| Op-Ed: College Students Can Give Great Schools 'Glass Hallways' |
| Everyone knows that college can be a "melting pot" of ideas and perspectives. And at the start of my freshman year at Princeton, I was particularly excited to meet students from across the country with a diversity of backgrounds and perspectives. I expected traditional forms of diversity -- geographic, racial, ethnic, religious, gender and sexuality -- but one form that surprised me was the diverse educational background of members of our freshman class. |
| Parents seek private school loans |
| More K-12 parents seeking financial aid for private education.<div class="feedflare"> <a href="http://rss.cnn.com/~ff/rss/cnn_topstories?a=TJwDC1yOxQY:Ylzt8hdAHxg:yIl2AUoC8zA"><img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~ff/rss/cnn_topstories?d=yIl2AUoC8zA" border="0"></img></a> <a href="http://rss.cnn.com/~ff/rss/cnn_topstories?a=TJwDC1yOxQY:Ylzt8hdAHxg:7Q72WNTAKBA"><img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~ff/rss/cnn_topstories?d=7Q72WNTAKBA" border="0"></img></a> <a href="http://rss.cnn.com/~ff/rss/cnn_topstories?a=TJwDC1yOxQY:Ylzt8hdAHxg:V_sGLiPBpWU"><img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~ff/rss/cnn_topstories?i=TJwDC1yOxQY:Ylzt8hdAHxg:V_sGLiPBpWU" border="0"></img></a> <a href="http://rss.cnn.com/~ff/rss/cnn_topstories?a=TJwDC1yOxQY:Ylzt8hdAHxg:qj6IDK7rITs"><img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~ff/rss/cnn_topstories?d=qj6IDK7rITs" border="0"></img></a> <a href="http://rss.cnn.com/~ff/ |
| 3 Ways to Utilize Workplace Benefits for 529 Plans |
| Parents and grandparents looking for easy ways to learn about and enroll in 529 plans--higher education savings plans with tax benefits--may find answers in their employer's break room. Many companies are adding 529 plan seminars and payroll deductions to their benefits packages. More than 5,000 employers participate through Upromise Investments, Inc. programs alone. |
| Obama vs. Romney 101: 5 differences on education |
| President Obama has used back-to-school season to make the case that his education funding and policy initiatives are saving teachers' jobs, turning around failing public schools, and helping cash-strapped college students. Mitt Romney counters that Mr. Obama has spent too much, and he advocates more school choice and private-sector involvement. |
| Younger workers leaving jobs after two years |
 Millennials ages 18 to 30 are averaging $39,700 a year, survey finds, despite a high level of education.At a time when many laid-off workers have to take a pay cut to land a new job, members of the millennial generation are jumping ship from their companies after just two years, according to new studies. |
| Higher Education Becomes Nevada Campaign Issue for Obama |
| Nevada students taking the ACT college entrance exam have a slight college readiness edge over the national average, the Associated Press reports. Whereas the national average score is 21.1, Nevada college entrants score on average 21.3. Affording a higher education is of great concern to voters in this presidential battleground state. |
| Education Secretary: Shop around for college aid |
| education Secretary Arne Duncan joined us for a live web chat Friday to answer your questions on topics such as student loans and the cost of college. |
| Live: Ask Education Secretary Duncan a question |
| education Secretary Arne Duncan is live now asking your questions about education-related topics, such as student loans and the cost of college. |
| Fact check: Obama education ad misleading |
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| Obama vs. Romney: Future of the Workforce--Graphic |
| HIGHER EDUCATIONObama says that the United States should lead the world in college-graduation rates by 2020. He has pushed to expand the size of, and access to, Pell Grants for students from low-income families, increasing the maximum per-student amount. In the spring, Obama shifted his attention to student loans, advocating for legislation to prevent the 3.4 percent student-loan interest rate from doubling. He succeeded when Congress passed a one-year delay. Obama launched an aggressive campaign promoting community colleges. ... |
| L.A. school board backs two rival tax hikes on fall ballot |
| The Board of education supports Brown's bid to raise the sales tax and, for high earners, the income tax. The trustees also endorse a measure to raise the income tax on most people.The Los Angeles Board of education voted Tuesday to throw its support behind two rival tax measures on the November ballot — both of which would raise billions of dollars for education in the state. |
| Clovis Unified district sued over abstinence-only sex education |
