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Why we protest education cuts Fri, 05 Mar 2010 14:15:00 EST Today, in California and other states across the nation, students, teachers, faculty and workers have been protesting, striking, walking out of classes and staging sit-ins and teach-ins. They are protesting budget cuts, tuition hikes, compensation reductions, layoffs and privatizations affecting public K-12 schools and universities. CNN Fact Check: How do California's hikes in college costs stack up? Thu, 04 Mar 2010 21:52:00 EST Students and college professors in California and around the country protested Thursday over the drastic cuts imposed on cash-strapped state colleges and universities. Contest win fuels fierce debate over race Tue, 02 Mar 2010 20:34:00 EST What does it mean when a white sorority wins a competition that African-American fraternities and sororities not only created but also consider an essential part of their cultural expression? It means an uncomfortable discussion about race, history, culture and inclusivity that is not black and white. Obama highlights federal funds to lower high school dropout rate Mon, 01 Mar 2010 17:49:00 EST President Obama highlighted stronger federal efforts Monday to help lower a high school dropout rate that, according to the president, is undermining America's future economic potential. Public college tuitions spike 15%, even 30% Wed, 24 Feb 2010 16:42:00 EST Tuition at many public colleges and universities is skyrocketing, thanks to state budget deficits that have choked off funding for higher education. Ohio State is No. 1 - in president's pay Mon, 18 Jan 2010 18:57:00 EST Ohio State University is No. 1 again, but not in football or basketball. For the second year in a row, the school's president was the highest paid public university executive in the United States, according to a study published Monday. Nursing crisis looms as baby boomers age Wed, 23 Dec 2009 20:18:00 EST America could be facing a nursing shortage that will worsen exponentially as the population grows older. Primary care shortages hitting communities hard Sun, 13 Dec 2009 13:33:00 EST Her bedside manner is comforting, the questions to the point. Get a green job in two years Tue, 17 Nov 2009 11:07:00 EST Community colleges have long held second-class-citizen status in the world of higher education. But they've suddenly become top tier when it comes to one important thing: training for new green-economy jobs. Give Obama A+ for school reform ideas Fri, 06 Nov 2009 14:53:00 EST President Obama deserves an A+ for his agenda for education reform. His decision to nominate Arne Duncan as U.S. education secretary was inspired, and his comments on holding the system accountable are honest, refreshing and insightful. College: More expensive than ever Tue, 20 Oct 2009 17:39:00 EDT College costs are higher than ever, according to a new report, putting a degree even further out of reach for many Americans. The CEO educator Thu, 01 Oct 2009 12:55:00 EDT Joel Klein's title is New York City school chancellor, but he's really a CEO. He oversees America's largest public school system -- 1.1 million students -- with more authority than his counterparts in most other major cities, thanks to a landmark 2002 law that was just renewed for another five years. Medical students reckless on Internet, sometimes at patients' expense Tue, 22 Sep 2009 21:15:00 EDT In 2007, a resident surgeon snapped a picture of a patient's tattoo -- the words Hot Rod on his penis -- and shared it with colleagues, making international news when the story was leaked to the press. At least the resident didn't post the picture on the Internet. Commentary: Who says public schools need more money? Thu, 10 Sep 2009 11:00:00 EDT Teachers unions and politicians are constantly claiming that K-12 public schools need more money in order to produce good academic results. But does the data support the argument that our schools need more money to succeed? Commentary: Obama on risky ground on schools Wed, 09 Sep 2009 13:51:00 EDT President Obama has made it clear from the earliest days of his presidency that he intended to make education a high priority for his administration. Jaycee Dugard's Abduction Haunted Her Young Classmates Mon, 07 Sep 2009 02:26:00 EDT "Everybody was scared," a former student recalls, "and the parents were even more scared than the kids" U.S. 