Schools.com News
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Court recording monitor salary & career outlook
August 11, 2011Court recording monitors bring technology to the courtroom to create audio records of proceedings. They are part of a growing field of court reporters.
How kids feel at school impacts achievement
August 11, 2011A new online toolkit offers detailed guidance on how to connect with students to gauge a school's environment.
Wireless Internet installer salary & career outlook
August 10, 2011No man is an island, and in the age of instant global communications, it's doubly true. As more systems go wireless, there's a need for wireless Internet installers.
Science professors say their careers prevent them from having more kids
August 10, 2011A quarter of grad students are likely to consider a career outside of science purely due to the potential constraints on their family lives.
Obama administration initiates reform of No Child Left Behind
August 9, 2011The process is intended to provide districts and schools with the flexibility to improve student achievement by raising standards while Congress works towards reauthorization.
Computer systems security administrator salary & career outlook
August 8, 2011Keeping computer systems secure is a priority in both governmental agencies and private businesses. Computer systems security administrators keep networks and databases safe at all levels.
Survey: Most parents aren't saving for their kids' college
August 8, 2011According to a SimpliFi survey, 62 percent expect their children to share the responsibility of paying for college.
Web designer salary & career outlook
August 5, 2011Web designers enjoy a creative job. Compensation varies significantly, so find out how to design your career so that you maximize your earning potential.
Study: College degree can earn you an extra $1 million
August 5, 2011Bachelor's degree holders can expect median lifetime earnings of $2.3 million, while those with only a high school diploma average $1.3 million.
New GRE: top grad schools want to know more
August 4, 201183 percent of those surveyed say they'll give equal consideration to applicants regardless of whether they submit scores from the new test or the old one.
Department of Education announces 2011-2012 Teaching Ambassador Fellows
August 3, 2011Five of the fellows will work full-time at the Department of Education, while the other 11 will continue to teach in their classrooms and participate on a part-time basis.
Forensic science technician salary & career outlook
August 2, 2011Forensic science technicians apply scientific principles to help solve crimes. They earn above-average salaries and make a difference in the criminal justice system.
The Princeton Review names Ohio University top party school in the U.S.
August 2, 2011The rankings, which also include Best Professors (Wellesley), Best Career Services (Univ. of Fla) and many others, have been published at The Princeton Review's Web site and in its guidebook, "The Best 376 Colleges: 2012 Edition."
Web developer salary & career outlook
August 1, 2011Looking for a great salary, and lots of opportunity? Consider being a Web developer
Survey: 68 percent of U.S. adults say discipline in public schools is too lax
August 1, 2011Still, only 11 percent of American adults say a student's behavior in class is primarily the teacher's responsibility.
