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    • Chicagoans React to Controversial Vote to Close 50 City Schools Janoa Taylor - Yahoo! Contributor Network - 18 mins ago

      Chicago parents and residents are fired up after countless hours of protesting were denied by a vote to close 50 schools by the Chicago Board of Education yesterday. … More »Chicagoans React to Controversial Vote to Close 50 City Schools

      Chicago parents and residents are fired up after countless hours of protesting were denied by a vote to close 50 schools by the Chicago Board of Education yesterday. Chicago Public Schools, the third largest school system in the U.S., faces a $1 billion budget deficit, says The Washington Post. The decision is the most …

    • How many students from your school take out loans? Chris Wilson, Yahoo! News - Yahoo! News - 1 hr 48 mins ago

      Every school that participates in the federal loan program reports figures like these to the Department of Education. The following interactive plots every school with … More »How many students from your school take out loans?

      Every school that participates in the federal loan program reports figures like these to the Department of Education. The following interactive plots every school with at least 1,000 undergraduates by two values: Net cost of attendance after grants and the percentage of students with loans.

    • RI House delays vote on social media privacy bill AP - 2 hrs 36 mins ago

      Rhode Island lawmakers have put off a vote on legislation that would stop employers or higher education officials from demanding access to a person's Facebook or Twitter … More »RI House delays vote on social media privacy bill

      Rhode Island lawmakers have put off a vote on legislation that would stop employers or higher education officials from demanding access to a person's Facebook or Twitter accounts. The House was scheduled ...

    • 45 students hurt in chain-reaction Ind. bus crash AP - 17 hrs ago

      NORTH WEBSTER, Ind. (AP) — Northern Indiana authorities say more than 45 middle and high school students were injured and a bus driver was seriously hurt in a chain-reaction … More »45 students hurt in chain-reaction Ind. bus crash

      NORTH WEBSTER, Ind. (AP) — Northern Indiana authorities say more than 45 middle and high school students were injured and a bus driver was seriously hurt in a chain-reaction crash involving four school buses.

    • Recent Graduates In $35K In Debt
      MOOC University Rob Walker - Yahoo! News - 18 hrs ago

      Georgia Tech will soon offer a Master's degree in Computer Science that you can receive online. This could be huge, Rob Walker writes. More »MOOC University

      Recent Graduates In $35K In Debt

      Georgia Tech will soon offer a Master's degree in Computer Science that you can receive online. This could be huge, Rob Walker writes.

    • Students sit for the philosophy baccalaureate exam at the French Louis Pasteur Lycee in Strasbourg
      French split over English at universities Nicholas Vinocur - Reuters - Wed, May 22, 2013

      * Parliament debating higher education reform * Bill could see English introduced as teaching language * Opponents fear French language under threat By Nicholas Vinocur … More »French split over English at universities

      Students sit for the philosophy baccalaureate exam at the French Louis Pasteur Lycee in Strasbourg

      * Parliament debating higher education reform * Bill could see English introduced as teaching language * Opponents fear French language under threat By Nicholas Vinocur PARIS (Reuters) - Defenders of the French language are furious at plans to introduce courses taught in English at public universities, arguing that France …

    • NYC to remove PCBs from schools by 2016 AP - Wed, May 22, 2013

      New York City plans to expedite the removal light fixtures containing toxic PCBs from 645 city schools by 2016, five years earlier than originally planned. The city Department … More »NYC to remove PCBs from schools by 2016

      New York City plans to expedite the removal light fixtures containing toxic PCBs from 645 city schools by 2016, five years earlier than originally planned. The city Department of Education said Tuesday ...

