Schools.com News
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Princeton Review, USGBC publish second annual guide to green colleges
April 21, 2011The guide provides detailed information on more than 300 colleges that demonstrate commitments to sustainability.
Virginia Governor launches teacher merit pay initiative
April 20, 2011The initiative will provide $3 million in state funds to reward teachers in difficult-to-staff schools who earn exemplary rankings.
Young people remain optimistic about higher education, AP/Viacom survey says
April 19, 2011A recent study found that while financial concerns remain a significant issue, young adults are generally optimistic about the future.
New way to rate schools in Los Angeles Unified School District
April 15, 2011"Academic Growth over Time" is a new measurement of school success, which has been implemented by the Los Angeles Unified School District. School ratings will be based on the progress of individual students.
Teachers proceed with caution on Facebook
April 14, 2011Teachers in Lake County School District in Florida have been given a set of guidelines they must follow when engaging in social media sites like Facebook. This comes on the heels of several publicized social media mishaps involving teachers and students.
Florida considers mandatory online learning for k-12
April 13, 2011Florida legislators have introduced a bill into the Legislature which would make it a requirement for high school students to take at least one online class before graduation.
Parents University helps make parents partners in the education process
April 12, 2011Parents University gives parents and guardians with children in Philadelphia public schools the tools to help their children and help themselves in the process.
Early reading skills may determine future success
April 11, 2011A study released by the Annie E. Casey Foundation reveals a correlation between third grade reading proficiency and future high school graduation success. Those who read below grade level by third grade are less likely to receive a high school diploma by age 19.
School chancellor shuffle in New York
April 8, 2011Only three months after her appointment, New York City schools chancellor resigned. By "bizarre coincidence," the education chancellor for New York state also announced he'll be leaving his post at the end of the summer.
University of Arizona students face steep tuition hike
April 7, 2011In the wake of a budget reduced by 25 percent in the last three years, the University of Arizona is now proposing a 22 percent increase in tuition rates for the 2011-2012 school year. Will this cause some students to seek other alternatives or abandon hopes of a college education all together?
University finance students invest $100,000 of real money
April 6, 2011At the University of Nevada, senior finance students use real money to learn about investing in the real world. The class offers students the true sense of urgency that comes with handling other people's money.
R.O.T.C. marches back to some college campuses after a 40-year absence
April 5, 2011The R.O.T.C. left schools like Columbia and Harvard over 40 years ago, but the times have changed and the military may be coming back to these schools.
U.S. Supreme Court rejects First Amendment lawsuit regarding private schools
April 4, 2011Opponents of Arizona's tax law allowing a $500 tax credit for contributions to a private school scholarship fund lost a Supreme Court decision that would have done away with the credit.
Bill to revive D.C. school vouchers passes U.S. House of Representatives
April 1, 2011A school voucher bill has passed the House and is headed for the senate. It would give select Washington D.C. students money to attend private schools.
New York City schools increase tech funding
March 31, 2011The New York City Department of Education has annouced hundreds of millions of dollars in tech spending for city schools, even though education in general is facing large budget cuts.
