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From P.S. 176X, kids with autism get joyful launch

Thu, 02 Jul 2009 17:56:00 EDT

All parents have hopes and dreams for their children. Parents of kids with serious disabilities are no different. But in their moments of wildest imagination, the parents of Vicki Martinez, Chase Ferguson and Travis Cardona could not have envisioned high school graduation -- certainly not in the dark days when they first learned their children had autism.

Commentary: Give kids a beacon of hope

Thu, 11 Jun 2009 12:20:00 EDT

To be effective in Congress, you must focus. With so many issues and debates occurring at any given time, it is easy to spread yourself too thin and lose sight of your goal.

SAT questions arise about Memphis' Dozier

Sat, 06 Jun 2009 00:14:00 EDT

ATLANTA (AP) -- Robert Dozier is the second men's basketball player who starred on the Memphis team that made it to the 2008 championship game to have questions arise about his entrance exams.

Utah reports first swine flu death; NYC has closed 21 schools

Wed, 20 May 2009 23:34:00 EDT

A Utah man with chronic health problems died Wednesday from complications associated with swine flu, a local health official said. If confirmed, it would be the ninth U.S. fatality associated with the flu outbreak.

Against odds, some grads find Wall Street jobs

Wed, 20 May 2009 19:12:00 EDT

Mohamed Desoky says his friends have mixed reactions when he tells them he's landed a seemingly stellar job on Wall Street.

5 more NYC schools close on flu fears

Mon, 18 May 2009 23:19:00 EDT

Four more New York City public schools and one private school will close for a week after an increase of reports of students with flu-like symptoms, city officials announced Monday.

Nursery school competition heats up in India

Tue, 12 May 2009 04:14:00 EDT

There was stone cold silence in the car, as the Kumars drove home.

10 homeschooled celebrities

Thu, 23 Apr 2009 14:32:00 EDT

Agatha Christie was a painfully shy girl, so her mom homeschooled her even though her two older siblings attended private school.

Can Second Life help teach doctors to treat patients?

Mon, 30 Mar 2009 23:45:00 EDT

At Imperial College London, medical students navigate a full-service hospital where they see patients, order X-rays, consult with colleagues and make diagnoses.

Data: U.S. teachers contracted to work longer than G-8 counterparts

Wed, 25 Mar 2009 23:40:00 EDT

Teachers in the United States are contracted to work more hours than their counterparts in other Group of Eight countries, according to a report released Wednesday by the U.S. Department of Education.

Commentary: Obama, Dems wrong to kill school vouchers

Wed, 11 Mar 2009 14:46:00 EDT

When President Obama signs the $410 billion omnibus spending bill, there will be shouts of joy from both sides as Republicans and Democrats get their cherished earmarks.

Commentary: Throwing billions at schools won't fix them

Thu, 05 Mar 2009 18:45:00 EST

The American Recovery and Reinvestment Act, President Obama's stimulus package, could serve as a historic investment in our children's future, an initiative that could very well change the course of our nation.

I spy ... future gamblers in your kindergarten class?

Wed, 04 Mar 2009 22:56:00 EST

Is your kindergartner easily distracted? Maybe a little hyper? This might seem like typical child behavior but a new study published in the March 2009 issue of the Archives of Pediatrics and Adolescent Medicine suggests it could be a red flag for a potential gambling addiction as he or she ages.

Education chief favors longer school year

Sat, 28 Feb 2009 17:30:00 EST

Those lazy days of summer may become a thing of the past if the new secretary of education has his way.

Unemployed workers heading back to school

Sun, 15 Feb 2009 16:11:00 EST

Janice McFadden's story hardly stands out.

Bill and Melinda Gates go back to school

Wed, 26 Nov 2008 10:59:00 EST

When Bill Gates gets worked up about something, his body language changes. He suspends his habit of rocking forward and back in his chair and sits a little straighter. His voice rises in pitch. Today the subject is America's schools.

College costs rise

Wed, 29 Oct 2008 21:16:00 EDT

The total cost of going to a private four-year college rose to $34,132 on average for the 2008-09 academic year, according to a report released Wednesday.

Why MBA Means 'More Bitterness Ahead'

Fri, 24 Oct 2008 01:00:00 EDT

Business school graduates are heading out into a cold, cold climate as financial companies clam up or close down

Commentary: Don't use SATs to rank college quality

Fri, 17 Oct 2008 16:40:00 EDT

A recent controversy at Baylor University has brought new attention to the widespread misuse of standardized college admission tests to rank the quality of America's colleges and universities.