    • The War on Christmas Is Losing in Texas: Teachers Can Now Say 'Merry Christmas'
      The War on Christmas Is Losing in Texas: Teachers Can Now Say 'Merry Christmas' Philip Bump - The Atlantic Wire - Wed, May 22, 2013

      For those of you worried that government can't be proactive, good news out of Texas. On Monday, the state's legislature sent Governor Perry its "Merry Christmas" bill, … More »The War on Christmas Is Losing in Texas: Teachers Can Now Say 'Merry Christmas'

      The War on Christmas Is Losing in Texas: Teachers Can Now Say 'Merry Christmas'

      For those of you worried that government can't be proactive, good news out of Texas. On Monday, the state's legislature sent Governor Perry its "Merry Christmas" bill, which would authorize schools to refer to the holiday in non-generic terms. Perry is expected to sign it.

    • In this May 20, 2013, photo, Supreme Court Justice Sonia Sotomayor smiles after receiving a Honorary Doctor of Laws during commencement at Yale University in New Haven, Conn. Among her messages to graduates of Yale Law School, where Sotomayor received her law degree in 1979: A justice’s life isn’t all glamour.  (AP Photo/Jessica Hill)
      SUPREME COURT NOTEBOOK: Sotomayor at Yale MARK SHERMAN - AP - Wed, May 22, 2013

      WASHINGTON (AP) — Justice Sonia Sotomayor was the author of a unanimous decision delivered at the Supreme Court on Monday, but Sotomayor was hundreds of miles from Washington … More »SUPREME COURT NOTEBOOK: Sotomayor at Yale

      In this May 20, 2013, photo, Supreme Court Justice Sonia Sotomayor smiles after receiving a Honorary Doctor of Laws during commencement at Yale University in New Haven, Conn. Among her messages to graduates of Yale Law School, where Sotomayor received her law degree in 1979: A justice’s life isn’t all glamour.  (AP Photo/Jessica Hill)

      WASHINGTON (AP) — Justice Sonia Sotomayor was the author of a unanimous decision delivered at the Supreme Court on Monday, but Sotomayor was hundreds of miles from Washington when the court convened.

    • CORRECTS NAME OF SCHOOL TO PLAZA TOWERS ELEMENTARY SCHOOL - An aerial view of Plaza Towers Elementary School that was damaged in Monday's tornado Tuesday, May 21, 2013, in Moore, Oklahoma. A huge tornado roared through the Oklahoma City suburb Monday, flattening an entire neighborhoods and destroying an elementary school with a direct blow as children and teachers huddled against winds. (AP Photo/Tony Gutierrez)
      Teachers credited with saving students in Okla. DAVID A. LIEB - AP - Tue, May 21, 2013

      MOORE, Okla. (AP) — The principal's voice came on over the intercom at Plaza Towers Elementary School: A severe storm was approaching and students were to go to the cafeteria … More »Teachers credited with saving students in Okla.

      CORRECTS NAME OF SCHOOL TO PLAZA TOWERS ELEMENTARY SCHOOL - An aerial view of Plaza Towers Elementary School that was damaged in Monday's tornado Tuesday, May 21, 2013, in Moore, Oklahoma. A huge tornado roared through the Oklahoma City suburb Monday, flattening an entire neighborhoods and destroying an elementary school with a direct blow as children and teachers huddled against winds. (AP Photo/Tony Gutierrez)

      MOORE, Okla. (AP) — The principal's voice came on over the intercom at Plaza Towers Elementary School: A severe storm was approaching and students were to go to the cafeteria and wait for their parents to pick them up.

    • Poor children in Wisconsin schools increases AP - Tue, May 21, 2013

      The percentage of children in Wisconsin public schools who come from families poor enough to receive free and reduced-priced lunches has increased for the ninth year … More »Poor children in Wisconsin schools increases

      The percentage of children in Wisconsin public schools who come from families poor enough to receive free and reduced-priced lunches has increased for the ninth year in a row. The state Department of Public ...

    • Board to take look at ND tuition rate plans Dave Kolpack, Associated Press - AP - Tue, May 21, 2013

      The president of the North Dakota Board of Higher Education said Monday he's not sure if the group gave a fair hearing to plans on tuition increases and wants to revisit … More »Board to take look at ND tuition rate plans

      The president of the North Dakota Board of Higher Education said Monday he's not sure if the group gave a fair hearing to plans on tuition increases and wants to revisit the idea. The board approved a ...

