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Officials Say School Violating Somali Student...

March 20th, 2006 by Administrator
An investigation by the U.S. Department of Education found that Springfield, Mass., schools were violating the civil rights of Somali students by failing to provide an adequate education. Ninety students shared a part-time tutor. The district says it is addressing the issues.
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Book Touts 'Colleges that Change Lives'

March 16th, 2006 by Administrator
For thousands of nervous parents, a popular college guide listing little-known, but highly-regarded, campuses has attracted a cult following. The Evergreen State College outside Olympia, Wash., is one of the schools listed in Colleges That Change Lives: 40 Schools You Should Know About Even If You're Not a Straight-A Student.
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Delaware's High-Risk Students Find Success

March 14th, 2006 by Administrator
In Wilmington, Del., the attrition rate for African-American boys in public schools is alarmingly high -- six out of 10 eventually drop out. A middle school created more than two years ago is having remarkable success in helping low-income African-Americans students overcome years of educational neglect.
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Big Cuts to Federal Student Loan Programs

March 14th, 2006 by Administrator
At least $12 billion will be cut from federal student loan programs in 2007 as part of the Deficit Reduction Act signed by President Bush in February -- meaning borrowing money for college will become more costly. Madeleine Brand speaks with Day to Day personal finance contributor Michelle Singletary about strategies for coping with the high cost of higher education.
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National Pi Day Celebrates Math

March 14th, 2006 by Administrator
Tuesday is National Pi Day -- March 14th (3.14). It's the day for celebrating the mathematical concept. Pi Day promotes the celebration of mathematics education, and the multi-cultural interest in Pi.
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British School Requires Students to Study Chi...

March 13th, 2006 by Administrator
A British public school now requires that all students study the Mandarin Chinese language. A well-known British headmaster argues that the teaching of Mandarin is essential in any country that wants to stay competitive in the 21st century.
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Ohio University Investigates Academic Cheatin...

March 13th, 2006 by Administrator
Ohio University officials are investigating more than three-dozen possible cases of plagiarism by current and former engineering graduate students. Thomas Natrka, who got his master's degree at Ohio University last year, charges that professors at the school have fostered a culture of cheating. Fred Kight of member station WOUB reports.
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