Hidden College Costs: Rising Fees

Tue, 09 Sep 2008 21:00:00 EDT

Compared to pricey private colleges, state schools can be a bargain. But extra fees are adding to the financial burden

Fewer US Med Students Choosing Primary Care

Tue, 09 Sep 2008 20:00:00 EDT

Only 2% of graduating medical students say they plan to work in primary care internal medicine, raising worries about a looming shortage of the first-stop doctors who used to be the backbone of the American medical system

U.S. Colleges' Green Grade: C-

Sun, 24 Aug 2008 17:00:00 EDT

Campuses may be getting greener, but college curriculums are falling behind in teaching students the basics of global warming and sustainability

A Homeschooling Win in California

Wed, 13 Aug 2008 19:00:00 EDT

In a stunning reversal of its own ruling, a California court says it's O.K. for uncredentialed parents to homeschool their kids. But regulatory questions remain

Tips for minimum wage earners

Thu, 24 Jul 2008 20:11:00 EDT

The Federal minimum wage is increasing to $6.55 an hour today. But for most folks facing higher prices on everything from a gallon of milk to a gallon of gas, it's still getting harder to make ends meet.

Study: Medical students show racial bias

Wed, 09 Jul 2008 20:22:00 EDT

Edna sits on an examining table ready and alert -- she wants answers about the lump in her breast.

More colleges move toward optional SATs

Fri, 30 May 2008 15:33:00 EDT

Jen Wang of Short Hills, New Jersey, took her first SAT when she was in sixth grade, long before she would start filling out college applications.

MBA students go for Google

Thu, 29 May 2008 13:22:00 EDT

Where do MBA students most want to work when they get out of school? Investment banks and consulting firms are still popular choices, but for the second straight year, the most coveted employer is Google, a recent survey found.

A chance to compare MBA schools

Thu, 29 May 2008 12:53:00 EDT

Dan Berger, a 26-year-old aide to New York Congressman Charles Rangel, knew he wanted to get an MBA but, he says now, he was overwhelmed by the number and variety of programs available: "I knew I needed to gather a lot of information before choosing a school, but I really didn't know where to start."

Wake Forest Drops SAT Requirement

Tue, 27 May 2008 14:00:00 EDT

Wake Forest University will no longer require applicants to take the SAT and ACT exams, boosting a movement to lessen the importance of standardized tests in college admissions

Commentary: Tax-free hypocrisy from higher education

Fri, 16 May 2008 19:36:00 EDT

There is an industry in this country that is making billions in profit while average Americans are struggling to fill up their gas tanks.

Wall Street - land of job uncertainty

Tue, 01 Apr 2008 16:58:00 EDT

Last fall, as bad news about the credit crisis began to pile up, MBA student Brendan McHugh started to wonder about his chances of securing a coveted internship at a top securities firm.

Taking the kids: Exploring the heart of college country

Tue, 18 Mar 2008 14:58:00 EDT

Secretly, I'm congratulating myself.

California Resists Home School Ruling

Wed, 12 Mar 2008 20:00:00 EDT

In the wake of a surprise court decision, the state says that its home schoolers are "legal" pending appeal

Criminalizing Home Schoolers

Sat, 08 Mar 2008 04:00:00 EST

A child-abuse lawsuit ruling may have created a horde of truants in California, affecting as many as 200,000 children

7 qualities you need to be a great parent to a preschooler

Tue, 22 Jan 2008 15:03:00 EST

What's it really take to parent a preschooler? It's pretty simple, once you realize what kids this age can and can't do (and what sets them off and what keeps them happy!). Here are seven qualities that make it much easier to manage all that, and why they're so crucial when you've got an independent-minded, boundary-testing picky eater on your hands.

VIDEO: Will Smith Planning to Start a School

Wed, 12 Dec 2007 21:45:00 EST

Video courtesy Buena Vista EntertainmentHaving immersed himself in educational theories while home-schooling his kids, Will Smith says he and his wife, Jada Pinkett Smith, plan to put that knowledge to greater use by teaming with like-minded parents and creating a full school.

