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Most common cheating charge in college is plagiarism, study finds
November 11, 2011Other key patterns that emerged: most cheating happens during first-year college courses and in social science programs.
Women less likely to remain engineering majors, become engineers, study reports
November 9, 2011According to the study's authors, the reason women don't tend to stick to engineering comes down to women's lack of 'professional role confidence.'
Computer security manager salary & career outlook
November 9, 2011Learn more about computer security management, including notable education, earnings and employment trends.
41 percent of law school admissions officers have "Googled" applicants, survey finds
November 7, 2011A new survey reveals that close to half of law school admissions officers say they've "Googled" an applicant, and 37 percent have looked an applicant up on Facebook or on another social networking site.
Health information coder salary & career outlook
November 4, 2011Health information coders are helping streamline health care services through digitization and data processing. Learn more about career opportunities and health information coder salary 2010 information.
In-state tuition and fees up by 8.3 percent at public colleges, universities
November 3, 2011According to the College Board, the rise in tuition and fees varies widely from state to state, with an increase of 21 percent in California, but only 2.5 percent in Connecticut.
Colleges greatly improve local economies, study finds
October 31, 2011The results, according to the report, include faster population and economic growth, higher wages, increased worker productivity, and greater innovation.
Juvenile corrections officers salary & career outlook
October 26, 2011Juvenile corrections officers play an important role in maintaining safety and security in juvenile corrections facilities. Job prospects are expected to be strong in this field from 2008 to 2018.
University of Chicago researchers uncover strategies for overcoming math anxiety
October 25, 2011Handling the emotional aspect of math anxiety, the researchers say, seems to be far more important than simply improving a student's mathematical skills.
150+ communities commit to making early literacy a priority
October 21, 2011A 2011 report found that poor children who don't read proficiently by 3rd grade are 13 times more likely not to finish high school than those students who are strong readers and haven't lived in poverty.
Airport baggage screener salary & career outlook
October 19, 2011Airport baggage screeners play an important role in safe air travel. Find detailed salary and career outlook information for this career.
California community colleges get $6.9 million for mental health training
October 18, 2011The money will be used over a three-year period for faculty and staff training on student mental health issues, suicide prevention, and peer-to-peer services.
Rankings of the most expensive colleges announced
October 13, 2011While only one college had a total annual cost of more than $50,000 in 2007 when Campus Grotto's rankings were initiated, now 111 colleges do.
Arson investigator salary & career outlook
October 12, 2011Find detailed salary information for arson investigators, as well as job outlook and training descriptions.
Minority students are disproportionately disciplined in schools, report finds
October 11, 2011A report from the Civil Rights Project at UCLA suggests that the overuse of zero tolerance policies and other forms of discipline have a negative impact on student achievement.
