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Teachers who supported Obama’s 2008 campaign today oppose his policies
As we progress through and head towards 2012, one of the fronts where our President will maybe not find any support at all is among teachers. Education is an area.... |
Jamie K |
Fresh Trouble Brewing for For-Profit Colleges
The dispute between for-profit colleges and the government regulators has been simmering for a long time and has just boiled over again even as students prepare.... |
Karen |
Methods that can help Higher Education face growing challenges
Higher Education is an industry that is swelling in size. Already busy classrooms are still accommodating extra students, anyone who applies is welcomed on campuses.... |
Kathy |
Stress levels among US students at an all time high
Record stress levels are being experienced by first year students show a recent study. This is a direct result of the academic and financial pressure on the young.... |
Tom |
In Prince George's County’s Foreign Teachers Asked to Leave
It is not always a fairy tale ending for the American dream pursuit. Prince George County school system had hundreds of international teachers recruited from across.... |
Chris |
Course Correction Essential to Avoid Testing Scandals
A lot of attention was given to the recent cheating scandal in Atlanta school. This is not surprising considering the extent of corruption that shocked the nation..... |
Jamie K |
Spiraling College Education Cost Questioned by Gov. Perry
It was just some time back that Governor Rick Perry was referred to as simplistic by the Washington Post. There was a long piece on this Texan governor on.... |
Karen |
Graduate Student Financial Aid Affected by Debt Deal
In a bid to cut government spending and to raise debt ceiling, a deal was signed on August 2nd by President Obama. According to the proposed budget cuts, adjustments.... |
Staff |
Matt Damon Raises Voice in Support of Teachers
Thousands of parents, teachers and others listened to a speech by actor Matt Damon. He spoke in front of the protestors in a location close to the White House. This.... |
Karen |
March to Reform Obama’s Reform Policies
Recently thousands of parents, teachers and education activists staged a march protesting against the reform policies of the Obama administration. This march was.... |
Kathy |
Is there adequate campus security in our colleges and universities?
Have you ever wondered who provides the required leadership in our universities and colleges for campus security and safety? Have we ever seen them in our campuses?.... |
Chris |
Is it Possible to Save Pell and Provide Relief for Low Income Students?
Recently the Education Trust, Campus Progress and a number of other groups joined hands for the “Save Pell Day”. We all know that Pell is in trouble.... |
Jamie K |
Innovative, Proactive Models of Success at Minority-serving Institutions
Recently, grant has been awarded for research on universities and colleges that serve Hispanic, Black and Native American students. This data gathering is to be.... |
Karen |
Time to Realize the Importance of Remedial Education
Today almost everyone in our country is complaining about our higher education system. It is not easy anymore to get into colleges, tuitions are too high..... |
Karen |
Time for politicians to realize the role of Higher Education for our country’s future
In the late nineties, almost all universities in California had great teachers, small classes and an excited and passionately interested student body. Many with.... |
Staff |
Scrimping at home and building other nations is a recipe for disaster
Schools in Afghanistan are supported by our country because we realize that a country can be built only through this effective and cheap method. Okay, so, a lesson.... |
Kathy |
How far does our higher education measure up in terms of quality and performance?
Higher education in US is more of a paradox today with most Americans wondering if it will ever measure up in terms of performance and quality and if our country.... |
Tom |
Campus diversity a necessity for student learning
Universities and colleges in our country are looking for guidance to create racial diversity in their students especially after a voter approved ban was struck down.... |
Chris |
Black Colleges Could Help Revive US Education
According to a White House official, historically black universities and colleges must play a pivotal role in bringing our country back on track and place it in.... |
Jamie K |
Hurdles that Set Back Obama’s College Initiatives
Look around and we will find many students unable to complete their education and obtain a degree today. They struggle to balance the rising cost of education working.... |
Karen |