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Google News on Arizona Education
Letter: Rural schools need more resources - Camp Verde Bugle
October 10, 2008
Quick explanations of the propositions on the Nov 4 ballot - Douglas Daily Dispatch
October 09, 2008
Kohl says McCain's negative attacks won't work - Chicago Tribune
October 10, 2008
Working Families United for Change Rally: Labor United Will Never ... - AFL-CIO
October 10, 2008
McCain and Obama Share Basic Views on Ed. Tech. - Education Week News
October 10, 2008
CNN Education
Hidden College Costs: Rising Fees
September 09, 2008
Compared to pricey private colleges, state schools can be a bargain. But extra fees are adding to the financial burden
Fewer US Med Students Choosing Primary Care
September 09, 2008
Only 2% of graduating medical students say they plan to work in primary care internal medicine, raising worries about a looming shortage of the first-stop doctors who used to be the backbone of the American medical system
U.S. Colleges' Green Grade: C-
August 24, 2008
Campuses may be getting greener, but college curriculums are falling behind in teaching students the basics of global warming and sustainability
A Homeschooling Win in California
August 13, 2008
In a stunning reversal of its own ruling, a California court says it's O.K. for uncredentialed parents to homeschool their kids. But regulatory questions remain
Tips for minimum wage earners
July 24, 2008
The Federal minimum wage is increasing to $6.55 an hour today. But for most folks facing higher prices on everything from a gallon of milk to a gallon of gas, it's still getting harder to make ends meet.
U.S. News & World Report's Education Center
Medical Center in Galveston Faces $710 Million in Ike Damage
October 10, 2008
University of Texas and hospital officials expect "significant" layoffs at the 12,000-person facility.
Suspension Lifted for Wisconsin Marching Band
October 10, 2008
Official says 70 students came forward to provide information on hazing allegations.
Police Say Middle Tennessee State Student Sent E-mail Threats
October 10, 2008
A freshman has been charged with three counts of arson and one count of terrorism.
Texas Reverses Ban on Dorm Window Signs
October 10, 2008
After two students protest the restriction, university officials reconsidered its usefulness.
Catherine Dent
October 10, 2008
Looking back at North Carolina School of the Arts.
NPR's Education News
Amid Financial Woes, Business Schools Adapt
October 10, 2008
Teachers and professors across the nation are using the financial crisis as a lesson for their students. A class on global economics in the MBA program at Thunderbird School of Global Management in Phoenix examines the downturn.
Portland, Ore., High School Eyes Money Crisis
October 10, 2008
At Lake Oswego High School outside of Portland, Ore., Gerrit Koepping brings current events into the classroom every day. High school students at Koeppings' U.S. government classes are learning from the current economic crisis.
Study: Everyone Should Take SAT Less Seriously
October 09, 2008
The SATs can be good for behaviorally challenged slackers who just happen to be great test-takers. But is the test really good for anyone else? A new study says yes, but urges colleges, parents and students to loosen up.
What Would You Ask The Presidential Candidates?
October 07, 2008
Barack Obama and John McCain meet in Nashville, Tenn., Tuesday evening for the second presidential debate of the 2008 election. Voters will ask the questions in this "townhall"-style debate. What would you like to hear the candidates discuss?
McCain, Obama, And Leaving No Child Behind
October 10, 2008
One thing both candidates agree on is that the education system — particularly "No Child Left Behind" — is broken. The question is: How would they fix it?
New York Times Education
Math Skills Suffer in U.S., Study Finds
October 10, 2008
While the study suggests many girls have exceptional talent in math, they are rarely identified in the U.S., because culture discourages girls and boys from excelling.
Police Criticized for Student Arrests
October 10, 2008
New York City police officers wrongly arrested more than 300 students under the age of 16 for minor offenses over a three-year period in city schools, the New York Civil Liberties Union said.
Video Game Helps Math Students Vanquish an Archfiend: Algebra
October 08, 2008
This fall, schools in the New York area will test video game prototypes focusing on math and science.
Advertising: A Push to Curb the Casual Use of Ugly Phrases
October 08, 2008
A public service campaign from the Advertising Council will focus for the first time ever on a social issue of concern to gays and lesbians, focusing on teenagers.
A Dead Language That's Very Much Alive
October 09, 2008
The resurgence of a language once rejected as outdated and irrelevant is reflected across the country as Latin is embraced by a new generation of students.
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