'Soviet-style' education system not cutting it Fri, 28 Aug 2009 20:42:00 EDT Our educational system is essentially a Soviet-style government-run monopoly that could only be loved by the likes of Lenin and Stalin. Ex-coach Demers appointed to Canadian Senate Thu, 27 Aug 2009 21:41:00 EDT MONTREAL (AP) -- Jacques Demers, the Stanley Cup-winning coach who has spoken frankly about his lifelong battle with illiteracy, was appointed Thursday to the Canadian Senate. Free medical school for 40 lucky students Fri, 31 Jul 2009 15:39:00 EDT The incoming freshmen at one of the nation's newest medical schools will have more freedom to choose whether to become a specialist or help fill the shortage of primary care doctors. CNN Education News BBC Education News More schools fail Ofsted checks Wed, 10 Mar 2010 10:12:26 GMT More schools in England are being judged as inadequate in Ofsted's new-style inspections, according to figures just released. Baby P rules 'may increase risks' Wed, 10 Mar 2010 01:16:16 GMT Rules to improve child protection after the Baby P case may leave children more vulnerable to harm, council leaders warn. £10m to get students into sport Wed, 10 Mar 2010 00:56:10 GMT Universities are to be given £10m of National Lottery money to encourage more students to get involved in sport. Call to scrap 50% student target Tue, 09 Mar 2010 13:57:44 GMT Targets for getting young people into higher education should be scrapped and top-up fees raised, say graduate recruiters. Tory review urges science boost Mon, 08 Mar 2010 23:47:05 GMT A Tory-backed report urges incentives for schools and tax breaks for researchers to raise the profile of science. TV 'makes up for history lessons' Tue, 09 Mar 2010 13:11:50 GMT TV documentaries like the Seven Ages of Britain fill in the gaps left by a "less impressive" school curriculum, says David Dimbleby. Warning on 'corner shop' schools Sun, 07 Mar 2010 11:01:03 GMT Head teachers warn that Tory plans for free schools could lead to a system of 20,000 "corner shop" schools. 'Record numbers of heads' sacked Mon, 08 Mar 2010 09:14:36 GMT School leaders say record numbers of head teachers are losing their jobs because of poor exam results. Call to identify children's needs Mon, 08 Mar 2010 10:50:17 GMT High-quality childcare helps identify the needs of the most vulnerable children early on, an Ofsted study finds. Tinchy's tips: 'Don't flash your cash' singer tells young Fri, 05 Mar 2010 10:58:51 GMT Singer tells young to be wise with their cash Boys pick less difficult books to read than girls, a survey suggests Mon, 01 Mar 2010 17:23:17 GMT Boys choose to read less challenging books than girls and this gets more pronounced as they get older, a survey of children's reading habits suggests. Back to school Tue, 09 Mar 2010 11:59:27 GMT Ex-footballer tells how he has overcome cancer Exploitation? Sun, 07 Mar 2010 06:00:18 GMT Internships for graduates 'may breach wage laws' Anatomy of a cut Wed, 03 Mar 2010 13:24:30 GMT What's it like to be at the centre of a spending cut? Don't say it! Mon, 01 Mar 2010 20:49:24 GMT 10 things parents shouldn't say about school places Who cares? Thu, 04 Mar 2010 03:54:04 GMT Pay below minimum wage driving foster families to give up E-mail us Mon, 18 Jan 2010 12:44:27 GMT How to contact the BBC News website education team Clegg offers heads £2.5bn 'deal' Sat, 06 Mar 2010 00:01:11 GMT Lib Dem leader Nick Clegg asks head teachers to "raise their game" in return for a £2.5bn education funding package. Teachers protest over budget cuts Sat, 06 Mar 2010 13:50:42 GMT Thousands of teachers and lecturers from across Scotland march in Glasgow against cuts to education budgets. Schools could face staff cuts Fri, 05 Mar 2010 18:27:08 GMT Schools Secretary Ed Balls has told head teachers in England they need to plan savings now or face staff cuts later. BBC Education News Yahoo Education News Report: States team up on new academic standards (AP) Wed, 10 Mar 2010 08:13:40 GMT AP - Governors and state education leaders are proposing a new set of standards to define what should be taught in the nation's public schools, The Washington Post reported Wednesday. Texas ed board set to take 1st vote since primary (AP) Wed, 10 Mar 2010 08:13:14 GMT AP - Texas' state education board, rocked by primary elections that may push the influential panel's far-right leanings toward the center, is set to take its first vote on a new social studies curriculum that could reverberate in classrooms nationwide. Texas co. gets contract for food service software (AP) Tue, 09 Mar 2010 19:52:53 GMT AP - The West Virginia Department of Education has awarded a contract to a Texas company to improve its food service operations at schools across the state. Man holding fake gun fatally shot near NYC school (AP) Tue, 09 Mar 2010 05:57:31 GMT AP - A police officer in Brooklyn has fatally shot a man