Schools.com News
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College students face significant sleep problems, study finds
September 6, 2011Researchers report that a low-cost media campaign could help nearly 10 percent of students sleep better.
Survey: Women happier than men with value of U.S. higher education system
September 2, 2011According to the Pew Research Center, more women than men also say college helped them grow intellectually and mature as a person.
Report: 30 percent of all college students take courses online
August 31, 2011In 2010, 6.2 million students were enrolled in online education courses--a number that accounts for 30 percent of all post-secondary enrollments.
College presidents bullish on online education, study finds
August 29, 2011A new study from the Pew Research Center compares the sentiments of college presidents to those of the general public. College presidents are more likely to see value in online education and expect great growth for this format.
ACT exam results show gradual improvement in college and career readiness
August 23, 2011Twenty-five percent of the graduates of the class of 2011 who took the exam met or exceeded all four of the ACT College Readiness Benchmarks.
Poll finds higher education offers wide range of benefits to grads in Utah
August 19, 2011Utah poll shows people with a post-secondary degree or certificate earn more money, live happier lives and are a bigger benefit to their community than those with no education beyond high school.
Sports psychologist salary & career outlook
August 18, 2011Find out more about the salary and career outlook of sports psychologist professionals.
Survey: Fewer parents say they'll ask grandparents for help with kids' college bills
August 18, 2011Parents are increasingly relying on savings, current income and education loans to pay for college, rather than counting on financial aid or help from grandparents.
Paralegal salary & career outlook
August 17, 2011Lawyers might take the spotlight in the courtroom, but they probably couldn't do it without at least one expert paralegal.
Gallup poll: Public school teachers get an 'A' or a 'B'
August 17, 2011More than 70 percent of Americans say they have trust and confidence in the people who teach in public schools.
Accredited legal secretary salary & career outlook
August 16, 2011Doing so much more than simply answering the phones, accredited legal secretaries are often the backbone of a law firm. They may assist with research, take dictation and even help train new attorneys in how to properly prepare documents.
Study ties bullying to lower high school test scores
August 16, 2011Researchers found that scores on standardized tests were between 3 percent and 6 percent lower in schools where students reported a severe bullying climate.
Poll finds dining programs affect students' choice of college
August 15, 2011Forty-four percent of respondents said their college's dining program was at least somewhat important in deciding where to enroll.
Study: Reading to dogs helps second-graders
August 12, 2011Students who read to dogs on a regular basis measured slight improvements both in their reading ability and in their attitudes towards reading.
Electronic voting technology improving education?
August 11, 2011Technology continues to change the college classroom.
