http://www.examiner.com/x-1393-Education-Examiner?cid=exrss-Education-Examiner en-us Sat, 21 Nov 2009 17:58:16 -0700 Fri, 20 Nov 2009 20:19:55 -0700 BlogCFC http://blogs.law.harvard.edu/tech/rss http://www.examiner.com/x-1393-Education-Examiner~y2009m11d20-Charter-schools-enroll-14-million-students-nationwide-while-demand-rises?cid=exrss-Education-Examiner Public charter schools continue to grow at a steady rate, and the waiting lists are long in most areas, according to a report by the National Alliance of Public Charter Schools. About 1.4 million students attend public charter schools nationw... Charter Schools Fri, 20 Nov 2009 20:19:55 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-1393-Education-Examiner~y2009m11d20-Charter-schools-enroll-14-million-students-nationwide-while-demand-rises?cid=exrss-Education-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-1393-Education-Examiner~y2009m11d19-Most-young-Americans-are-not-qualified-for-military-service?cid=exrss-Education-Examiner Three out of four American citizens ages 17 to 24 are unfit for military service, according to a government report called "Ready, Willing and Unable to Serve."   What are some of the reasons that young people are not qualif... Military Thu, 19 Nov 2009 19:16:58 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-1393-Education-Examiner~y2009m11d19-Most-young-Americans-are-not-qualified-for-military-service?cid=exrss-Education-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-1393-Education-Examiner~y2009m11d18-Governor-Granholm-pleas-with-college-students-to-help-her-restore-Promise-Scholarships?cid=exrss-Education-Examiner Governor Jennifer Granholm is desperate to convince Michigan college families to put pressure on the Michigan Senate to reinstate the Michigan Promise Scholarship. The Michigan Promise scholarship affects 96,000 college students who eac... College Wed, 18 Nov 2009 19:13:57 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-1393-Education-Examiner~y2009m11d18-Governor-Granholm-pleas-with-college-students-to-help-her-restore-Promise-Scholarships?cid=exrss-Education-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-1393-Education-Examiner~y2009m11d18-Governor-Jennifer-Granholms-gives-radio-address-regarding-the-Michigan-Promise-Scholarship?cid=exrss-Education-Examiner Governor Jennifer Granholm is currently on a mission to convince the Michigan Senate to reinstate the Michigan Promise Scholarship. The Promise Scholarship, a $4000 scholarship which affects 9,600 students, was discontinued when the state budg... College Wed, 18 Nov 2009 19:12:49 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-1393-Education-Examiner~y2009m11d18-Governor-Jennifer-Granholms-gives-radio-address-regarding-the-Michigan-Promise-Scholarship?cid=exrss-Education-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-1393-Education-Examiner~y2009m11d16-Sarah-Palin-confused-in-college-attended-five-schools-in-six-years?cid=exrss-Education-Examiner  Sarah Palin has been a fascinating figure to many since she ran for vice-president last year, and Americans continue to follow her on her book tour, which included a stop today to interview with Oprah. Palin's new book, Going Rogue: An American... College Mon, 16 Nov 2009 20:18:32 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-1393-Education-Examiner~y2009m11d16-Sarah-Palin-confused-in-college-attended-five-schools-in-six-years?cid=exrss-Education-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-1393-Education-Examiner~y2009m11d16-Have-Rhees-school-reforms-cost-Mayor-Fenty-his-job?cid=exrss-Education-Examiner Michelle Rhee said Friday that she would feel "very responsible" if Mayor Adrian Fenty loses his 2010 re-election bid, according to the Washington Post. "When he (Fenty) hired me, he told me ......that he was willing to risk his... US Public Schools Sun, 15 Nov 2009 22:07:26 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-1393-Education-Examiner~y2009m11d16-Have-Rhees-school-reforms-cost-Mayor-Fenty-his-job?cid=exrss-Education-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-1393-Education-Examiner~y2009m11d14-Homeschooled-families-denied-H1N1-vaccinations-lawyer-forces-equal-treatment?cid=exrss-Education-Examiner Children in two homeschool families in Virginia were refused H1N1 vaccines because the public health