Tuesday, November 24, 2009

K-12

Teacher Tina Owen reviews students' work in the writers in their environment class at Alliance High School in Milwaukee, one of just two gay-friendly public high schools in the United States. Not all students at Alliance are gay; some students are looking for a safe learning environment after being bullied.

Gay-Friendly High Schools
Offer Haven from Bullies

But the schools in Milwaukee and New York also reawaken the debate over school segregation.

Michelle Rhee, chancellor of schools in Washington, D.C., talks with a staffer outside Mayor Adrian Fenty's office.

Up Next for Teach for America

D.C. Schools Chancellor Michelle Rhee and her fellow Teach for America alumni could bring a new approach to education reform.

America’s High Schools: What Works? What’s Next?

U.S. News & World Report, in association with Intel, hosted a summit to examine why high school education has become less stable for millions of American students and how government, educators and the private sector can determine a plan of action to improve student achievement.

T. Willard Fair, chairman of the state Board of Education, presides over the meeting Tuesday, Feb. 19, 2008, in Tallahassee, Fla. The board voted 4 to 3, with Fair casting the final tie-breaking vote, in favor of allowing schools to teach that evolution is a scientific theory.

Teaching Evolution in Florida

Decision by education officials is seen as a victory for science.

Bailey's ES for the Arts and Sciences is at 6111 Knollwood Drive in Falls Church 22041

Fixing No Child Left Behind

A look at five areas where changing the historic education law could equal significant progress. Plus, thoughts from the Education Secretary.

Taking a New Course in Class

After the Supreme Court struck down policies in Louisville, Ky., and Seattle, officials look at using income, not race, as the new path to diversity.

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UC Applicants to Show Proof

Education News: Officials conduct random checks of extracurriculars to make sure students tell truth.

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Ethics in Law School Rankings?

Rankings News: Is it possible to measure how successfully law schools teach ethics?

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Pay for College in a Recession

Paying for College: Expert advice on how to acquire more money in scholarships and merit aid

E-Learning Guide

The avatars of San Jose State University School of Librarian Science mingle in the Second Life classroom of Professor Lili Luo. Her class is on "Advanced Reference".

The Latest in Online Education

From Wikis to avatars, e-learning is fast adapting to ever-changing technology trends.

Best Black Colleges

How historically black schools are competing for the best and brightest.

Freshmen at Florida A& M University discuss the class elections.

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