    • Save More for College Education With a 529 Plan Neda Jafarzadeh - US News - Tue, May 21, 2013

      When it comes to paying for your child's college education, do you feel prepared? Putting money aside in a regular savings account likely won't help you reach your goals … More »Save More for College Education With a 529 Plan

      When it comes to paying for your child's college education, do you feel prepared? Putting money aside in a regular savings account likely won't help you reach your goals the same way other savings vehicles can, like a 529 plan - an account specifically designed to encourage saving for educational costs.

    • Irish Prime Minister Enda Kenny, right, is hooded by Boston College President William P. Leahy as he receives an honorary Doctor of Laws degree during commencement ceremonies at Alumni Stadium in Boston, Monday, May 20, 2013. Cardinal Sean O'Malley skipped Boston College's commencement Monday because of the involvement of Kenny, who supports a bill in his country that would allow abortion. The leader of the Boston Archdiocese traditionally gives the benediction at the college's ceremony. (AP Photo/Elise Amendola)
      Boston cardinal skips event over Irish PM's role JAY LINDSAY - AP - Mon, May 20, 2013

      BOSTON (AP) — Cardinal Sean O'Malley skipped Boston College's commencement Monday to protest its decision to honor Irish Prime Minister Enda Kenny, who backs legislation … More »Boston cardinal skips event over Irish PM's role

      Irish Prime Minister Enda Kenny, right, is hooded by Boston College President William P. Leahy as he receives an honorary Doctor of Laws degree during commencement ceremonies at Alumni Stadium in Boston, Monday, May 20, 2013. Cardinal Sean O'Malley skipped Boston College's commencement Monday because of the involvement of Kenny, who supports a bill in his country that would allow abortion. The leader of the Boston Archdiocese traditionally gives the benediction at the college's ceremony. (AP Photo/Elise Amendola)

      BOSTON (AP) — Cardinal Sean O'Malley skipped Boston College's commencement Monday to protest its decision to honor Irish Prime Minister Enda Kenny, who backs legislation to permit abortion, and O'Malley's views were echoed outside the ceremony by a few dozen anti-abortion activists.

    • Should Teachers Be Trained Like Doctors and Lawyers? Takepart.com - Mon, May 20, 2013

      It’s no secret that America’s education system needs colossal reform. More »Should Teachers Be Trained Like Doctors and Lawyers?

      It’s no secret that America’s education system needs colossal reform.

    • NH Senate backs conservation, higher education Norma Love, Associated Press - AP - Mon, May 20, 2013

      The Senate Finance Committee voted Monday to tentatively set the University System of New Hampshire's aid at $153 million — the same amount as the House but $12 million … More »NH Senate backs conservation, higher education

      The Senate Finance Committee voted Monday to tentatively set the University System of New Hampshire's aid at $153 million — the same amount as the House but $12 million less than the system's trustees ...

    • Florida Governor Scott greets an attendee in the audience before the start of the final U.S. presidential debate in Boca Raton
      Florida governor signs budget, but vetoes college tuition hike Bill Cotterell - Reuters - Mon, May 20, 2013

      By Bill Cotterell TALLAHASSEE (Reuters) - Florida Governor Rick Scott signed the largest budget in his state's history on Monday while vetoing a college tuition increase … More »Florida governor signs budget, but vetoes college tuition hike

      Florida Governor Scott greets an attendee in the audience before the start of the final U.S. presidential debate in Boca Raton

      By Bill Cotterell TALLAHASSEE (Reuters) - Florida Governor Rick Scott signed the largest budget in his state's history on Monday while vetoing a college tuition increase and axing $368 million in projects he said did not meet his Republican criteria of job creation, education improvement and holding down the cost of government. …

    • GM giving paid internships to 110 HS students
      GM giving paid internships to 110 HS students AP - Mon, May 20, 2013

      General Motors is kicking the tires on a unique new internship program for Detroit-area high school students. GM has hired 110 students for paid summer internships, the … More »GM giving paid internships to 110 HS students

      GM giving paid internships to 110 HS students

      General Motors is kicking the tires on a unique new internship program for Detroit-area high school students. GM has hired 110 students for paid summer internships, the automaker said Monday in announcing ...

