Education News
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Changes in NY Common Core Tests Result in Higher Scores
Changes in the New York Common Core test have resulted in higher scores throughout the state, according to state officials in New York. The state ... -
For-profit colleges sue Obama admin for new rules
The Association of Private Sector Colleges and Universities, a group that represents for-profit colleges, sued the U.S. Department of Education and Secretary Arne Duncan ... -
Pres. Obama wants more affordable higher education
President Barack Obama is reaching out to Congress and colleges hoping to make the costs of higher education more manageable for students. He wants ... -
Sorry, Carol Burris: Common Core will Benefit Minorities
Recently, accomplished educator and principal Carol Burris spoke out in a piece titled “4 Common Core ‘flimflams'” on the Washington Post blog Answer Sheet. ... -
Education thrust to the forefront of Indiana governor race
Education will be front and center in next year’s race for governor in Indiana. State superintendent Glenda Ritz will run for governor next year ... -
Is the Department of Education using unlawful debt collectors?
After news surfaced that the United States Department of Education would forgive the student loan debt of some associated with the Corinthian 100, more students ... -
Prekindergarten expansion in New York City focuses on guided play
Earlier this month, over 50,000 public school children in New York embarked on their formal education as the city began expansion of its pre-K ... -
Paul Quinn College starts think tank for under-served in Texas
Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCU) are coming up with innovative ways to serve its students, those in the community, and to remain relevant. ... -
Should Malia Obama have Chosen an HBCU?
The White House announced that Malia Obama, daughter of President Barack Obama and First Lady Michelle Obama, will attend Harvard University in 2017. She ... -
Attend graduate school? You probably lean left
An interesting new study has found that those who attended graduate school over the past couple of decades are likely more liberal in their political thinking ...
