Schools.com News
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Forensic analyst salary & career outlook
June 23, 2011Forensic analyst careers are projected to grow 20 percent, as new techniques increase the value of forensics to law enforcement and prosecution. Learn more about the forensic analyst career path and salary outlook.
Are ACT scores an accurate indicator of college success?
June 23, 2011Study suggests that two of the four ACT test subjects offer no meaningful predication of how well matriculating students will fare.
New study questions validity of ACT exam
June 22, 2011The study finds that two of the four sub-tests of the exam, Reading and Science, provide little or no predictive power regarding a student's success in college.
Information technology systems director salary & career outlook
June 22, 2011Information technology systems directors can command high salaries and enjoy a promising job outlook. Find out what it takes to get the job title, and what to expect when it's achieved.
MIS director salary & career outlook
June 21, 2011Management information systems play an important role in many industries, and demand for MIS directors is growing. Learn more about MIS director schools and positions.
Kaplan: students using summer months to become stronger college applicants
June 21, 2011The majority of survey respondents plan to research colleges online, visit a college campus, volunteer, and gain work experience.
Lawmakers seek answers on privacy issues surrounding SAT, ACT
June 20, 2011Co-chairmen of Congressional Privacy Caucus call on nonprofit college entrance exam owners to explain data-collection practices.
Database management system specialist salary & career outlook
June 20, 2011Database management system specialists are problem-solvers who maintain and improve organizations' information systems. Companies rely on database management system specialist to keep their information safe, and these specialists are in high demand.
New test prep app for iPhone, iPad, Android, and online
June 20, 2011The app from BenchPrep is designed for use online, as well as on iPhone, iPad and Android devices.
Computer information systems professor salary & career outlook
June 17, 2011Salary and career outlook for postsecondary professors can vary greatly depending on several factors, including teaching specialization. Becoming a computer information systems professor requires specialized training, but working in this profession can be financially and personally rewarding.
CDC: U.S. high school students are out of shape
June 17, 2011Approximately nine out of 10 high school students fail to meet national objectives for physical fitness.
Information technology professor salary & career outlook
June 16, 2011The world of technology moves fast, and the computer science professor helps students stay ahead of the curve. Information technology professor schools offer comprehensive training that can lead to a good salary.
Department of Education releases national report card in U.S. history
June 16, 2011Less than one quarter of all students were found to be performing at or above the "Proficient" level.
Jobs outlook for summer to heat up: survey
June 15, 2011A new survey shows that summer job prospects are looking up this year.
New York State publishes high school graduation rates
June 15, 2011Statewide, 73.4 percent of the students who started ninth grade in 2006 graduated within four years.
