Tag: Education News
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Does a college education mean a longer marriage?
Explore new research from 2006-2010 revealing how a college education significantly impacts marriage longevity for both men and women in the U.S. -
Flexible learning to highlight free educator series
Unlock educational diversity and flexible learning strategies with Lightspeed's free professional development series. Join Dr. David Haglund on Dec 4, 2015, for -
Obama in favor of longer days and academic years
Explore President Obama's ambitious education reforms, including longer school days and years, increased Pell grants, and merit pay for teachers, aimed at boost -
College Tuition Discounts: 89% of Freshmen Get a Break (2014-2015)
Discover how nearly 90% of college freshmen received tuition discounts in 2014-2015, covering over half their costs. Learn about the impact of these discounts o -
Study: Retention rates dropping dramatically
Discover why student retention rates dropped dramatically between 1995 and 2010, despite the decline of social promotion. Explore potential factors influencing -
High School Vocational Courses Need Updating, More Women
Cornell research reveals vocational high school programs leave women behind. Discover how outdated courses and gender disparities impact employment and wages fo -
Preschool Teachers Aren’t Receiving Proper Training
A new study reveals most teacher prep programs fail to adequately train early childhood educators. Discover how this impacts preschool effectiveness and long-te -
Jobs go unfilled in Alabama, education to blame
Discover why Alabama struggles with unfilled jobs and how education leaders are addressing the skills gap. Explore the impact of educational rankings on the sta -
Georgia district hiring teachers with no ed degree
Facing a teacher shortage, a Georgia school district is hiring over 400 teachers without education degrees. Discover how this controversial program aims to fill -
White Students in the U.S. Have the Greatest Opportunity
Explore the 2013-2014 U.S. Department of Education data revealing significant educational disparities. Discover how white students access more resources and fac
