Education News | News Date April 16, 2012

One in five U.S. adults still doesn't use the Internet

The Pew Internet & American Life Project's latest poll indicates that one in five adults in the United States still doesn't use the Internet. "Senior citizens, those who prefer to take our interviews in Spanish rather than English, adults with less than a high school education, and those living in households earning less than $30,000 per year are the least likely adults to have Internet access," Pew Internet said. Almost half of those adults who don't use the Internet found the technology irrelevant to them, with most having never used it before. About one in five adults claimed they didn't know enough about technology to start using the Internet on their own, and only 10% were interested in using the

Sex Education Efforts Lagging in Schools, CDC Says

THURSDAY, April 5 (HealthDay News) -- There's been little progress in recent years in boosting the number of American secondary schools that teach students how to prevent pregnancy and protect themselves against HIV and other sexually transmitted diseases (STDs).

Sex education stagnating in U.S. schools, CDC says

ATLANTA (Reuters) - Public schools in the United States are making "little progress" in expanding instruction in how to prevent pregnancy and sexually transmitted diseases such as HIV, a new federal study concluded. Between 2008 and 2010, the percentage of public schools teaching key topics on prevention did not increase in the 45 states surveyed, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention said. In middle schools, 11 states saw declines during the two-year period and no state saw an increase, the CDC said. The level of instruction was stable in high schools. ...

No Child Left Behind Increases Gap in Arts Education

COMMENTARY | A recent report by the National Center for education Statistics comparing changes in arts education in public schools from 1999-2000 to 2009-2010 shows that since the start of No Child Left Behind, our public schools have seen a reduction in the arts education offered to students. Secretary of education, Arne Duncan, commented on the results, stating it is imperative that "we continue to elevate, enrich, and expand arts education in our nation's schools", according to the U.S. Department of education.

College Students Find 'Serious' Video Games Educational, Fun

All work and no play is said to make Johnny a dull boy. But the proliferation of educational video games--what professors and game industry professionals call 'serious' games--in college and graduate school classrooms and on campus suggests work and play can occur simultaneously.

3 Md. school workers split Mega Millions win

Two public school teachers and a school administrator are sharing the spoils of last month's record Mega Millions jackpot, planning trips to Europe, new homes and a daughter's college education, Maryland Lottery officials said Tuesday.

Maryland Teachers, the Three Amigos, Claim Mega Millions Ticket

The winners of the Maryland Lottery's Mega Millions have finally come forward â€" and none of them is a McDonald's employee. Stephen Martino, the director of the state's lottery, said this morning that three friends who worked in the public education system had come forward...

Prime Minister Orban and Hungary's dejected class of 2012

Andras had hoped to study economics at one of Hungary's top universities, but Prime Minister Viktor Orban's new shake-up of higher education has ruined his and thousands of other school-leavers' plans.

6 Résumé Writing Tips for Business School Grads

A business school graduate's magnum opus isn't a thesis; it's a résumé. This is particularly true since advancing a career is a major reason to commit to additional education, especially for those hoping to enter into a profession--such as accountant, financial adviser, or Web developer--where having a master's degree in business administration would be beneficial.

The Mega Millions and Low Teachers Incomes

COMMENTARY | Days after the winning lottery combination was announced, there was controversy over the identity of the winner of the Mega Millions ticket in Maryland. Single mother and McDonald's employee Mirlande Wilson purportedly won the $218.6 million prize money, but lost the ticket. But Maryland lottery director Stephen Martino verified on Tuesday that the record-breaking ticket was actually won by three employees in Maryland's public education system.

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