10 secrets for getting into a top B-school

Mon, 10 Dec 2007 17:41:00 EST

Getting accepted into a top MBA program is an arduous, time-consuming process, with plenty of potential pitfalls along the way. Witness that the most prestigious and selective schools - Harvard, Wharton, Stanford, and their ilk - say they accept only 10% of all those who apply.

Young doctors in debt

Fri, 16 Nov 2007 16:47:00 EST

It's Wednesday evening and Megan Reis can't remember when she last saw her husband Chris. Small wonder. Since Sunday morning, Meg has worked more than 60 hours at Advocate Hope Children's Hospital, the Chicago-area facility where she is training in pediatrics.

From six figures to student loans

Thu, 15 Nov 2007 09:51:00 EST

After nearly 20 years in the energy industry, Jay Mulki was earning a handsome six-figure salary and managing a department of 50 employees. But Mulki longed to work fewer hours and pursue another dream: to teach marketing at a university.

Commentary: Integrative medicine is 'new way of healing'

Tue, 06 Nov 2007 23:40:00 EST

In a recent column, Emily Breidbart, a second-year medical student at New York University School of Medicine, expressed concerns about her medical education and the frustrating health-care system she will soon enter.

Teacher Who Fled With Boy Arrested

Sat, 03 Nov 2007 13:00:00 EDT

A female schoolteacher and the 13-year-old boy she allegedly ran away with have been arrested in Mexico, a prosecutor said Saturday

Russia's business school battle

Fri, 26 Oct 2007 09:07:00 EDT

The big question right now in Russian politics is who will succeed Vladimir Putin as President in the 2008 election. As it turns out, the two front-runners -- first deputy prime ministers Sergei Ivanov and Dmitry Medvedev -- are also squaring off in a contest for business-school supremacy in Russia.

College costs keep rising

Mon, 22 Oct 2007 19:43:00 EDT

The average total cost of a private four-year college rose to $32,307 for the current school year, but the rate of increase has slowed compared to public school prices, according to a report released Monday.

Kids use yoga to learn mythology, fight pre-test jitters

Mon, 08 Oct 2007 15:08:00 EDT

Fourth-grade teacher Elisabeth Beckwith wants her students at Fernbank Elementary School in Decatur, Georgia, to pay attention to a lesson on Greek mythology.

They want to sell your kid

Wed, 19 Sep 2007 08:48:00 EDT

To improve her chances of getting into a good college, Caitlin Pickavance, a 17-year-old high school senior from Danville, Calif., has been working with a private college coach since her freshman year (cost: $800).

Sixth Graders Take on Wall Street

Fri, 07 Sep 2007 20:00:00 EDT

A trailblazing Chicago school starts economic education early to give inner-city black kids a leg up

Better Bedside Manners

Wed, 05 Sep 2007 16:00:00 EDT

A new study shows that a standardized test of doctor communication skills can help create a nicer, better doctor of the future

The do-gooder's MBA

Wed, 22 Aug 2007 12:13:00 EDT

Omar Yaqub didn't want a conventional 9-to-5 job after business school. He wanted to help save the world. So the 28-year-old MBA went to Nigeria to tackle an impossible task: creating demand for a product no one wanted.

Med student struggles to preserve her idealism

Fri, 17 Aug 2007 03:40:00 EDT

"Two minutes!" yells our course coordinator.

Taking the kids: Touring college campuses

Mon, 09 Jul 2007 04:59:00 EDT

Laurel Herter wishes she'd canceled the college tour trip as soon as she heard the dismal forecast.

Many American colleges balk at U.S. News rankings

Wed, 20 Jun 2007 20:34:00 EDT

If presidents of some of the nation's top liberal arts colleges get their way, they will no longer be included in the U.S. News and World Report's influential collegiate ranking system.

How Nebraska Leaves No Child Behind

Thu, 31 May 2007 20:10:00 EDT

One maverick state devised its own education strategy that bucks the trend toward high-stakes tests and federal control

25 Top MBA Employers

Thu, 03 May 2007 16:10:00 EDT

Think of it as a popularity contest for companies. Each year, research firm Universum surveys MBA candidates on where they'd most like to work for an exclusive Fortune.com list.

Sallie Mae's private side

Mon, 30 Apr 2007 10:50:00 EDT

The lure for private-equity firm J.C. Flowers' $25 billion buyout of student-loan giant Sallie Mae may be its fast-growing and lucrative business providing private education loans -- loans that exi...

