Pulling an All-Nighter for the College Application
By JACQUES STEINBERG
Ben Sklar for The New York Times
Cree Bautista was the first high school student to submit a Common Application to his first choice, N.Y.U., early on Aug. 1.
As more students each year seek to get the earliest possible jump on their applications, deans of admission are sounding a cautionary note: a premium is placed on thoughtfulness, not speed.
Post a CommentHouse Passes $26 Billion in State Aid
By CARL HULSE
The House interrupted its summer recess to approve $26 billion in aid to school districts and states to prevent large-scale layoffs of teachers and public employees.
House Roll CallInexperienced Companies Chase U.S. School Funds
By SAM DILLON
Dozens of companies with little or no experience turning around schools are competing for billions in federal funds.
Schools Are Given a Grade on How Graduates Do
By JENNIFER MEDINA
The New York City Department of Education is acknowledging that many graduates lack basic skills and is trying to do something about it.
Obama Calls for U.S. to Lead in Graduation
By SHERYL GAY STOLBERG
President Obama, at the University of Texas, called for the nation to lead the world in college graduation.
New Wave of Iranians Seek U.S. Studies
By YEGANEH JUNE TORBATI
Despite tensions between the U.S. and Iran, students in Iran are increasingly enrolling in American colleges.
ON EDUCATION
Lesson Plan in Boston Schools: Don’t Go It Alone
By MIKE WINERIP
Instead of principals hiring teachers individually, three schools have assembled teams of experienced teachers to anchor their schools and work with new teachers.