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California universities consider adopting the T-word: tuition
6.14.10 - Since 1960's master plan for public higher education, which had the goal of tuition-free schooling for all, the word has been eschewed in favor of "fees." But recent realities argue for a change.

College intern hiring rebounds
6.14.10 - After sharply scaling back during the recession, many companies are again expanding internship programs. Both employers and university career centers are seeing stronger demand for interns this year. It's also a sign that a recovery may be under way in the job market. ...

The principal who created a wellspring of innovation
6.14.10 - Jay Mathews - Despite the school's disadvantages, Jackson has produced one of the highest levels of Advanced Placement test participation in the country - top 2 percent. Thirty-seven percent of Wakefield seniors have passing scores on those tests, more than twice the national average. ...

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Civil Rights Fight
6.13.10 - Dorene Philpot - It's easy for the relatively small group of us who are fighting for the rights of children with disabilities to become discouraged and
EdNews Reports

An Interview with Julian Allsid: Where the Jobs Are......or Are Going to Be !
6.12.10 - Michael F. Shaughnessy - We just completed a report about the myths and realities of "green jobs" which found that the demand for green jobs is still mostly projected

Assuring Meaningful School Work: A Career Context
Andrew Rothstein, Ph.D. - In almost every career, professionals integrate knowledge from a variety of disciplines on a daily basis. Those who enjoy their work tend to point to aspects of their jobs in which they bring together many of their skills and talents to solve interesting challenges. They get great satisfaction in being part of well-functioning teams.