The trouble with MBAs

Mon, 23 Apr 2007 10:31:00 EDT

When Jack Welch gave a guest lecture at MIT's Sloan School of Management in 2005, someone in the crowd asked, "What should we be learning in business school?" Welch's reply: "Just concentrate on ne...

Top colleges get more affordable

Thu, 22 Mar 2007 15:20:00 EDT

A college education may be getting less expensive at some of the most prestigious schools.

The race to bring more diversity to business

Tue, 21 Nov 2006 21:12:00 EST

There's a hole in higher education that you probably haven't heard about.

Highest paid college presidents

Mon, 20 Nov 2006 13:15:00 EST

Running a university or college can make for 20-hour days and intense pressure to please a long list of factions from donors, board members and alumni to faculty, students and parents.

Average college cost breaks $30,000

Tue, 24 Oct 2006 14:24:00 EDT

The average cost of a four-year private college jumped to $30,367 this school year, the first time the average has broken the $30,000 mark.

No excuses or short cuts at Atlanta charter school

Mon, 02 Oct 2006 19:11:00 EDT

Students at the West Atlanta Young Scholars Academy in Atlanta, Georgia, are expected to go to college.

10 biggest mistakes b-school applicants make

Wed, 20 Sep 2006 18:45:00 EDT

The application process for business schools is beginning, sparking the annual frenzy of activity - and copious questions.

The legend of Robin Hood

Thu, 07 Sep 2006 21:12:00 EDT

The idea behind one of the most innovative and influential philanthropic organizations of our time sprang from one of the more boneheaded macroeconomic calls ever made on Wall Street. Or as hedge f...

Today's medical training -- better or worse for patients?

Wed, 06 Sep 2006 18:32:00 EDT

The phone rang. It was the middle of the night.

Your Opinion: Flag burning

Thu, 24 Aug 2006 22:07:00 EDT

One story we brought you this week concerned a teacher who, as part of a class exercise, burned the American flag in a civics lesson for seventh graders. We asked for your opinion on the story, and here are a few of your responses, some of which have been edited:

No child left out of the dodgeball game?

Sun, 20 Aug 2006 22:55:00 EDT

As more of America's school-age children are growing fatter, the physical education curriculum that might help them win the fight is gasping for air, says a recently released report.

College costs: Up, up and away

Thu, 17 Aug 2006 14:50:00 EDT

The cost of higher education looks like it's climbing ... again.

Who needs Harvard?

Sun, 13 Aug 2006 12:21:00 EDT

It's the summer before your senior year, and you're sweating.

Healthcare, energy drive up college costs

Tue, 08 Aug 2006 14:49:00 EDT

State university tuition has leaped 40 percent in the past five years, hitting the three out of four American college students who attend public universities.

Healthcare, energy drives up cost of college

Tue, 08 Aug 2006 12:25:00 EDT

State university tuitions have leaped 40 percent in the past five years, hitting the three out of four American college students who attend public universities.

Everything You Know About Kids and Money is Wrong

Tue, 01 Aug 2006 04:01:00 EDT

AMERICAN STUDENTS MAY BE POOR AT MATH, but when it comes to understanding the money in their lives, they are positively bankrupt. A recent national survey testing high school seniors about basic fi...

It's not your mom's PTA

Wed, 28 Jun 2006 16:31:00 EDT

They come from all walks of life to the searing desert heat in Phoenix, Arizona: parents, some who are also teachers; administrators and school board representatives.

Startups On Fire

Wed, 21 Jun 2006 16:57:00 EDT

Protesting on college campuses is back. The object of this generation's rebellion? Traditional jobs. In an era of widespread disenchantment with the often bureaucratic, scandal-ridden world of big ...

Red Cross opens storm shelters

Tue, 13 Jun 2006 12:03:00 EDT

The Red Cross has opened the following emergency shelters in Florida for people affected by Tropical Storm Alberto:

A conversation with economists Laura Tyson and Glenn Hubbard

Mon, 01 May 2006 16:39:00 EDT

Following is an interview with Laura Tyson, dean of London Business School and former chairman of the Council of Economic Advisers during the Clinton administration, and Glenn Hubbard, dean of the Columbia Business School and chairman of the Council of Economic Advisers in the first years of the Bush administration.

Ga-ga for Google

Thu, 13 Apr 2006 18:21:00 EDT

With demand for MBAs rebounding, this year's graduating class of B-school students is more likely to get the job offers they desire. And in many cases, that means a job at Google.

