Going Back to College: Education News

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Books About Returning to College
Browse a selection of popular books about returning to college as an adult learner.

Early-Decision Applications Are Up at Colleges, in Spite of the Economy
Some need-blind colleges said that they had been publicizing their generous financial aid packages, and that it seemed to be paying off.

Tuition Jump in Florida Wins Backing of Governor
Gov. Charlie Crist urged the Legislature to allow tuition increases at the state?s public universities to blunt the impact of budget cuts.

U.S. Agrees to Buy Student Loans to Ease Borrowing
The Education Department announced that it would buy up to $6.5 billion of federally guaranteed student loans made in the 2007-8 academic year as part of its effort to make sure loans are available.

California Universities Will Cut Enrollment Unless State Increases Money
Hard hit by budget cuts, the California State University system is planning to cut its enrollment by 10,000 students for the 2009-10 academic year.

Obamas choose private Sidwell Friends School (AP)

AP - President-elect Barack Obama and his wife have chosen Sidwell Friends School for their two daughters, opting for a private institution that another White House child, Chelsea Clinton, attended a decade ago.

New York elementary school is renamed for Obama (AP)
AP - At the behest of its students, an elementary school near New York City has been renamed after President-elect Barack Obama.

Fla. governor embraces college tuition increases (AP)

AP - Gov. Charlie Crist continued to veer away from his previous opposition to raising tuition with a proposal this week allowing for increases of up to 15 percent a year at all state universities. But a top Democratic lawmaker said it's the wrong time for that course as people struggle with foreclosures and layoffs.

US court: Parents cannot sue to enforce 'No Child' (AP)
AP - A federal appeals court says parents cannot sue school districts to force them to comply with the No Child Left Behind Act.

College Rank Can Influence Parent and Student Decisions
Take the time to research public school rankings using a school finder. Both you and your child will be so glad that you did.

Identifying the Right College For You
Success is something you make for yourself. But how do you find the right path towards that success? For the most part, people believe education is the key to success.

Professors - Design an Effective Course Syllabus - Assignments, Assessments, ...
One of the first few areas that students check out in your course syllabus is the 'assignments and tests.' From your perspective, you know that creating learning experiences for the students and assessing their learning is of the utmost importance. Consider these three areas carefully when strategically preparing your syllabus: assignments, assessments, and in-class learning experiences.

Prominent New York University Boasts History, Tradition and Honor
History, honor and tradition. Many colleges like to boast these elements as things that are important to attracting the right students to their campuses. New York University, or NYU, is one school that certainly has all three.