who the NYPD says was brandishing a fake pistol near a school. Obama administration: more civil rights enforcement in schools (The Christian Science Monitor) Tue, 09 Mar 2010 00:39:14 GMT The Christian Science Monitor - Education Secretary Arne Duncan signaled Monday the Obama administration’s intention to step up enforcement of civil rights laws that apply to schools and colleges, many of which are often ignored. Ed chief: Agency to review equal access at schools (AP) Tue, 09 Mar 2010 00:04:21 GMT AP - Education Secretary Arne Duncan said Monday the federal government will become more vigilant to make sure students have equal access and opportunity to everything ranging from college prep classes to science and engineering programs. Clinton, beverage group: School efforts working (AP) Mon, 08 Mar 2010 22:23:52 GMT AP - The U.S. beverage industry has largely stopped delivering sugary drinks to schools and has replaced them with lower-calorie options, the head of the industry's trade association said Monday. Part of Wash Post unit in routine review by DoE (Reuters) Mon, 08 Mar 2010 03:30:20 GMT Reuters - Washington Post Co said in a regulatory filing last week that the Department of Education in September began a "program review" of part of its education unit. The news was earlier reported by Barron's publication. Duncan won't cancel Montgomery school visit (AP) Sun, 07 Mar 2010 23:48:30 GMT AP - U.S. Education Secretary Arne Duncan will meet with students as planned at Montgomery's Robert E. Lee High School, despite a state legislator's call to cancel the appearance. Kansas City wants to close half its public schools (AP) Sun, 07 Mar 2010 20:54:13 GMT AP - Kansas City was held up as a national example of bold thinking when it tried to integrate its schools by making them better than the suburban districts where many kids were moving. The result was one school with an Olympic-sized swimming pool and another with recording studios. Yahoo Education News USDOE Education News Investing in Innovation Mon, 08 Mar 2010 16:24:00 GMT The grant application and final priorities for the $650 million Investing in Innovation Fund (i3) are now available. Duncan Visits Selma Mon, 08 Mar 2010 16:24:00 GMT Secretary Arne Duncan visited Selma, Alabama, where he announced plans for a reinvigorated Office of Civil Rights to ensure equal educational opportunities for all children. High School Commencement Challenge Fri, 05 Mar 2010 19:10:00 GMT The White House and ED announced the Race to the Top High School Commencement Challenge, inviting public schools to compete to have President Obama speak at their graduation this spring. Detroit Discusses Turnaround Efforts Fri, 05 Mar 2010 19:09:00 GMT More than 250 community leaders, educators, parents, and students gathered to discuss turning around the Detroit area's lowest-achieving schools. WNET.org Celebration of Teaching and Learning Fri, 05 Mar 2010 19:08:00 GMT Secretary Arne Duncan participated in the Celebration of Teaching and Learning in New York City, where over 8,500 educators across the nation took part in discussions about the future of our schools. Additional Recovery Act Funds Fri, 05 Mar 2010 19:07:00 GMT Illinois, Massachusetts, and New Jersey will receive additional funding under the Recovery Act, ED announced earlier this month. WhiteHouse.gov Features Education Mon, 01 Mar 2010 20:25:00 GMT Each day this week WhiteHouse.gov will highlight ED efforts to help reach the President's goal of having the highest proportion of college graduates in the world by 2020. Child Nutrition Act Wed, 24 Feb 2010 23:10:00 GMT Agriculture Secretary Vilsack's priorities for reauthorizing the Child Nutrition Act "would be a major step in the right direction for the health and well-being of our school children," Secretary Duncan said. Restraint and Seclusion Information Wed, 24 Feb 2010 19:33:00 GMT ED published a summary of state laws, regulations, policies, and guidelines regarding the use of restraint and seclusion techniques in schools. Recovery Act Anniversary Fri, 19 Feb 2010 11:24:00 GMT Secretary Duncan and Congressman Connolly visited Riverside Elementary School in Virginia for the one-year anniversary of the Recovery Act. Educator Preparation Programs Must Change Tue, 09 Feb 2010 21:07:00 GMT "Our teacher and principal preparation programs need transformational change," Secretary Duncan said at the American Association of Colleges for Teacher Education conference. We want your feedback! Sat, 06 Feb 2010 21:05:03 GMT Please let us know what you think of this news feed. USDOE Education News
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