Tuesday, August 10, 2010

Education News - The New York Times


Pulling an All-Nighter for the College Application

Cree Bautista was the first high school student to submit a Common Application to his first choice, N.Y.U., early on Aug. 1.
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.

House Passes $26 Billion in State Aid

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.

Inexperienced Companies Chase U.S. School Funds

Dozens of companies with little or no experience turning around schools are competing for billions in federal funds.
At the Borough of Manhattan Community College, Sharasha Croslen attends a remedial math class for incoming freshmen.

Schools Are Given a Grade on How Graduates Do

The New York City Department of Education is acknowledging that many graduates lack basic skills and is trying to do something about it.
President Obama was welcomed by Gov. Rick Perry of Texas on Monday at the Austin airport.

Obama Calls for U.S. to Lead in Graduation

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

Despite tensions between the U.S. and Iran, students in Iran are increasingly enrolling in American colleges.
ON EDUCATION
From left, Sylvia Yamamoto, Tulani Husband-Verbeek, Courtney Johnson, Lillian Pinet, Heather Gorman, Ben Rockoff, Lisa Goncalves and Ana Vaisenstein have been placed in Teach Plus-affiliated Boston schools.

Lesson Plan in Boston Schools: Don’t Go It Alone

Instead of principals hiring teachers individually, three schools have assembled teams of experienced teachers to anchor their schools and work with new teachers.