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U.S. Lags In Providing College Access, Study Finds
Other countries are outpacing the United States in providing access to college, eroding an educational advantage the nation has enjoyed for decades, according to a study released today by the National Center for Public Policy and Higher Education.
The Washington Post Wed, 03 Dec 2008 00:00:00 ESTMany Pr. George's Seniors Failing to Take Exit Exams
One of the largest hurdles in the struggle to get more than 2,700 Prince George's County high school seniors to pass graduation exit exams is that many of them aren't even showing up to take the tests required to earn a diploma.
The Washington Post Wed, 03 Dec 2008 00:00:00 ESTBailout Oversight Lacking, GAO Report Says
The Bush administration has failed to adequately oversee its $700 billion bailout program and must move rapidly to guarantee that banks are complying with the plan's limits on conflicts of interest and lavish executive compensation, congressional investiga...
The Washington Post Wed, 03 Dec 2008 00:00:00 ESTSchool magazines - Creativity? Schools have got it covered
Pupils' magazines have come a long way. Fiona MacLeod dips into the best
Scotsman Wed, 03 Dec 2008 00:00:00 GMTHugh Reilly: Untruths, fibs and great porkies - truth is, we need them
LET'S face it, depending on the situation, lying can be a noble act. Who among us did not cheer when hundreds of Roman slaves jumped to their feet and shouted: "I am S
Scotsman Wed, 03 Dec 2008 00:00:00 GMTEducation: Awards, News and Events
A NEW approach to encourage Scotland's young people to stay in education beyond the age of 16 has been announced by the Scottish Government.
Scotsman Wed, 03 Dec 2008 00:00:00 GMTIs graduate school right for you? Sometimes that's not the right question. Instead ask yourself "Should I go to grad school NOW?" Not all students go straight from undergrad...
About Wed, 03 Dec 2008 00:00:00 GMTIt's that time of year. Everyone loves the holidays but students (and faculty) find that the weeks leading up to the holidays are punctuated by stress: exams, papers, presentations, grading,...
About Wed, 03 Dec 2008 00:00:00 GMTApplying to Graduate School With a Low GPA
Many graduate applications list the average GPA of incoming students. Some list cut-off scores. What do you do if your GPA is low?...
About Wed, 03 Dec 2008 00:00:00 GMTLearning from Documentaries, DVD Series
Tim and I are in the middle of watching Rick Bayless's DVD series, Mexico: One Plate at a Time. Not only are we learning about Mexican cuisine and how to...
About Wed, 03 Dec 2008 00:00:00 GMT
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