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The Obama administration effectively gutted the Bush-era No Child Left Behind law Monday, giving states a way out of a decade-long policy that focused on holding schools accountable but labeled many of them failures even if they made progress.
MEMPHIS, Tenn. - School districts around the nation are being buffeted by turmoil and uncertainty, but nowhere are those forces more powerful than in this Mississippi River city.At the heart of it, the turbulence is about dollars and cents and the quality of education. Fearing possible threats to its funding, the failing inner-city Memphis City Schools, with 209 schools and 108,000 students, decided to force a merger with its smaller, more affluent neighbor — Shelby County Schools.To accomplish that, the district's board surrendered its charter in November. That unprecedented move, essentially undoing the creation of the Memphis district in 1869, was subsequently approved by the City Council and by the city’s voters in a referendum in March.But while the move might make sense economically, it has triggered a heated debate about the fairness of merging two districts with different levels of academic achievement. It has even stirred the ghosts of the city’s legacy of busing students to all
Violence erupted on the streets of Chile's capital and other cities Tuesday as tens of thousands of students staged another protest demanding changes in public education.
At least three states are vowing to ignore the latest requirements under the No Child Left Behind law in an act of defiance against the federal government that demonstrates their growing frustration over an education program they say sets unrealistic benchmarks for schools.
In an escalating political battle, the school board in Memphis, Tenn., is threatening to delay the start of school year until the City Council forks over $55 million in tax revenue earmarked for education.
An expected fight over teaching evolution in Texas classrooms fizzled Thursday when the state's Board of Education gave preliminary approval to supplemental science materials for the coming school year and beyond with only minor changes.
What we did during the film “Born Into Brothels” is we basically took the photos in the film that all the children took, and we sold them on the kids’ behalf and 100 percent of the profits went to the kids and their education. So Kids with Cameras acted a conduit for those funds for the children. We also started some other projects for children in other areas in the world like Egypt, Cairo in particular, Jerusalem, and Haiti. But primarily … the main function of Kids with Cameras is that we are filming, along with my executive producer Geralyn White Dreyfous, a home for children in Calcutta.
California college students are bracing for higher tuition bills and fewer courses and campus services under a new state budget that once again slashes spending on higher education.
COLUMBIA, Mo. - Allison Skare is still living as a college student, unable to invest or save for retirement. A new car is only a dream — even though Skare is a college graduate and has a good job in the government sector.
States can qualify for grants up to $100 million under a new federal grant program for early learning.
Federal education officials say schools serving mostly black students are more likely to have inexperienced teachers than those largely serving whites, and few school districts have pre-kindergarten programs targeting low-income students.
The achievement gap between Hispanic and white students is the same as it was in the early 1990s, despite two decades of accountability reforms, according to data released by the U.S. Department of Education on Thursday.
Revelations that $45 million meant to pay for elementary students education was stolen is turning into political poison in Kenya, where activists on Wednesday locked themselves in the education minister's offices to demand his arrest.
The gap in cancer death rates between college graduates and those who only went to high school is widening, the American Cancer Society reported Friday.
MORTON GROVE, Ill. - “As-Salamu Alaikum! Good morning!” booms Habeeb Quadri, looking out over a sea of kids gathered in the gymnasium of the Muslim Community Center Full Time School.
Frustrated by what he called a "slow motion train wreck" for U.S. schools, Education Secretary Arne Duncan said he will give schools relief from federal mandates under the No Child Left Behind law if Congress drags its feet on the law's long-awaited overhaul and reauthorization.
News Corp. has hired two top deputies to join former New York City Schools Chancellor Joel Klein at its education division.
Idaho carried out a sweeping overhaul of its public school system this year and stood out nationally amid a rancorous debate over education around the country. But the man who orchestrated the changes quickly learned that his landmark victory came with a price.
While many continue to be critical about the worth of an American college degree, some prominent British scholars plan to create their own university based on the U.S. liberal arts college model.
The federal government is trying to make it easier to apply for one of its grants for innovative ideas to improve education, but with budget cuts there's a lot less money to give away this year.
The federal government is trying to make it easier to apply for one of its grants for innovative ideas to improve education. But with budget cuts there's a lot less money to give away this year.
When it comes to education choices — from kindergarten up through college — the decision is no longer simple.
A new $500 million federal grant competition announced Wednesday aims to do away with an uncoordinated system of preschool programs that often leave the poorest children without options and allow bad schools to go unchecked.
U.S. Rep. Andy Harris answers Medicare questions before his Maryland constituents even ask them. Clear across the country, fellow freshman GOP Rep. Paul Gosar does the asking, in very generic terms.
Trying to make his case for overhauling the nation's education laws, President Barack Obama is highlighting progress at a Tennessee high school as evidence that the proper incentives can help all schools succeed.
