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28th September 2009
The No Child Left Behind (NCLB) Act has triggered nationwide changes. In Ohio Schools there is an ongoing effort to update the system in four basic ways. The reform process in Ohio Schools has worked to set standards in assessment, planning, implementatio... Read >
Author: wbdoyle28th September 2009
New York Schools encompass two different worlds: New York City and New York State. Assessments of the two are generally separate since the thriving metropolis of New York City is a different world from the New York Schools that make up the rest of this ru... Read >
Author: wbdoyle28th September 2009
New Orleans Schools are, for the first time, reporting improvement since Hurricane Katrina devastated the city. In fact, many of its numbers are actually better than those before the hurricane. New Orleans Schools have improved in many of the key benchma... Read >
Author: wbdoyle28th September 2009
In the 5 years since New York City Schools received funding from philanthropic giants like the Bill and Melinda Gates foundation, the Carnegie Corporation, and the Open Society Institute New Yorkers have watched closely the development of New Century High... Read >
Author: wbdoyle28th September 2009
New York City Schools started converting many of its massive high schools into smaller, thematic schools in 2002. The 2006 graduates who were the first students in New York City Schools to have spent their entire four-year high school experience in the sm... Read >
Author: wbdoyle28th September 2009
Students are Fleeing Minneapolis Schools
Minneapolis schools are being faced with the prospect of empty school buildings as more and more students flee the system to charter schools in the district. Minneapolis schools’ enrollment figures have plumm... Read >
Author: wbdoyle28th September 2009
Michigan Public Schools saw a significant “raising of the bar” for graduation standards in 2006. Governor Jennifer M. Granholm signed the Michigan Merit Curriculum into law after a team of educational and community leaders created recommendations for ... Read >
Author: wbdoyle28th September 2009
In terms of numbers, Los Angeles Schools make up the second largest public school district in the country. Only New York City Schools top them. The issues of running any urban system are complex, but in massive districts the numbers make efforts even more... Read >
Author: wbdoyle25th September 2009
Voters in the Columbus Schools area who were hoping to see a ballot initiative in November will be disappointed. The Campaign for Ohio’s Future, a group made up of 12 separate educational groups, simply ran out of time to collect all the signatures need... Read >
Author: wbdoyle25th September 2009
Chicago public schools have been going through a transformation designed to take the district’s mammoth high schools and turn them into more intimate, student-focused environments. Educators and administrators seem to love the concept. And deep-pocketed... Read >
Author: wbdoyle24th September 2009
There are many studies that both support and denounce the practice of single-gender schools. For many years, colleges and universities were all divided based on gender. Throughout history, boys were able to receive formal schooling, while girls were expec... Read >
Author: wbdoyle23rd September 2009
While other states and school districts are searching for progressive and innovative methods to improve student achievement and graduation rates, the Michigan Schools continue to shore up the current failing system, according to The Detroit News. Rather t... Read >
Author: wbdoyle23rd September 2009
Long Island Schools Meet State and Federal Standards
Long Island Schools had over 30 schools not meet the New York State Standards for the 2004-2005 school but this year the number of schools rose dramatically. Schools that succeeded this year that had... Read >
Author: wbdoyle07th September 2009
It has been shown many times over in research studies that a parent who is involved in their child's education has a positive impact. It's reflected in improved grades and test scores, strong attendance, a higher rate of homework completion, higher gradua... Read >
Author: Emilio Maldonado16th April 2009
In these economic times, it seems as if decisions about leasing or purchasing commercial property for business use would be chancy or risky at best. Yet, there are abundance opportunities nationwide for gaining amazing areas and deals for office space to ... Read >
Author: Robert Palmer20th January 2009
It has been shown many times over in research studies that a parent who is involved in their child's education has a positive impact. It's reflected in improved grades and test scores, strong attendance, a higher rate of homework completion, higher gradua... Read >
Author: Jerald Shapiro25th July 2008