| The suit says the Fresno County district is violating state law and denying youths accurate information about contraception and sexually transmitted diseases.Central Valley teenager Taylor Ghimenti learned in her 9th grade sex education class that HIV-AIDS could be spread by kissing — a medically inaccurate statement. In the 2009 class, her mother said, Taylor was taught only about abstinence as protection against sexually transmitted diseases and unplanned pregnancies and given no information about condoms or contraception. |
| President Obama gets personal in attack on Romney education plan |
| President Obama speaks of his struggles to pay off student debt and says his budget plan is better for young people than Mitt Romney's.COLUMBUS, Ohio — Pressing a contrast with his rivals, President Obama expanded his critique of the Republican budget blueprint Tuesday to focus on education policy, arguing that Mitt Romney would reverse his administration's policies to aid education despite the consequences to the economy. |
| Romney in Iowa as Obama greets Las Vegas teachers |
 President Barack Obama is meeting with teachers at a Las Vegas high school as he promotes his administration's efforts to make higher education more affordable, an issue that's also a platform for criticizing Republican opponent Mitt Romney. |
| Obama Criticizes Romney Over College Assistance |
| Obama says Romney offers little to young people facing high costs of higher education |
| Education performance data raises questions for 2012 debates |
 Broadening his attack on Republicans' plans to curb federal spending, President Barack Obama portrayed GOP presidential candidate Mitt Romney and his running mate Paul Ryan, as intent on "gutting investments in education and science and infrastructure." |
| Obama shifts to Ryan education plan |
 President Barack Obama drew a sharp line with Republican Mitt Romney on education Tuesday, telling Ohio voters that "putting a college education within reach for working families doesn't seem to be a priority" for his opponent. |
| Obama takes on Romney on college affordability |
| President Barack Obama is drawing a sharp line with Republican Mitt Romney on education, saying in Ohio that "putting a college education within reach for working families doesn't seem to be a priority" for his opponent. |
| Analysis: New studies weigh college value and cost |
| Two new studies offer emphatic answers to much-discussed questions about higher education: Yes, a college degree is worth it, but yes, it's the middle-class that's getting particularly squeezed with student debt in the pursuit of one. |
| Planned Parenthood focuses on breast health |
| Planned Parenthood, a target of U.S. conservatives opposed to its abortion and birth control services, said on Monday it would use $3 million in donations to launch an initiative to fight breast cancer with expanded screenings and education. |
| How the Future of Higher Education Affects Businesses |
| Higher education is going to look much different in the future, with a greater reliance on teleconferencing and distance learning, according to a recent survey by the Pew Internet & American Life Project. |
| Data Collection to Start for Online Education Programs |
| Starting August 21, U.S. News will be commencing its online data collection for our second Top Online education Programs rankings in both the bachelor's and graduate levels for all disciplines. As was done in 2011, we will send questionnaires to a pre-selected number of regionally accredited bachelor's degree programs (1,766), as well a number of master's degree programs in business (958), computer information technology (313), education (1033), engineering (292), and nursing (473). ... |
| Calif. gov warns of school cuts if tax-hike fails |
| California Gov. Jerry Brown kicked off his campaign for tax increases at a Sacramento high school on Wednesday, warning that passing Proposition 30 is the only way to avoid billions of dollars in cuts to schools and higher education. |
| Children's Education Can't Stop At The Classroom Door |
| DEAR ABBY: Wouldn't it make sense if grade school teachers set aside time, weekly or monthly, to go over some very generic information that kids need to learn? I'm talking about things like how important it is to have pets neutered and why, how to manage money, and show them what the average dad earns and what it costs to run a household and support a family. It might help kids to grow up understanding that money isn't free and get them past the "gimmes. ... |
| Space funding venture casts a wide net |
 Science editor Alan Boyle's blog: Will you Uwingu? A commercial venture that aims to fund space research and education is betting that you will, even if you're not a hard-core space fan. |