    • Saudi women teachers demanding full time jobs Abdullah Al-Shihri, Associated Press - AP - Mon, May 20, 2013

      About 30 Saudi women teachers have demonstrated outside the kingdom's Education Ministry, demanding full time jobs. An Associated Press reporter saw women holding posters … More »Saudi women teachers demanding full time jobs

      About 30 Saudi women teachers have demonstrated outside the kingdom's Education Ministry, demanding full time jobs. An Associated Press reporter saw women holding posters Monday calling for full time contracts ...

    • BC ceremony notable for who will attend, who won't AP - Mon, May 20, 2013

      BOSTON (AP) — This year's commencement at Boston College looks to be notable for who will be there, as well as who won't. More »BC ceremony notable for who will attend, who won't

      BOSTON (AP) — This year's commencement at Boston College looks to be notable for who will be there, as well as who won't.

    • Karzai seeks Indian military aid amid Pakistan row KAY JOHNSON - AP - Sun, May 19, 2013

      KABUL, Afghanistan (AP) — Afghan President Hamid Karzai will seek increased military aid from India during a three-day visit starting Monday and will discuss recent cross-border … More »Karzai seeks Indian military aid amid Pakistan row

      KABUL, Afghanistan (AP) — Afghan President Hamid Karzai will seek increased military aid from India during a three-day visit starting Monday and will discuss recent cross-border clashes with Pakistan, India's archrival, an aide said.

    • Obama's Morehouse visit shines spotlight on HBCUs CHRISTINA A. CASSIDY and JUSTIN POPE - AP - Sat, May 18, 2013

      ATLANTA (AP) — When President Barack Obama addresses graduates at Morehouse College on Sunday, he'll also be speaking to the broader community of historically black colleges … More »Obama's Morehouse visit shines spotlight on HBCUs

      ATLANTA (AP) — When President Barack Obama addresses graduates at Morehouse College on Sunday, he'll also be speaking to the broader community of historically black colleges and universities — a proud corner of higher education that has struggled more than most during the last few years of economic distress.

    • NC colleges look to expand advanced manufacturing AP - Fri, May 17, 2013

      North Carolina's community colleges are working to train factory workers comfortable in a new manufacturing world of computers and robots. State community college leaders … More »NC colleges look to expand advanced manufacturing

      North Carolina's community colleges are working to train factory workers comfortable in a new manufacturing world of computers and robots. State community college leaders are meeting Friday with manufacturers ...

    • Common Core: Teachers Are Not Prepared Takepart.com - Thu, May 16, 2013

      Simon & Garfunkel’s “Bridge Over Troubled Water” is a classic. When I think about today’s bridge over troubled water, I think about how prepared I am to implement the … More »Common Core: Teachers Are Not Prepared

      Simon & Garfunkel’s “Bridge Over Troubled Water” is a classic. When I think about today’s bridge over troubled water, I think about how prepared I am to implement the Common Core State Standards (CCSS). I think about how to bridge Common Core State Standards and Career Technical Education (CTE) together.

    • Colleges face enrollment shortfalls, offer discounts: report Andrea Burzynski - Reuters - Thu, May 16, 2013

      By Andrea Burzynski NEW YORK (Reuters) - Many leading U.S. colleges and universities face a shortfall in enrollment for fall classes and will offer price discounts as … More »Colleges face enrollment shortfalls, offer discounts: report

      By Andrea Burzynski NEW YORK (Reuters) - Many leading U.S. colleges and universities face a shortfall in enrollment for fall classes and will offer price discounts as they compete for students in an ever expanding higher education market, according to Forbes. The magazine highlighted 50 public and private U.S. colleges …

     

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