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.
State Department launches Women and Public Service Initiative
March 16, 2011Sec. Clinton announced the initiative is aimed at increasing the participation of women worldwide in public service and political leadership.
Massage Therapist Salary & Career Outlook
March 15, 2011A career in massage therapy offers the opportunity to help others attain health and well-being, maintain a flexible schedule, and earn a good wage. Learn more about the job outlook and salary potential for massage therapists in the United States.
New rugged laptop for grades K-8
March 15, 2011The new rugged laptop from Intel and Lenovo is designed for use by students in grades K-8.
Physical Therapist Salary & Career Outlook
March 14, 2011Everything you ever wanted to know about becoming a physical therapist, including: job duties, salary information, training requirements, and career outlook.
White House Hosts Conference on Bullying Prevention
March 14, 2011Several initiatives were launched at the conference, including the Web site stopbullying.gov and two new Facebook tools.
Chef Salary & Career Outlook
March 11, 2011Becoming a chef involves more than just great cooking. Find out what kind of traditional schooling or chef training online you'll need, and what industries, cities, and states hire the most chefs and pay the biggest salaries.
Pharmacy Technician Salary & Career Outlook
March 11, 2011Get the facts on training and working as a pharmacy technician, including top-paying occupations, career growth statistics, training information, and more.
Computer Engineer Salary & Career Outlook
March 10, 2011Computer engineers enjoy both solid job prospects and a lucrative salary. Get more information on the top computer engineering salaries and how to earn them.
Graphic Designer Salary & Career Outlook
March 10, 2011Learn more about working as a graphic designer, including popular careers, the cities where you can earn the highest salaries, and how online education can help you boost your earning potential in a field you love.
'Whites Only' Scholarships Offered in Texas
March 9, 2011Applicants for the scholarships are required to be at least 25 percent Caucasian.
Schools Try Wakeup Calls for Chronically Tardy Students
March 9, 2011Several schools across the U.S. are evaluating new ways to get tardy students to show up on time.
Sonography Salary & Career Outlook
March 9, 2011Diagnostic medical sonographers face favorable employment prospects and a strong salary potential. Find out how a two-year degree can prepare you to become a sonographer.
Phlebotomist Salary and Career Outlook
March 8, 2011You don't need to spend years at school to work in the health care field. Complete your phlebotomist training online and in no time, you'll be ready to enter a growing industry where the job prospects are plentiful.
State of Minnesota to Shut Down Online School
March 8, 2011The Minnesota Department of Education says the BlueSky Online School has made 'major and repeated violations of state law.'
Ohio Senate Passes Bill Blocking Faculty Unions
March 7, 2011The bill now goes to the House, which is expected to pass it.
