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Not 'college material'? Minnesota's Bethel University begs to disagreeA new program at Minnesota’s Bethel University seeks to provide education, experience, and ultimately, employment to students with intellectual disabilities. More colleges are working to provide support for students with disabilities.
Dramatic cuts to college tuition in Washington State: Will others follow?In Washington State, tuition at public institutions of higher learning grew by 34 percent over the past five years. The move by the Legislature to cut the rate also ties future tuition to the state’s average wage.
Ohio cuts funding for PARCC Common Core testing. What's next?Ohio's new two-year budget bill effectively prohibits the state from spending on tests developed by the Common Core's PARCC. Other states have taken similar stances.
Same-sex marriage: Will conservative religious colleges lose tax-exempt status?After last week's landmark Supreme Court ruling, the tax-exempt status of conservative religious institutions whose policies don't extend housing and other benefits to same-sex couples could be in question.
Should a homeschooler be head of the Texas Board of Education?Texas Gov. Greg Abbott appoints Donna Bahorich, who homeschooled her children for several years, as chair of the State Board of Education.
What if students got free college tuition? Study examines Kalamazoo Promise.The Kalamazoo Promise offers free or substantially reduced tuition to high school grads. A new study shows what effect that has had.
Four reasons community colleges are on the riseMany Americans view community colleges as equal to four-year colleges and universities, according to a new study. What's the attraction?
Why Sweet Briar all-women's college will stay openA mediated settlement Saturday was announced that will keep open Sweet Briar College, using $12 million raised by alumni.
Why skipping school is no longer a criminal offense in TexasTexas sent about 100,000 students a year to criminal court — and some to jail — for missing school. Now, that truancy law has been reformed.
Changing how teachers are taught: a bid to transform educationA new graduate school and research lab, announced Tuesday by the Woodrow Wilson Foundation and MIT, is a major effort toward revamping America's system of education schools.
FocusWhen college sexual assault hits home: how parents can helpParents can encounter a steep learning curve about how to best support a child in the aftermath of a rape. Here are the stories of two families as they've navigated immense challenges and sought justice and healing.
College sexual assault: 10 questions to ask when choosing a schoolHere are some tools to help parents and students decide if a school is sufficiently addressing safety and responding appropriately to reports of sexual misconduct.
How to reduce risk of rape at college? Study points to promising approach.A Canadian study finds that 12-hour training helps first-year university women learn to trust their gut reaction to a situation and recognize when someone is trying to coerce them to do something they don't want.
Government to forgive Corinthian Colleges student loansCorinthian Colleges shut down earlier this spring. Forgiving all federal student loans of Corinthian students could cost up to $3.5 billion.
After a court reprieve, can Sweet Briar College play to its single-sex strengths?Sweet Briar administrators have squared off against a coalition of alumnae, faculty, and students. At the heart of the issue: How relevant are women's colleges in 2015?
- When a for-profit college goes under, who should pay?
Education Secretary Arne Duncan announced on Monday that the government would help students displaced by the bankruptcy of Corinthian College by erasing their student loan debt.
Defending dignity? Mississippi to press charges for cheering at graduationA Mississippi school superintendent say he will press disturbing-the-peace charges against three people who cheered during a high school graduation.
Nevada's groundbreaking school-choice law: Help or hindrance to public system?The Nevada law, signed by the governor Tuesday, allows virtually all parents of K-12 students to opt out of public school but use their children’s state education dollars for a customized education.
Why more college dropouts are trying to emulate Bill GatesMore young tech talents are dropping out of college to pursue startup ambitions. Is it really a viable way to become a billionaire?
Religious freedom? Eagle feather allowed in California graduationA Native American student sued to wear an eagle feather to his high school graduation - and the California school district backed down.