| Back to school â€" and new common standards? |
| Democracy is like herding cats â€" and so is education reform. As America's public schools consider new common standards in subjects such as math and language arts, it's time to act on these standards while the cats are all in the same room. |
| Wayne County Judge Rules Roberts to Lose Academic Control Over DPS |
| The Detroit Board of education will regain its control over academics in the Detroit Public Schools (DPS), following a ruling by Wayne County Circuit Judge John Murphy on Tuesday, August 14. The Associated Press reported that DPS Emergency Manager Roy Roberts will retain control over financial matters involving the school district. In addition, the state will retain control of several schools in the system that Roberts had transferred over to a new state-sponsored district for low-performing schools. |
| Dealers' repeat sales of same used car surprisingly common |
 From mid-2008 to this April, 862 licensed used-car dealers in California — about 1 in 8 — sold at least one vehicle three or more times, The Times has found.In July 2009, an educational charity sold an 11-year-old Oldsmobile Intrigue at auction, where it was bought by Auto World Auto Sales. |
| Students Will Flock to Online Study Halls This School Year [STUDY] |
 Everything from text books to chatting with a teacher can be done online, so why not move school study halls to the web? A recent survey predicts that 2012-2013 school year will see the rise of online study halls by students who want to enhance their education with digital content and more online collaboration. |
| Eli Broad: The World Is Moving Forward, but American Education Is Stagnant |
| I am old enough to remember when America's K-12 public schools were the best in the world. I am a proud graduate of them, and I credit much of my success to what I learned in Detroit Public Schools and at Michigan State University. |
| The Telling Numbers That For-Profit Colleges Can't Defend |
| The for-profit higher education industry was the target of a bruising report issued last week. Based on a two-year effort, the report detailed high rates of loan default, aggressive recruiting, higher than average tuition, low retention rates, and little job placement assistance. It was spearheaded by Sen. Tom Harkin, D-Iowa, a longtime critic of the industry. (ProPublica has written a number of pieces looking more closely at the explosive growth sector, including questionable recruiting and marketing.) |
| 9 educational iPhone, iPad apps for preschoolers |
 Understandably, not every parent is comfortable with the idea of very young children using apps on the iPhone or iPad. But if you're ready to take the leap, here are some solid, educational options for the 6-and-under club. |
| Education Lengthens Life Expectancy |
| According to a new study published in the August issue of the journal Health Affairs, people in the United States with less than a high school education have life expectancies comparable to adults in the 1950s and 1960s. S... |
| Most STEM Degrees to Latinos Granted by Schools in Six States |
| Of the top higher education institutions that have granted the most STEM degrees to Latino graduates in the 2009-2010 school year, more than half are concentrated in just six states, according to a new report. (RELATED GALLERY: Photos of the top U.S.-based institutions in the report)The report by Excelencia in education, a nonprofit organization advocating Latino educational success, featured an analysis of institutions awarding certificates or degrees to Latino students in the science, technology, engineering, and mathematics fields. ... |
| Most STEM Degrees to Latinos Granted From Schools in 6 States |
| Of the top higher education institutions that have granted the most STEM degrees to Latino graduates in the 2009-2010 school year, more than half are concentrated in just six states, according to a new report. (RELATED GALLERY: Photos of the top U.S.-based institutions in the report)The report by Excelencia in education, a nonprofit organization advocating Latino educational success, featured an analysis of institutions awarding certificates or degrees to Latino students in the science, technology, engineering and mathematics fields. ... |
| Bernanke does not comment on outlook in speech to educators |
| WASHINGTON (Reuters) - U.S. Federal Reserve Chairman Ben Bernanke said on Tuesday that a population that better understands financial concepts will help the nation withstand financial shocks. "Consumers who make informed decisions about financial products and services not only serve their own best interests, but collectively, help promote broader economic activity," he said in prepared remarks to a town hall meeting at the Fed on financial education. Bernanke did not comment on the outlook for monetary policy or the economy in prepared text. ... |
