Broad Prize for Urban Education Finalists Announced
Four districts from California, Texas and Florida make up an eclectic group of first-time nominees, repeat finalists and even a former winner.
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Broad Prize for Urban Education Finalists Announced
Four districts from California, Texas and Florida make up an eclectic group of first-time nominees, repeat finalists and even a former winner.
2tor Hopes to Bring Prestige to Online College Education
After successfully partnering with schools such as Georgetown and USC, the company hopes a round of financing will allow it to take on more university clients.
CA Association of Scholars: UC Should Teach, Not Inculcate
The CA chapter of the National Association of Scholars has released a report showing that U. of California profs are heavy on politics, light on real teaching.
Texas Catholic Schools Challenge TAPPS over Religion
Texas Association of Private and Parochial Schools faces questions over a scheduling dispute with Beren Academy and its refusal to admit Islamic schools.
Are Excessive Professorial Salaries Driving Tuition Costs?
David C. Levy, writing for Washington Post, argues that high salaries for professors coupled with short hours are contributing to excessive college costs.
Schools, Restaurants, and Grocery Chains All Fleeing ‘Pink Slime’
After use of ammonia-treated meat filler made news, more organizations are making a commitment to stop purchasing and selling beef containing the product.
Two Major Gay Bullying Cases Get Resolution This Week
The case around the suicide of Tyler Clementi has ended, while the Anoka-Hennepin district reached a settlement for failing to prevent bullying of gay students.
Middle School Classroom Assignment: GOP Opposition Research
A middle school in Virginia asked eighth graders to investigate vulnerabilities in Republican Candidates for the Obama campaign.
Surprisingly, Some Schools Still Practice Corporal Punishment
Schools in the South and Mountain West still regularly spank students as a punishment for minor disciplinary infractions.
Report Shows Progress, Decline in Personal Finance Education
Although findings show more states require a class in economics as part of graduation requirements, states still lag in offering personal finance classes.