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Higher Education Panel in US House to be led by Critic of Obama’s Policies
Some of our President’s higher education policies have always been questioned by a North Carolina conservative Republican, US Rep. Virginia Foxx. She made.... |
Jamie K |
Increase in Graduation numbers diminishing returns?
Have you heard of the law of diminishing marginal returns? Walk into any of our country’s economic class and you will certainly hear of this. This law says.... |
Staff |
Student Test Scores will determine teacher's fate
The system of hiring, paying and rating educators is being changed in Georgia in order to attract and retain the top teachers. This new evaluation system will focus.... |
Karen |
Missouri Higher Education Facts 2010
Statewide and University of Missouri system initiatives are the talk of the year. The region itself saw many private colleges celebrating their anniversaries in.... |
Karen |
LBUSD Schools Make Headway In Spite of Cuts
California State University at Long Beach, Long Beach City College and Long Beach Unified School District have faced severe rise in tuition fee due to the recent.... |
Staff |
We desperately need reason in Higher Education Policy
It is certainly clear that we Americans are tired with the rhetoric and want our government to move in different directions. It is imperative for the Obama administration.... |
Kathy |
Trespass Policy to be reviewed at the University of Michigan
At the University of Michigan, Mary Sue Coleman, the President has called upon the legal office asking them to conduct a review of the schools trespass policy. Writing.... |
Chris |
Offer Prescribed Curriculum to Students
If we notice, we find that arts and humanities programs have been scrapped in most of the American universities. The spectre of the market has spurred the drastic.... |
Jamie K |
Few Reform Ideas for Texas Public Higher Education
A massive budget shortfall of at least fifteen to twenty five billion dollars is expected to be faced by Texas in the next biennium. Federal mandates like.... |
Karen |
Regulations on For-profit institutions is imperative for enhancing education quality
There is an urgent need by Washington to find Federal budget cuts what with the congress striving to keep tax breaks from the Bush era and proposals being unfurled.... |
Tom |
Indonesian Students to Benefit from US Educational Institution Partnerships
President Barack Obama reiterated his commitment to providing enhanced funding to foster links between US and Indonesia in his recent visit with a view to building.... |
Chris |
Why Should Everyone Opt for College Education?
There has been a constant urging to enhance access to college by both conservatives as well as by the liberals for many years now. They have been listing out the.... |
Jamie K |
Survey Says Alumni Loved UW Experience
University of Wisconsin is definitely doing something right despite contrary views from certain vocal critics. Between the age group of 25 and 39, a national survey.... |
Karen |
Steps we can take to include teachers in enhancing quality of education
Teachers have been expressing frustrations over the recent attacks on the quality of teaching. Experience always teaches us how reality is ambiguous and cannot be.... |
Staff |
Economic Recovery Possible Only By Focusing on Young Americans
Today, it is obvious that young Americans are being obscured by the baby boomer generation, college administrators and of course, the Federal government and no one.... |
Chris |
For Profit School Practices Criticized in Revised GAO
GAO or the Government Accountability Office has released its last summer’s report after revision. This report deals with the practices governing recruitment.... |
Jamie K |
College access to be enhanced with $50 Million investment in Virginia
As a part of current budget amendments, a total of $50 million has been announced by Governor Bob McDonnell towards investment in higher education. This news was.... |
Karen |
Online Education – the wave of the future
Online education is fast gaining in popularity in the past few years. At least 2.5 million people were earning degrees online according to a 2004 report and the.... |
Kathy |
Barack Obama says today’s top priority is higher education
Just a few years back, America was the most educated nation in the world and led the world in the field of higher education. Our nation enjoyed the highest graduation.... |
Jamie K |
One million degrees and certificates to be awarded to students by next decade by community colleges
Community college leaders in California have set a goal to enhance by one million, the number of degrees and certificates awarded to students by the next decade..... |
Karen |