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Raising the Scores: Glimmers of Progress at a Failing School

(author unknown) — Wed, 02 Apr 2008 10:10:02 PDT

There have been many changes at Newton Street School in the past six months, spurred by a campaign to turn around a school crippled by persistently low standardized test scores.

On Education: A Do-It-Yourself SAT Class, With No Whining, or Parents, Allowed

(author unknown) — Tue, 25 Mar 2008 22:21:37 PDT

A Florida high school student shares his father’s technique for preparing for the SAT with other students, and dropping out is not an option.

Harlem to Antarctica for Science, and Pupils

(author unknown) — Fri, 28 Mar 2008 05:05:53 PDT

Eager to be a role model, an African-American teacher plans to travel to Antarctica, where almost all is white.

Public Schools Expand Curriculum Online

(author unknown) — Wed, 26 Mar 2008 02:00:00 PDT

Students across the country are heading online for classes their public schools don't teach. In Virginia, a virtual program allows small schools to offer more advanced placement classes and compete with private schools, which use AP courses as a selling point.

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New NSLC Produced Resources

NSLC Librarian — Mon, 24 Mar 2008 16:31:33 PDT

General/Cross-Sector

Youth Voice in Service-Learning
http://www.servicelearning.org/instant_info/fact_sheets/cb_facts/youth_voice/index.php
Learn more about encouraging and increasing the input of young people in developing and implementing policies, plans and projects to guide service-learning efforts.

Higher Ed

Reflection in Higher Education Service-Learning
http://www.servicelearning.org/instant_info/fact_sheets/he_facts/he_reflection/
This fact sheet provides an overview of reflection in higher education service-learning and links to helpful resources.

K-12

Impacts of Service-Learning on Participating K-12 Students
http://www.servicelearning.org/instant_info/fact_sheets/k-12_facts/impacts/
This fact sheet presents recent research which emphasizes academic, civic/citizenship, social/personal, and resilience impacts of service-learning on participating K-12 students.

UK Honors Teachers Who Made a Difference - UK News

(author unknown) — Tue, 25 Mar 2008 04:37:14 PDT

UK Honors Teachers Who Made a Difference
UK News, KY - 23 hours ago
Rather, the UK College of Education created the program to provide individuals a means to express thanks to educators who have impacted their lives. ...

Schools trips are an essential part of every child's education ... - Health and Safety Executive (press release)

(author unknown) — Thu, 27 Mar 2008 04:00:08 PDT

Schools trips are an essential part of every child's education ...
Health and Safety Executive (press release), UK - 16 hours ago
More information can be found at www.hse.gov.uk/risk/index.htm Judith Hackitt went on to tell the conference that by far the biggest issues of concern in ...

Kenya: More Students to Benefit From Free Secondary Education - AllAfrica.com

(author unknown) — Tue, 25 Mar 2008 13:07:08 PDT

Kenya: More Students to Benefit From Free Secondary Education
AllAfrica.com, Washington - Mar 25, 2008
More students could be roped into the subsidized secondary education (SSE) plan from next year, if the Government secures about Sh32 billion it has sought ...

Nigeria: Unity Schools Old Students Hold Congress in Lagos - AllAfrica.com

(author unknown) — Wed, 26 Mar 2008 06:29:18 PDT

Nigeria: Unity Schools Old Students Hold Congress in Lagos
AllAfrica.com, Washington - Mar 26, 2008
The Forum is therefore dedicated to promoting the development and advancement of public secondary education in the country, using the colleges as models of ...
Nigeria: Maribet Holds Private School Show AllAfrica.com
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Education Trust to Raise US$ 100 Million for School Building Project - Government of Jamaica, Jamaica Information Service

(author unknown) — Wed, 26 Mar 2008 10:38:26 PDT

Education Trust to Raise US$ 100 Million for School Building Project
Government of Jamaica, Jamaica Information Service, Jamaica - Mar 26, 2008
... project was completed under the Ministry's Critically Needed Secondary School Places Project and the Reform of Secondary Education (ROSE 2). ...