department told them “We’re saving the vaccines for public school students.” One of the children in southwest Virginia had a... Homeschooling Sat, 14 Nov 2009 19:30:24 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-1393-Education-Examiner~y2009m11d14-Homeschooled-families-denied-H1N1-vaccinations-lawyer-forces-equal-treatment?cid=exrss-Education-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-1393-Education-Examiner~y2009m11d13-States-turn-back-on-millions-of-Race-to-the-Top-funds-due-to-educators-concerns?cid=exrss-Education-Examiner Some educators won't buy Obama's Race to the Top program, and states are turning down Race to the Top funds from the U.S. Department of Education. Why would states turn the money down? Basically, it's because edu... Teachers No Child Left Behind Charter Schools School Budget Stimulus Plan Fri, 13 Nov 2009 18:56:55 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-1393-Education-Examiner~y2009m11d13-States-turn-back-on-millions-of-Race-to-the-Top-funds-due-to-educators-concerns?cid=exrss-Education-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-1393-Education-Examiner~y2009m11d12-Should-students-be-allowed-to-pay-cash-for-better-grades?cid=exrss-Education-Examiner A North Carolina middle school was offering 20 test points to students in exchange for a $20 donation before administrators put a halt to it, according to the News Observer.  The practice at Rosewood Middle School in Goldsboro was brought... Fundraising School Budget Thu, 12 Nov 2009 20:01:02 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-1393-Education-Examiner~y2009m11d12-Should-students-be-allowed-to-pay-cash-for-better-grades?cid=exrss-Education-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-1393-Education-Examiner~y2009m11d11-Schools-generate-revenue-through-sale-of-surplus-assets?cid=exrss-Education-Examiner Schools throughout California are generating revenue by using InterSchola to manage the sale of schools’ surplus goods through an online auction marketplace.  “Some forward-thinking school business administrators see opportu... School fundraisers School Budget Wed, 11 Nov 2009 19:30:09 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-1393-Education-Examiner~y2009m11d11-Schools-generate-revenue-through-sale-of-surplus-assets?cid=exrss-Education-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-1393-Education-Examiner~y2009m11d10-Charter-school-pays-college-costs-for-graduates-who-agree-to-help-city?cid=exrss-Education-Examiner A charter public school in Detroit will pay nearly the full cost of the first year of college for any of its 124 seniors who are eligible, the Detroit Free Press reported. The program is a reward for seniors who pledged four years ago to retu... Charter Schools College Tue, 10 Nov 2009 09:12:59 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-1393-Education-Examiner~y2009m11d10-Charter-school-pays-college-costs-for-graduates-who-agree-to-help-city?cid=exrss-Education-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-1393-Education-Examiner~y2009m11d9-College-101-How-should-parents-communicate-with-their-college-students?cid=exrss-Education-Examiner Most parents of college students struggle with communication. How often should we visit or call our young adults, and what should we talk about? Most of us don’t want to smother our kids, but want to be sure that they are doing well. A... College Mon, 09 Nov 2009 07:36:26 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-1393-Education-Examiner~y2009m11d9-College-101-How-should-parents-communicate-with-their-college-students?cid=exrss-Education-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-1393-Education-Examiner~y2009m11d7-Citizen-group-demands-reform-for-schools-and-unions-after-scores-decline?cid=exrss-Education-Examiner The Education Action Group is getting more and more brazen as they continue the drumbeat for major change in the public schools. Their latest newsletter criticizes the teachers’ unions and the school system as it outlines how school fu... School Budget Education Reports Sat, 07 Nov 2009 20:11:35 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-1393-Education-Examiner~y2009m11d7-Citizen-group-demands-reform-for-schools-and-unions-after-scores-decline?cid=exrss-Education-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-1393-Education-Examiner~y2009m11d5-Adoption-101-How-to-adopt-a-child?cid=exrss-Education-Examiner