Wal-Mart Finds Ally in Education
By MICHELINE MAYNARD
American Public Education, which operates two Web-based universities, got a big boost in profile and share price after agreeing to a deal with Wal-Mart.
Leader Abruptly Leaves a For-Profit Prep School
By JENNY ANDERSON
A message sent to parents of Claremont Preparatory School did not say why the headmaster would not be returning.
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Massachusetts: Fraud Trail Grows
By JACQUES STEINBERG and ABBY GOODNOUGH
A Delaware man charged with lying about his credentials to get into Harvard and to secure financial aid and prizes, was later admitted to Stanford, prosecutors said in court documents released Wednesday.
Obama Conveys Principle to Students
By SHERYL GAY STOLBERG
Speaking at Kalamazoo Central High School, President Obama offered a theme of personal responsibility.
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New Medical School for Hofstra
By ANEMONA HARTOCOLLIS
The state's first new medical school in nearly 50 years is about to begin accepting applications.