Author: Matthew Lynch
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Two school districts awarded Broad Prize for urban education
This year, two school districts were awarded The Broad Prize for Urban Education. The annual award is given to large, urban districts that demonstrate strong overall ... -
Michelle Obama urges leaders to fight for girls’ education
Michelle Obama urged international leaders to show courage and commitment of girls who make sacrifices to earn education at an event devoted to fighting a global ... -
Tesla promises to give $37.5 million for education in Nevada
Tesla Motors Inc. has sent a letter to Governor Brian Sandoval that promises to give Nevada’s public schools $37.5 million for education over a five-year span. ... -
Mobile conference puts the focus on learning models
Around the world, 6.5 million mobile device contracts exist — making tools like smartphones and tablets an indispensable, and necessary part of life. How can this ... -
Rochester NY mayor unveils summer program education plan
Mayor Lovely Warren announced the city of Rochester’s new plan to fund summer programs for young children, support widespread early screening for developmental disabilities and make ... -
Arne Duncan slams Bobby Jindal for Common Core charade
U.S. Secretary of Education Arne Duncan has spoken out against Louisiana Governor Bobby Jindal’s lawsuit against the Obama Administration over Common Core Standards, saying that Jindal ... -
Philadelphia educators call for more Pre-K programs
This week 500 preschool-aged kids joined the Philadelphia school district at Franklin Square to call for more funding for early childhood education in the city, and ... -
Ivy Leagues don’t prove instant payoff for graduates
Ivy League schools are prestigious, with many students vying for acceptance and few actually earning a spot as an attendee. However, for people seeking the cushiest early-career salaries, ... -
For-profit colleges seeing steep rise in valuations
This year, for-profit colleges and universities are seeing a rise in stock worth, as well as revenue, according to a CNN Money report. Strayer Education is ... -
Minorities expected to be the majority in K-12 schools this year
Minorities are expected to be the majority in K-12 schools in the 2014-2015 year, according to the U.S. Education Department’s Nation Center of Education Statistics. The ...