If you have ever thought of adopting, there is no better time than now. November is National Adoption Month, and many children are in need of a loving home. However, the process seems overwhelming. Where do you start? The first steps t... Adoption Awareness Month Thu, 05 Nov 2009 14:43:09 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-1393-Education-Examiner~y2009m11d5-Adoption-101-How-to-adopt-a-child?cid=exrss-Education-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-1393-Education-Examiner~y2009m11d5-Adoption-101-Should-I-adopt-a-foster-international-or-domestic-child?cid=exrss-Education-Examiner Adopting a child is a big step, and there is no better time to begin than November, which is National Adoption Awareness Month. The first step towards adopting is to call a local agency for information about a family assessment, which could t... Adoption Awareness Month Thu, 05 Nov 2009 14:41:00 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-1393-Education-Examiner~y2009m11d5-Adoption-101-Should-I-adopt-a-foster-international-or-domestic-child?cid=exrss-Education-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-1393-Education-Examiner~y2009m11d5-Adoption-101-Family-Assessments-for-adoption?cid=exrss-Education-Examiner November is National Adoption Month, so now is a good time to get started on the process and help a child in need of a loving home.  The first step in most adoptions is to have a family assessment, also known as a home study. In many st... Adoption Awareness Month Thu, 05 Nov 2009 14:38:59 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-1393-Education-Examiner~y2009m11d5-Adoption-101-Family-Assessments-for-adoption?cid=exrss-Education-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-1393-Education-Examiner~y2009m11d5-Adoption-101-Adoption-agencies-and-other-resources?cid=exrss-Education-Examiner November is National Adoption Month, and there are many important decisions to be made if you decide to adopt. Begin the process of adopting with three major steps: obtaining a family assessment, deciding which type of adoption you want, and c... Adoption Awareness Month Thu, 05 Nov 2009 14:24:11 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-1393-Education-Examiner~y2009m11d5-Adoption-101-Adoption-agencies-and-other-resources?cid=exrss-Education-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-1393-Education-Examiner~y2009m11d2-Literacy-101-Oprah-Winfrey-film-highlights-National-Family-Literacy-Month?cid=exrss-Education-Examiner One-third of all fourth graders in this country cannot read at grade level, according to the National Center for Educational Statistics. This is a serious problem. Reading is the foundation of all education, and those who can't read have ... Literacy Mon, 02 Nov 2009 18:42:29 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-1393-Education-Examiner~y2009m11d2-Literacy-101-Oprah-Winfrey-film-highlights-National-Family-Literacy-Month?cid=exrss-Education-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-1393-Education-Examiner~y2009m11d2-Should-parents-receive-tax-rebates-for-private-school-tuition?cid=exrss-Education-Examiner School choice proponents recommend education tax credits as the best possible option for saving our nation’s educational system.  A tax credit gives parents a set amount of money back for tuition paid to a private school, allow... Educational Options Mon, 02 Nov 2009 00:24:37 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-1393-Education-Examiner~y2009m11d2-Should-parents-receive-tax-rebates-for-private-school-tuition?cid=exrss-Education-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-1393-Education-Examiner~y2009m10d28-More-arrests-in-gang-rape-of-California-girl-after-homecoming-dance?cid=exrss-Education-Examiner  A man and two boys were arrested late Tuesday for taking part in beating and gang raping a 15-year old girl after her high school homecoming dance last Saturday night. The attack occurred at Richmond High School, located in the San Franc... Violence among students Wed, 28 Oct 2009 12:50:22 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-1393-Education-Examiner~y2009m10d28-More-arrests-in-gang-rape-of-California-girl-after-homecoming-dance?cid=exrss-Education-Examiner