Saturday, June 19, 2010

EducationNews.org Minn. Law Spurs Charter Sponsors to Think Twice

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Minn. Law Spurs Charter Sponsors to Think Twice

6.19.10 - Though seen as a national model, a law putting new demands on charter sponsors is prompting some districts to consider getting out of the charter-authorizing...
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U.S. colleges see highest enrollment jump in 40 years

6.19.10 - WASHINGTON (AP) — The nation's colleges are attracting record numbers of new students as more Hispanics finish high school and young adults opt to pursue a higher...
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'Rap teacher' uses hip-hop to school L.A. kids in algebra

6.19.10 - LOS ANGELES — The class of eighth graders at a Los Angeles middle school tap their rulers and nod their heads to the rhythm of the rap video projected on a screen.