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From Inside Higher Ed: Defining College

Photo credit: KitAyby Paul FainWASHINGTON -- The Association of American Colleges and Universities has worked to make its voice heard…

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From BloombergView: Sheltered Students Go to College, Avoid Education

Photo credit: John Morganby Megan McArdleIf you've reached that crotchety age I'm at, you may be as mystified as I…

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ESEA Explained: Why It Still Shapes Every School

Explore the politics of ESEA and Title I with expert insights on federal education policy, program evaluation, and the impact…

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NYT: Teacher Shortages Spur a Nationwide Hiring Scramble (Credentials Optional)

by Motoko RichROHNERT PARK, Calif. — In a stark about-face from just a few years ago, school districts have gone…

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From U.S. News: Schooling the GOP Candidates

Photo Credit: Theresa Thompsonby Gerard RobinsonHere's what education activist Campbell Brown should ask the 2016 GOP hopefuls.Read the rest of…

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From NPR: High Schoolers and Snooze Buttons: A National Health Crisis?

by Claudio Sanchez"If a kid is in first period when they should still be asleep, how much are they really…

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From USA Today: Does cursive writing still have cred?

Photo Credit: Caleb Roenigkby Suzanne WrightMy mother, now in her 70s, has beautiful handwriting. As a young girl, I admired…

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Education World: The Difficulty in Assessing the Effectiveness of Early Education Programs

by Nicole Gorman, Education World ContributorA recent report looking at research into Head Start programs—or federally funded early education programs…

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On ESEA – Elementary and Secondary Education Act

When the the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) of 1965 was passed, until 1979 when it was amended, (creating…

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Money: Should I Pay for College With a 401(k) or Home Equity Loan?

Photo Credit: TaxCredits.netby Karin Price Mueller/Credit.com Both options have serious downsides, but there's a third option.Read the rest of the story…

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