Education chief says feds looking at teacher bias claims

PHOENIX (AP) — Arizona’s education chief says the federal government has launched an investigation into whether the state discriminates against teachers who are nonnative English speakers.

Education Beat: September 8, 2010

Education Foundation hosting exhibit & recognition event Sept. 29

DEARBORN — Dearborn Education Foundation will be displaying the fruits of its labor during an exhibit Sept. 29.

Students head back to school in Morristown, Morris Township and Morris Plains

Students will be heading back to school in Morristown, Morris Township and Morris Plains next Tuesday, Sept. 7.

Bridgepoint Education to Present at BMO Capital Markets 2010 Back to School Education Conference

Bridgepoint Education, Inc. , a provider of postsecondary education services, announced today that Andrew Clark, chief executive officer, and Dan Devine, chief financial officer, will make a presentation at the BMO Capital Markets 2010 Back to School Education Conference on Thursday, September 16, 2010 at 1:15 p.m.

ChinaCast Education to Present at the BMO Capital Markets 10th Annual Back to School Education Conference on September ...

ChinaCast Education , a leading for-profit, post-secondary education and e-learning services provider in China, today announced that the Company will present at the BMO Capital Markets 10th Annual Back to School Education Conference, which will be taking place on September 16, 2010, in New York City.

College Football Fans Confess: Most Willing to Skip Date Night, Work, Family Weddings to Watch the Big Game

With college football season in full swing, fans are already rethinking their priorities â as in, "What would I ditch to watch the game?"

College Football Fans Confess: Most Willing to Skip Date Night, Work, Family Weddings to Watch the Big Game

With college football season in full swing, fans are already rethinking their priorities â as in, "What would I ditch to watch the game?"

Michigan college developing online 'green chemistry' info clearinghouse

GRAND RAPIDS, Mich. (AP) — The Center for Sustainability at Aquinas College plans to develop an online clearinghouse of green chemistry information and resources.

Students enjoy religious holiday

Almost 200 students gathered at the Chabad Jewish Student Center at UT on Wednesday to celebrate the first of two days of Rosh Hashana, or the Jewish New Year. To kick off the evening, Rabbi Zev Johnson, co-director of the center, spoke about the difference between happiness and goodness and read from a Jewish prayer book. A five-course meal, including traditional Rosh Hashana dishes such as ...

New Muslim college welcomes freshmen in California

Amid the uproar over the proposed mosque near ground zero in New York, a new Islamic college recently opened its doors in California with plans to educate a new generation of Muslim-American leaders.

Students awarded SCA scholarships

Fourteen Fox Valley students recently were awarded $18,500 by SCA Americas a global hygiene and paper company as a part of its scholarship program.

College of Lake County briefs

Chicago's premiere Mexican folk music ensemble , Sones de Mexico, returns to the College of Lake County at 7:30 p.m. on Sept. 16 to kick off the James Lumber Center for the Performing Arts' 14th professional touring series season. A pre-show lecture will be held from 6:45-7:15 p.m.

College Notes

College of Lake County, Grayslake International film: "Duck Season" ( Mexico ) will be shown at 7 p.m. Friday at 19351 Washington St. Details, (847) 543-2623.University of Wisconsin-Parkside, KenoshaReading: The Theatre Arts Department will present a dramatic reading of Chicago playwright Joel Drake Johnson's biting comedy "As the Beaver" at 7:30 p.m. Sept. 17-19 at 900 Wood Road. Admission free ...

Higher education chief decries cuts in funding

Massachusetts higher education commissioner Richard Freeland criticized state legislators yesterday for continuing to cut funding for public universities and colleges amid increased student demand, saying that they have put the system of 29 schools in a compromised position. Higher education - Education - Massachusetts - Colleges and Universities - Public university

Students take world football record into extra time

STUDENTS at the University of Warwick staged a marathon football match over the weekend to regain a world record and raise cash for the Meningitis Trust.

College Fair Draws Thousands of Students

Thousands of students attended the annual college fair. Students say they're worried about the reduced enrollment and increasing tuition rates. Michelle Roberts spoke to college representatives, and has some tips for students trying to get accepted.

Students head back to school

Bigfork students returned to the school Tuesday, Sept. 7, to a number of facility and technology upgrades completed over the summer.

College volleyball: 9-1 Lady Leopards rise to No. 8 in NJCAA rankings

The Temple College Lady Leopards continue to soar to new heights, as they moved up to No. 8 in the NJCAA Division I volleyball poll released Wednesday.

College of Nursing receives training grant

By: Alexandra Oxner, CORRESPONDENT The USF College of Nursing is one of only two colleges in the nation to be awarded a and ensp;five-year, $1.3 million and ensp;federal grant from the Health and ensp;Resources and Services Administration ( HRSA ). Its goal is to...

College football notes

Students escape burning bus at Bacchus Marsh

STUDENTS were forced to evacuate a school bus that caught fire near Bacchus Marsh this morning.

College Shorts

Mental illness increases on college campuses According to a recent study presented at the 118th convention of the American Psychological Association, mental illness has seen a marked increase among college students over the last decade. “University and college counseling services around the country are reporting that the needs of students seeking services are escalating toward…

COLLEGE CORNER

Eureka College junior forward Cody Halstead (Richwoods) was named St. Louis Intercollegiate Athletic Conference Player of the Week. A transfer from Illinois Central College, Halstead had four goals and an assist in three matches last week.

College Hill exploring grocery co-op

College Hill advocates have sought to attract a grocery store to the area for years with no luck. Now they’re exploring the possibility of a co-operative grocery owned by its customers.

College and pro football games on TV this weekend (Sept. 9-13)

Flying to a college football game? Take these tips

Smell the tailgate party -- it's college football season. But if you're flying in for a game, you might be headed for a headache. Cutbacks at major airlines have made flight choices more difficult this fall, especially to smaller college towns. Here are a few tips to keep in mind when planning your trip: The pre-game Here's the rundown if you haven't flown in a while: Planes are...

Education spending here still lowest

Japan again spent the least on education in 2007 among the 28 member countries of the Organization for Economic Cooperation and Development in terms of the ratio of such state spending to gross domestic product, according to an OECD report. The nation's 2007 ratio, 3.3 percent, was the third-lowest, following 2003 and 2005. Japan was also the second-lowest in 2004 and 2006 in the annual OECD ...

Education Management Corporation Announces September Investor Presentation and Webcast Schedule

Education Management Corporation , a leading provider of post-secondary education, announced today that it will webcast presentations by Todd S. Nelson, chief executive officer, and Edward H.

Education chief says feds looking at bias claims

PHOENIX (AP) — Arizona's education chief says the federal government has launched an investigation into whether the state discriminates against teachers who are nonnative English speakers. The state Department of Education for years has been monitoring English fluency of teachers who instruct English learners. In April, the education department began instructing districts to fire teachers who ...