STANFORD, Calif. -- Education Next is the most influential journal in education, according to a study released last week by the Editorial Projects in Education (EPE) Research Center. The study, Influence: A Study of the Factors Shaping Education Policy, w... Read >
Author: Manishh Kumarr24th July 2008
STANFORD, Calif. -- Education Next is the most influential journal in education, according to a study released last week by the Editorial Projects in Education (EPE) Research Center. The study, Influence: A Study of the Factors Shaping Education Policy, w... Read >
Author: Manishh Kumarr14th April 2008
"The U.S. Census Bureau says that 18 million students have enrolled in college for the 2007-2008 school year. This marks a healthy increase from twenty years ago when only 12.8 million students were registered for college. Thinking about joining the swell... Read >
Author: Mistina Thomson10th March 2008
The general job market in the United Kingdom is benefiting greatly from the influx of new talent. University graduation rates are increasing annually, which means companies of all sizes are gaining benefits from talented young professionals. As well, the ... Read >
Author: Mark28th February 2008
It would appear that parents and policymakers around the United States are not happy with with public education. This is why by the year 2005 there were approximately 3,400 charter schools in the United States serving about 800,000 students. Parents want ... Read >
Author: kgabriel22nd August 2007
Black women being the breadwinner has become a trend in America today. Statistics show there are 18 black women for every black man in corporate America today. The reasons for this trend have been discussed in many forums. Despite the reasons, this trend ... Read >
Author: cwalker305th July 2007
Colleges and universities within the southern states are now, for the first time ever, showing representation figures that coincide with African American population densities, according to a study by the Southern Regional Education Board. This is above a... Read >
Author: Shay15th November 2006
Three Houston schools have been persistently rated as unsatisfactory by state guidelines for three or more years. As with most school closing warnings across the nation, the parents, community, and elected officials with a political stake in the area are ... Read >
Author: Patricia Hawke08th August 2006
Pittsburgh Schools Create High School Reform Task Force
This summer Pittsburgh Schools Superintendent Mark Roosevelt announced the creation of the Pittsburgh Schools High School Reform Task Force. The Pittsburgh Schools High School Reform Task Force wi... Read >
Author: Stacy Andell08th August 2006
Long Island Schools Meet State and Federal Standards
Long Island Schools had over 30 schools not meet the New York State Standards for the 2004-2005 school but this year the number of schools rose dramatically. Schools that succeeded this year that had... Read >
Author: Stacy Andell07th August 2006
The spring 2006 statewide report cards for New York Schools show that more schools are making progress in meeting their achievement goals for improvement in English and mathematics, as mandated by the state. Though achieving standards in middle school Eng... Read >
Author: Patricia Hawke07th August 2006
There is a lot of discussion in the news and especially in school districts across the nation about per student spending rates. As noted in the Business Journal of Phoenix, these rates have doubled over the past 30 years, yet test scores and graduation ra... Read >
Author: Patricia Hawke07th August 2006
While other states and school districts are searching for progressive and innovative methods to improve student achievement and graduation rates, the Michigan Schools continue to shore up the current failing system, according to The Detroit News. Rather t... Read >
Author: Patricia Hawke05th March 2006
If you are looking to get an online certificate as a paralegal, you will find that there are many resources available on the internet. There are programs available online which are designed for novice as well as advanced legal students.
The first ste... Read >
Author: Mansi Gupta14th January 2006
Students failing to meet NCAA standards for eligibility and progress toward graduation could lose scholarships for one year under the academic reform package approved by the NCAA two years ago.
About 55 percent of the member colleges and universities ... Read >
Author: Cathy Jones18th August 2005
Five Steps To Choosing A College
My name is Debbie Ross. The information I have about my journey in finding a college can help both parents and students alike. Going back a few years, I was at the turning point of my life. Graduation from high school w... Read >
Author: Rich Niccolls
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