Schools.com News
At Schools.com, we connect students and prospective students with the right information, people and schools to help them advance in life. Here in our News section, we cover national education news and cover higher education topics and trends. Scroll through the archive for information on everything from policy to paychecks. To keep up-to-date, check back daily or follow @SchoolsEDU on Twitter.
DoE announces second round of grants for innovation in education
June 6, 2011$150 million in funding is available to school districts and non-profit organizations that address any of five key areas of reform.
Bookkeeper salary & career outlook
June 3, 2011Learn more about bookkeeper wages from a range of markets, including top businesses in cities and states with a low cost of living.
Report examines impact of financial aid policies on low-income college students
June 3, 2011According to The Education Trust, the average private non-profit institution spends almost twice as much in grant money on high-income students as it does on low-income students.
Triage registered nurse salary & career outlook
June 2, 2011Triage registered nurses serve an essential role, helping hospitals and clinics prioritize and deliver patient care efficiently. Learn what to expect from this RN specialty, including the triage registered nurse salary.
Price of admission: most colleges failing to serve low-income students
June 2, 2011Despite financial aid and grants, a new report argues that four-year institutions are failing to find ways to make college affordable.
Penn State launches online masters program in education leadership
June 2, 2011The course was developed by Penn State Educational Leadership Program faculty for online delivery through Penn State's World Campus.
Renal social worker salary & career outlook
June 1, 2011Renal social workers provide help and services for those in extremely difficult life circumstances. If you're looking for a career helping others, consider the benefits of training at renal social worker schools.
NCEE report offers recommendations for improving student performance
June 1, 2011The suggestions are based on an analysis of the methods used by countries that outperform the U.S.
Study to examine links between teacher stress and student achievement
May 31, 2011The study will follow 200 teachers and thousands of students over a three-year period.
Charter school and for-profit college enrollments surged over past decade
May 27, 2011The findings are part of a recent report from the Department of Education's National Center for Education Statistics.
WGU report examines issues faced by community colleges
May 27, 2011The report features interviews with 11 community college leaders from across the U.S.
Report: 8 key trends impacting community colleges
May 26, 2011Eleven administrators weigh in on eight key issues that community colleges are facing, including how to integrate technology on campus and how to keep students on a successful path to college completion.
Child and family counselor salary & career outlook
May 26, 2011If you have the desire to work closely with parents to help them improve their families, counseling may be a rewarding career choice. Child and family counselor training can have you ready to fill jobs in this expanding field.
Georgetown report lists highest-paid and lowest-paid college majors
May 25, 2011A Georgetown University study examines the difference in earning potential between 171 college majors in 15 categories.
School guidance counselor salary & career outlook
May 25, 2011Working as a school guidance counselor can be both personally and professionally fulfilling. Discover the average school guidance counselor salary for 2009 and expected job growth for this education career.