Twenty Five Q&A; Sites for EngineersIf you're in the need for some engineering know-how, question and answer sites can provide helpful information for your curious mind.
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Un-intentionally, Kennedy Catholic High School, Burien, Washington is keeping a huge secret! The secret is that they are highly effective at helping “children with exceptional learning needs” successfully navigate the educational, emotional and social challenges of h …
Since 2006 Anne Austin and Gary Teal have opened their hearts and expertise to hundreds of Guatemalan children who are challenged by abject poverty.
DOE Chief of Staff: State Education Standards Are "Lying" to Parents Chief of staff to Education Secretary Arne Duncan said Wednesday that it was dishonest to allow each state to set standards.
Largest Ontario Catholic parents group opposes homosexual clubs in schoolsOntario’s largest association of Catholic parents has opposed the homosexual “anti-bullying” clubs being developed for Ontario’s Catholic high schools. The group also called on the Toronto Catholic District School Board to pass amendments to its equi …
National Journal Online -- Education Experts -- What Constitutes 'Middle Class' for Student Aid?When I asked higher education experts why a Congress full of budget hawks had spared Pell Grants from massive cuts next year by giving them $17 billion in the debt-ceiling deal, they told me it was because Pell Grants are unlike other social benefits in that they aren't intended …
Sex Education, Long Overdue For nearly 20 years, New York City failed to require sex education in all public schools. Individual schools decided whether students were provided vital programs that could help them avoid disease and teenage pregnancy.
Franklin Twp. sees heavy traffic on 1st day of school | The Indianapolis Star | indystar.comAbout 1,800 students today were expected ride the school district's new bus system, which has been turned over to a nonprofit that is charging parents $47.50 per month for the first child and $40.50 per month for each additional child.
25 Helpful Forums About Technical CareersTwenty Five Helpful Forums About Technical CareersRegardless of your online training goals, it is important to be ahead of the curve. The latest piece of technology or trend in the market could only be seconds away and can be missed if you're out of the loop.
Riverdale's New Principal Wants to Foster Literacy, Life Learning - Riverdale Park-University Park, MD PatchWith 14 years in Prince George’s County Public Schools, Cheryl Hughes has worked as a teacher, vice principal and principal, but always has identified as an educator with a passion for helping children. Hughes comes to Riverdale Elementary, after three years as the princ …
Back-to-school fair - Baltimore SunPrince George's County Public Schools will host its inaugural Back-to-School Fair on Saturday, Aug. 20, from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., at Eleanor Roosevelt High School, 7601 Hanover Pkwy., in Greenbelt.
Education Management Corporation Accused of Widespread Fraud - NYTimes.comThe Department of Justice and four states on Monday filed a multibillion-dollar fraud suit against the Education Management Corporation, the nation’s second-largest for-profit college company, charging that it was not eligible for the $11 billion in state and federal finan …
Fifteen College Degrees You May Not Know ExistThere are some degrees that are not widely known and often not as advertised as the more common degrees. But these fifteen degrees are available for students who have a true passion for what they study, from wine-making to bowling to golf.
The Education Hall of Fame: Ten Teachers Who Made HistoryTeachers impact the lives of their students every day, but these acts often go unnoticed. These ten teachers have made history, and many of them even have published works, lectures and videos still around.
Ostad Elahi father wrote the book of the kings of truth from the order Alhe haqq I had spent my entire life within the same four walls, and nothing but divine words had reached my ears. I had no form of interaction with society . . .
Judge: Memphis City Schools will 'cease to exist' in 2013Groups in legal battle told to work on consolidation with surrounding county
DTN - Updated ProfileEducation of our Children...Who's minding the store?
Obama Administration Exempting Schools From Federal Law's Testing Mandate | CNSnews.comThrough the waivers, schools will get some relief from looming deadlines to meet testing goals as long as they agree to embrace other kinds of education reforms such as raising standards, helping teachers and principals improve, and focusing on fixing the lowest performing s …
Freedom at a PriceThe philosophy behind the plan is a "charter" approach to higher education, though officials have backed away from that wording since the idea was originally floated.
Investing in Debt Certainly sending large numbers of underqualified and marginally motivated young people to overly expensive institutions and loading them with unsupportable debt as they move forward is not the way.
Education Management Corporation Accused of Widespread Fraud The complaint said the company had a “boiler-room style sales culture” in which recruiters were instructed to use high-pressure sales techniques and inflated claims about career placement to increase student enrollment, regardless of applicants’ qualifications.
Preliminary Results Are In: Lakewood Schools Earn 'Effective' Rating - Lakewood, OH PatchThe state report cards won't be released for another couple of weeks, but Superintendent Jeff Patterson said it appears the Lakewood City Schools will earn an “effective” rating.
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