Author: Matthew Lynch
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U.S. Department of Education tightens reins on for-profit colleges
The U.S. Department of Education is bumping up its regulation of for-profit career colleges, introducing rules that may halt federal funding to institutions that leave students ... -
Michelle Obama launches video contests for Reach Higher Initiative
Last week, the First Lady announced two video contests as part of her Reach Higher Initiative, which encourages high schools graduates to attend a four-year university, community ... -
New guidance to protect students with disabilities
The Education Department’s Office of Civil Rights is working to clarify anti-bullying protections for students with disabilities. Assistant Secretary of Civil Rights Catherine Lhamon sent a ... -
Sex ed in Middle School reduces sexually active teens
A sex education program called “Get Real: Comprehensive Sex Education that Works” targeted at middle schoolers (6th – 8th grade) reports success at reducing the amount of ... -
Report: How donations hurt low-income K-12 students
A study released by the Indiana University School of Public and Environmental Affairs points to growing disparities between low-income and high-income school districts due to voluntary ... -
California hosts White House in early education celebration
Members of the White House recently visited California for “Children: The Bay Area’s Greatest Investment,” a Town Hall in San Francisco that celebrated the state’s recent education ... -
Four Universities are finalists to host the Obama Presidential Library
Institutions vying for the honor of hosting the Barack Obama Presidential Library have been narrowed down to four finalists: the University of Chicago, the University of Illinois ... -
California parents want calculus, not Common Core
Some parent groups in California are urging schools to keep the old key elements of math in place instead of adhering to the mantra of the ... -
Maine to switch to proficiency-based model by 2018
Teaching methods in Maine are anticipated to change due to new state law requirements. Starting in 2018, high schools are required to issue diplomas based on ... -
Grassroots funding for agricultural teacher makes way for larger statewide effort in KY
A non-profit organization started by Fleming County residents in Kentucky to raise money to pay for an agriculture teacher position in the local school district has ...