KENYA: Free Secondary Schooling Policy Faces Testing Times - IPS

(author unknown) — Wed, 26 Mar 2008 19:08:09 PDT

KENYA: Free Secondary Schooling Policy Faces Testing Times
IPS, Italy - Mar 26, 2008
Arguably, these experiences should have proved an excellent dress rehearsal for the introduction of free secondary education earlier this year. ...

School Food Trust: Keep pupils locked in school to avoid junk food ... - ATL Education News

(author unknown) — Fri, 28 Mar 2008 08:44:56 PDT

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School Food Trust: Keep pupils locked in school to avoid junk food ...
ATL Education News, UK - Mar 28, 2008
Many secondary education pupils are tempted by junk food made available in the area and, instead of benefiting from the new nutritional standards in schools ...
Stop pupils from eating fast food lunches, trust urges AFP
Pupils face 'lock-ins' to stop junk-food lunches Independent
Keep pupils in to stop them eating junk Telegraph.co.uk
BBC News - Guardian
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Education assessment programmes to be reviewed - Jamaica Gleaner

(author unknown) — Thu, 27 Mar 2008 00:25:21 PDT

Education assessment programmes to be reviewed
Jamaica Gleaner, Jamaica - Mar 27, 2008
In the interim, a review of the Reform of Secondary Education curriculum will be undertaken as the initial stage of establishing a meaningful national grade ...
Babylon school among finalists for national grant Newsday
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K-8 won't get funding - The Bridgeton News - NJ.com

(author unknown) — Thu, 13 Mar 2008 22:41:14 PDT

K-8 won't get funding
The Bridgeton News - NJ.com, NJ - 14 hours ago
She said K-12 districts with high schools are more cost efficient than K-8 districts, and it is difficult for students from K-8 schools to change schools ...

Public schools get bad marks - commercialappeal.com (subscription)

(author unknown) — Thu, 13 Mar 2008 22:11:15 PDT

Public schools get bad marks
commercialappeal.com (subscription), TN - Mar 13, 2008
After jobs and economic growth, respondents said K-12 education was the most important issue facing the state of Tennessee. The poll's co-sponsors include ...

Strickland is saying right things about education - Mansfield News Journal

(author unknown) — Mon, 17 Mar 2008 04:12:34 PDT

Strickland is saying right things about education
Mansfield News Journal, OH - Mar 17, 2008
He's right that education is a disjointed venture with a seeming moat between K-12 education and the state's universities. He's right that public education ...
Official comes to Zelman's defense Dayton Daily News
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Is there an education funding crisis? Answer is complicated - Press-Enterprise

(author unknown) — Fri, 21 Mar 2008 20:48:16 PDT

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Is there an education funding crisis? Answer is complicated
Press-Enterprise, CA - Mar 21, 2008
Schwarzenegger says he wants to cut $4.4 billion from next year's projected K-12 education spending because of an estimated $8 billion state budget deficit. ...
Teachers answer Horne e-mail call Arizona Republic
Editorial: Even in tight times, Schwarzenegger must start on ... San Jose Mercury News
The school budget shortage scam North County Times
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State proposes new end-of-course tests - Palm Beach Post

(author unknown) — Sat, 15 Mar 2008 22:16:11 PDT

State proposes new end-of-course tests
Palm Beach Post, United States - 2 hours ago
Stephen Wise, R-Jacksonville, chairman of the Senate pre-K-12 education appropriations committee, said the department's proposal was out of proportion. ...

Officials say school closures can save millions - Ventura County Star

(author unknown) — Sun, 16 Mar 2008 00:04:11 PDT

Officials say school closures can save millions
Ventura County Star, CA - 17 minutes ago
The Thousand Oaks-based K-12 district says the $1.3 million in anticipated savings would reduce a growing budget gap. Over the past five years, the district ...

US approach to education worrisome - IndUS Business Journal

(author unknown) — Fri, 14 Mar 2008 14:01:23 PDT

IndUS Business Journal

US approach to education worrisome
IndUS Business Journal, MA - 52 minutes ago
Khator said this cannot continue, or else the United States will not be able to compete with emerging powers like India and China. “In these times of global ...