Thursday, June 10, 2010

Education News - The New York Times

Education News - The New York Times

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.
NATIONAL BRIEFING | NEW ENGLAND

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.
CITY ROOM

New Medical School for Hofstra

The state's first new medical school in nearly 50 years is about to begin accepting applications.