Saturday, June 12, 2010

Arabic Class Becomes a Popular Choice Education News - The New York Times

Education News - The New York Times

The language course at Friends Seminary, a school in the East Village, is influencing students before and after graduation.
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Karren Bailey, center, and Joan Anderson, right, Norfolk, Va., school officials, discuss an inquiry.

Under Pressure, Teachers Tamper With Tests

Experts say cases of teachers altering test scores have risen along with the stakes involved in testing.

Students to Protest Possible End of Free Rides

The event will come one day after Mayor Michael R. Bloomberg announced the start of a task force to combat absenteeism and truancy.

Scoring Low, More Pupils Face School This Summer

Under Mayor Michael R. Bloomberg’s policy, students at the lowest level on state English and math tests must take summer courses or be held back.

Wal-Mart Finds Ally in Education

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

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

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.
President Obama congratulated a student from Kalamazoo Central High School in Michigan on Monday after delivering the commencement address.

Obama Conveys Principle to Students

Speaking at Kalamazoo Central High School, President Obama offered a theme of personal responsibility.
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