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How not to be an old fogy when face to face with Class of 2016To bridge the generation gap, you might want to drop references to Mrs. Robinson, car radio, and even, perhaps, Bill Clinton. The Mindset List, produced yearly, is now out with the cultural touchstones of new college freshmen.
College students: high in self-confidence but low in basic work skillsFor today's college students – facing a tough economy and diminishing prospects – the goal of education is earning power, according to a new national study. But employers say some college graduates are not well prepared for the world of work.
Cover StoryBack to school: How to measure a good teacherBack to school: Perhaps the most controversial education reform is how to measure a good teacher. As the trend to overhaul teacher evaluations catches fire, some teachers find that new feedback and mentoring programs can lead to 'incredible' results with their students.
Progress WatchSmoking bans: Tobacco-free college campuses on rise in USMany US college campuses are becoming tobacco-free as US schools institute total bans, indoors and out, on cigarettes and related products. Some smokers say the bans infringe on their choices.
Progress WatchKids Count report: America's children are advancing despite the economyThe widely-watched Kids Count annual survey on the state of America's children shows gains in health and education despite the poor economy. But advocates say raised poverty rates merit more attention from lawmakers.
- Private student loan report: Is subprime mortgage crisis comparison fair?
A new government report says the private student loan market suffers from risky terms and lax underwriting, paralleling the subprime mortgage debacle. Private lenders say the criticism is out of date.
Making college affordable: five ways that states, schools are trying to help Student debt and skyrocketing tuition make headlines. But this week, both Democratic and Republican lawmakers have sought to highlight the silver lining – examples of how states and institutions have been trying to reduce the cost of higher education.Here are some ideas presented in a hearing Wednesday held by the House Subcommittee on Higher Education and Workforce Training, and another Thursday morning before the Senate Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions.
Who's looking to hire? Top 10 hard-to-fill jobs hold surprising lessons.A recent study suggests that most of the hardest-to-fill jobs in the US do not require college degrees. It points to the need for greater vocational training to cut unemployment.
Obama turns to 'master teachers' to improve US math scoresTwo-thirds of US 8th-graders are below proficiency in math and science. President Obama's new attempt to reverse the trend involves cultivating master teachers to train other teachers.
- Michigan students sue school district for violating their 'right to read'
In a first-of-its-kind lawsuit, students whose reading skills are below grade level are suing the state of Michigan and their school district. If successful, the lawsuit could spawn others nationwide.
Abuse on campus: Will Florida A&M death bring crackdown on hazing?The hazing death of a member of the Florida A&M marching band has led to the resignation of the university president and a wrongful death lawsuit and likely will serve as a warning to US campus leaders.
Got student debt? Move fast, and some cities will help you pay it off.Some cities and counties looking to revitalize offer an incentive – help repaying student loans – to college grads who agree to relocate to their borders. Can it be a win-win for grads and struggling communities?
Two more states granted waivers from No Child Left Behind, for total of 26Washington State and Wisconsin were approved Friday for No Child Left Behind waivers. The Obama administration has argued that children can’t wait for Congress to revise the federal law.
Congress poised to prevent doubling of rates on student loansFacing a July 1 deadline, Congress finally came to terms on a bipartisan agreement to extend the 3.4 percent rate on federally subsidized student loans. It is expected to pass, along with a long-delayed highway bill, this week.
Why some for-profit colleges could lose eligibility for federal aidSome programs at for-profit colleges aren’t satisfying the Obama administration’s ‘gainful employment’ rule for graduates, according to new data from the US Education Department.
40 years later, Title IX is still fighting perception it hurt men's sportsMention Title IX and most people think of its impact on college athletic programs, primarily, say coaches, because it is blamed for cuts in men's sports. Supporters say that's a bum rap.
New York to release teacher evaluations, without the names or the shameNew York teachers rally around the public release of teacher evaluations, but without a ranking that they (and Bill Gates) say won't improve education for kids.
Bullied bus monitor: Case of Karen Klein spotlights problem on school busesBus drivers and monitors across the country are being better trained on how to deal with bullying, and after the case of bullied bus monitor Karen Klein, school officials may pay them more heed.
Bullied bus monitor: how she's now in line for $250,000 in donationsWeb users who became aware of Monday's bullying of Karen Klein, a bus monitor in upstate New York, have pledged more than $250,000 to give her a nice vacation.
Title IX at 40: what it’s done for gender equity – and the road still aheadThe landmark civil rights law turns 40 this week, and White House officials and others are looking at the effect of Title IX in schools, particularly in terms of sports and the sciences and math.
