‘Waiting for Superman’ a pessimistic view of our education system – San Jose Mercury News

The new documentary on America’s educational system, “Waiting For ‘Superman,'” has generated a lot of buzz. Though it does a good job of exposing the system’s flaws, it is misleading because it focuses most of its time on the worst schools in the nation …
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Duluth Civil Air Patrol Seeks Teachers For Aerospace Education Membership – msnbc.com

We have curriculum and lessons for all different levels of education from elementary, middle school, high school and also into college.” said Lawler. You don’t have to be a licensed teacher to sign up. “It can be any youth organization like Cub Scouts and …
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New education organization gets $1 million in funding, aims to boost number of citizens with … – Business First

A group comprising leaders from government, business and education is creating a public-private entity to help achieve a goal to put 55,000 college degrees in the hands of Louisville-area residents by 2020. A new nonprofit called 55K will help the business com
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Attorney, media owner named to Mo. college board – Jefferson City News Tribune Online

Missouri Gov. Jay Nixon has appointed a lawyer and a media company owner to the state’s Coordinating Board for Higher Education. The governor on Wednesday named Thomas Strong of Springfield and Dalton Wright of Conway to the state board responsible for …
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Gates Foundation offers $20 million for education technology proposals – Seattle Times

Can digital games, interactive video, social media and online classes help American students better prepare for and complete college? The Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation is creating a $20 million fund for grants to expand technology tools that show …
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State higher education officials trying to transform colleges of technology – Missoulian

BILLINGS – State higher education officials are working to remake the image of Montana’s colleges of technology to draw more students. Sheila Stearns said a $1.77 million grant from the Lumina Foundation is being used to transform them from schools that …
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Sallie Mae study shows saving for college remains a top priority, education needed on methods – Los Angeles Times

DES MOINES, Iowa (AP) — Parents remain determined to save money for college even in the tough economy, but they’re not always choosing the methods that give them the best bang for their buck. The nation’s leading college lender Sallie Mae released …
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Connecticut public college enrollment hits all-time high – TheDay

Hartford (AP) – Education officials say enrollment at Connecticut’s public state colleges and universities has reached an all-time high. The Connecticut Department of Higher Education says almost 127,200 students are enrolled this fall in the schools, an …
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