Tag: Education News
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No new governing board for University of Tennessee
Tennessee Governor Bill Haslam has a plan that would “create independent governing boards for the six universities overseen by the Tennessee Board of Regents.” That does ... -
Are your looks landing you better grades?
We’ve all heard of studies claiming that attractive people enjoy advantages, such as earning more money and are generally perceived as being smarter. Two economists, Rey ... -
Can Pearson Education Stay Relevant?
The largest education company in the world, Pearson Education, has endured recent setbacks. Sales are down roughly 4 percent this quarter and 10 percent of the ... -
Obama initiates STEM education and training expansion
President Barack Obama has announced new partnerships for additional STEM education and training expansion, addressing the nation’s current shortfall in the labor market. TechHire, the name of ... -
Pacifica School District sees $300,000 technology cash infusion
The Pacifica Education Foundation (PEF) is helping to enhance the Pacifica School District’s technology infrastructure through bringing in a donation from outside the community. PEF has ... -
Oklahoma Program Retains Teaching Majors for Districts in Need
The University of Oklahoma is offering a special program aimed at teaching majors with the goal of enticing them to not only stay in state after ... -
‘My Brother’s Keeper’ Receives NY Funding
President Obama’s national mentoring program titled ‘My Brother’s Keeper‘ is coming to New York. First launched in 2014, Obama launched the My Brother’s Keeper Task Force ... -
Bilingual Education Programs Are a Trending Topic
Bilingual education is a trend gaining momentum in the U.S. Dual language immersion programs began in Florida in the 1960s and have continued to increase in ... -
Report: Foreign students at U.S. colleges on the rise
Enrollment at U.S. colleges of students of Chinese and Saudi nationality is rising dramatically, according to the “Open Doors” report released this week by the State ... -
Teens fight for better global educational opportunities
Across the globe, 15 year olds came together recently to stand up for an issue that impacts the education of kids around the world: poverty. As ...
