College Tuition or Inflation, Which is Rising Faster?

It is not a trick question. College tuition rates, not including room and board, have jumped over 6%, from last year, in public and private institutions. Consumer prices have risen less than 3% over recent years.

Check out the article at:
http://www.nytimes.com/2007/10/23/education/23tuition.html?ref=education

Detering High School Drop Outs with College Courses

Four years of high school, then four years of college? Not so, if New York City's pilot program to help curb high school drop out rates is implemented. The program strives to mix in college credited classes with high school classes to award a bachelor's degree in seven years.

Read the full article at:
http://www.nytimes.com/2007/10/24/education/24regents.html?ref=education

Superintendant Sends Errant Email

Don't hit the "Send" button too quickly! That's the lesson Dr. Farrell, superintendant of Catskill schools in NY, learned when her errant email was received by a less than enthused 6th grade teacher.

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http://www.nytimes.com/2007/10/25/nyregion/25towns.html?_r=1&ref=education&oref=slogin

OMG--HPPY BDAY TXT MSG!

A popular form of communication between teens with cell phones turns 15 yrs. old today and continues to its rise into the mainstream. More than 158 billion texts were sent last year and that number should rise this year! English teachers, however, are the ones noticing the rise of text message language in their students' essays.

Check out the article at:
http://www.nacacnet.org/MemberPortal/News/newsfeed/newsarticle.htm?id=I1330941388

To Interview or Not To Interview?

According to a recent NACAC (National Association of College Admissions Counselors) study, college interviews figure less than other factors into the admissions decision. This, however, does not cut down the stress--anxiety over the college interview is still alive and well.

Check out the article at:
http://www.nacacnet.org/MemberPortal/News/newsfeed/newsarticle.htm?id=I3252867888

The Little Rock Nine: Seven Stories

Wonderful interactive article from the New York Times, about the nine students who were turned away from Central High School's doors in 1957 Arkansas. Seven of the nine recount the time after the historic event.

The interactive article:
http://www.nytimes.com/interactive/2007/10/01/us/20071001_LITTLEROCK_GRAPHIC.html#

Harvard Inaugurates First Woman President

Drew Gilpin Faust becomes Harvard University's first female president.

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http://www.nytimes.com/2007/10/13/education/13harvard.html?_r=1&ref=education&oref=slogin

DOE toughening on college work-study program

A minimum of 7% of work-study programs should be awarded to students engaged in Community Service.

Check out the article:
http://www.insidehighered.com/news/2007/10/11/workstudy