| Study: Immigrants Making Modest Gains in Higher Education |
| While undergraduate attainment rates for immigrant and second-generation populations have increased steadily, these groups still lag behind the overall U.S. population when it comes to higher education, a new study has found. |
| New form clarifies financial aid info for collegians |
| Most college students these days need some financial help to pay for their education. Faced with soaring tuition costs, it's important for students and their families to compare financial aid packages from different schools. |
| Seven Cameroon Olympic athletes go missing |
| Seven Cameroon athletes have disappeared while in Britain for the London Olympics, the Ministry of Sports and Physical education said on Monday evening. |
| Immigrants Making Gains in Higher Education But Still Lag Behind Overall Population |
| While undergraduate attainment rates for immigrant and second-generation populations have increased steadily, these groups still lag behind the overall U.S. population when it comes to higher education, a new study has found. |
| Letters: Building a better education system |
| Re "Teaching, and testing, smarter," Opinion, Aug. 3 |
| Letters: A bad bargain on higher education |
| Re "Report slams colleges run for a profit," July 31 |
| Jihadist Says He Attacked Muslim Men in Tatarstan |
| The assault in central Russia killed a cleric in charge of Islamic education and injured a chief mufti in the region. |
| Washington Post reports higher 2Q net income |
| WASHINGTON (AP) -- The Washington Post Co. said Friday that its net income grew 14 percent in the second quarter, even as revenue fell in its for-profit education business and its newspaper division.... |
| Girls attacked just for going to school |
| Acid attacks. Poisoned water. Grenades. Terrorists will stop at nothing to prevent Afghan girls from getting an education. But despite the threat, Razia Jan continues to open the doors to her free school outside Kabul.<div class="feedflare"> <a href="http://rss.cnn.com/~ff/rss/cnn_topstories?a=QdX9NbQGDKE:i3tRILhbd7o:yIl2AUoC8zA"><img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~ff/rss/cnn_topstories?d=yIl2AUoC8zA" border="0"></img></a> <a href="http://rss.cnn.com/~ff/rss/cnn_topstories?a=QdX9NbQGDKE:i3tRILhbd7o:7Q72WNTAKBA"><img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~ff/rss/cnn_topstories?d=7Q72WNTAKBA" border="0"></img></a> <a href="http://rss.cnn.com/~ff/rss/cnn_topstories?a=QdX9NbQGDKE:i3tRILhbd7o:V_sGLiPBpWU"><img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~ff/rss/cnn_topstories?i=QdX9NbQGDKE:i3tRILhbd7o:V_sGLiPBpWU" border="0"></img></a> <a href="http://rss.cnn.com/~ff/rss/cnn_topstories?a=QdX9NbQGDKE:i3tRILhbd7o:qj6IDK7rITs |
| Dodging acid and poison to go to school |
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| Private firms eyeing profits from public schools |
| NEW YORK (Reuters) - The investors gathered in a tony private club in Manhattan were eager to hear about the next big thing, and education consultant Rob Lytle was happy to oblige. Think about the upcoming rollout of new national academic standards for public schools, he urged the crowd. If they're as rigorous as advertised, a huge number of schools will suddenly look really bad, their students testing way behind in reading and math. They'll want help, quick. And private, for-profit vendors selling lesson plans, educational software and student assessments will be right there to provide it. ... |
| Arne Duncan: Will the Secretary of Education Stay or Go If Obama Is Reelected? |
| education secretaries are seldom household names. |
| Judge takes Nev. tax initiative under advisement |
| Attorneys for a business coalition argued Tuesday that a Nevada initiative seeking to impose a margins tax on businesses to fund education is misleading because it does not ensure more money for public schools, while backers countered the wording meets legal standards and should be allowed to proceed. |
| Bulgaria Expects Millions in EU Funds for Education, Sports |
| Bulgaria will have the opportunity to absorb BGN millions in EU funding for education, science and sports in the next program period 2014 â€" 2020. The government is even considering to slate the said funding for education, science and innovations into a separate operational program, says the Bulgarian EU Funds Minister Tomislav Donchev. Bulgaria can negotiate anywhere between BGN 600 M and BGN 1.... |