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Online GLBT School To Launch In 2010

8.6.09 - t will be an environment where students don't have to worry about harassment, Glick said. "Diversity, multicultural education…

Duncan: States could lose out on stimulus cash consider Obama wants to expand the number of charter schools

May 29, 2009 - States will hurt their chance to compete for millions of federal stimulus dollars if they fail to embrace innovations like charter schools, Education Secretary Arne Duncan said Thursday.

Debate rages over Hebrew charter school in NYC

Two years after the debut of a controversial public school focusing on Arabic language and culture, a Hebrew language charter school is opening in New York City, stoking further debate about the purpose of a public school education.

California Algebra Requirement Halted

In Washington, everyone applauds a governor who wants to raise academic standards for all students. Back in his or her home state, a governor who proposes to do just that can get sued. Gov. Arnold Schwarzenegger learned this lesson not long ago when his plan to requir

6 Puerto Rican Catholic schools to close due to meltdown

Roman Catholic officials plan to shutter six church schools in the Puerto Rican capital next year in part because of the global financial crisis.

University brings American-style learning to Iraq

Sulaimaniyah, Iraq – In a makeshift university classroom in northern Iraq, from the back of the class, Kosar Osman voices what would be a radical goal in the Middle East – a meritocracy.

New federal student loan terms take effect

Changes in the federal student aid program that took effect Tuesday will lessen interest rates for some students while increasing the amount they can borrow.

Analysis: Law schools growing, but jobs aren't

To hear many students tell it, law school is a guaranteed ticket to a well-paying career. So a recent milestone must have sounded like good news.

Appeals court revives school Bible club lawsuit

Reuters - A U.S. appeals court on Friday revived a lawsuit by Christian students who claimed their Washington state school district unfairly refused to recognize their Bible study club as a school-sponsored group.

Ohio school suspends boy over Mohawk

PARMA, Ohio - A kindergarten student with a freshly spiked Mohawk has been suspended from school. Michelle Barile, the mother of 6-year-old Bryan Ruda, said nothing in the Parma Community School handbook prohibits the haircut,