Doctor attacks bugs that attack kids

Wed, 05 Apr 2006 17:23:00 EDT

Dr. Blaise L. Congeni has always been in a hurry.

This week in the medical journals

Fri, 31 Mar 2006 04:22:00 EST

Focused on bird flu

Cheat sheet for parents on testing

Mon, 13 Mar 2006 14:27:00 EST

MEAP, ITBS, CRCT, TAKS. There are scores of acronyms in educational testing, but these four-letter terms stand for far more than No. 2 pencils and pages of tiny circles.

No school, no books, no teacher's dirty looks

Fri, 27 Jan 2006 19:57:00 EST

(CNN) -- It's a child's dream. Wake up whenever you want, with nobody telling you what to do and when to do it. And here's the kicker: No school to rush off to.

Professor paychecks

Fri, 06 Jan 2006 21:03:00 EST

NEW YORK (CNNMoney.com) - A study released by the U.S. Department of Education this week found that full professors at four-year public colleges and universities earned an average of $89,001 in the academic year 2004-05.

A Degree of Respect for Online MBAs

Thu, 01 Dec 2005 05:01:00 EST

Last year Samantha Kitover reached a critical point in her career. A 25-year-old Chicagoan who works as a sales trainer for Canon USA, Kitover figured she'd boost her salary and increase her option...

College president pay: The $million club

Fri, 11 Nov 2005 23:30:00 EST

NEW YORK (CNN/Money) - For the first time, compensation for private college presidents has broken through the million-dollar barrier.

The 10 most expensive colleges

Thu, 27 Oct 2005 09:57:00 EDT

Tuition at the most expensive four-year college is up only 2.7 percent from last year. But a small increase on an already big number is still gob-smacking.

College costs going nowhere but up

Mon, 17 Oct 2005 19:56:00 EDT

As nervous as college freshmen may be, their cash-strapped parents are probably trembling more.

Colleges across U.S. helping displaced students

Wed, 07 Sep 2005 13:44:00 EDT

Colleges throughout the United States are accommodating students displaced by Hurricane Katrina.

Let the MBA Buyer Beware

Thu, 01 Sep 2005 04:01:00 EDT

So you're thinking about getting a master's of business administration, and you want to know which school is the best for you. With tuition at top-tier schools reportedly up 55 percent in the past ...

The ROI on your MBA

Thu, 01 Sep 2005 04:01:00 EDT

You've got dreams--big honking expensive dreams. You want to be a player in a powerhouse corporation or launch a business of your own. Either way, you've decided you'll need an MBA to prepare yours...

The business of dorm decorating

Fri, 12 Aug 2005 13:28:00 EDT

Denim fashions may be all the rage this fall, but Erica Green cares more about dressing up her dorm room than dressing up herself. Green, an incoming junior at Goucher College in Baltimore, Maryland, plans to spend more than $500 on furnishings, from bright blue butterfly chairs and rugs to a TV-DVD combo unit.

An education in organization

Fri, 12 Aug 2005 13:24:00 EDT

Ever made a midnight run to buy poster board for a school project due the next morning? Afraid of what forms, homework and other forgotten but important pieces of paper might be unearthed in a thorough backpack search? Have a Top 10 list of excuses for missed assignments?

Goodbye, Perkins loan?

Tue, 12 Jul 2005 14:25:00 EDT

College students take note - your government loan options might be shrinking.

Should home-schooled have access to public school programs?

Thu, 30 Jun 2005 19:58:00 EDT

A growing number of parents in the United States are home-schooling their children, as an alternative to sending them to public or private schools. For a variety of reasons, these parents believe that they can provide an equal or superior educational experience at home.

The making of a young doctor

Tue, 28 Jun 2005 11:51:00 EDT

The medical year begins on July 1, the day that medical school graduates finish their training as resident physicians and stream out into the real world of shingles and stethoscopes.

FROM MARX TO MARKET

Mon, 16 May 2005 04:01:00 EDT

As students in his competitiveness class settle into their seats, the professor lets fly an opening query: "Who can tell me why Estonia was so successful in making the transition to a market econom...

Paying for college

Tue, 29 Mar 2005 19:01:00 EST

College acceptance letters are coming soon to a mailbox near you. In other words, it's about that time when parents and students begin to get nervous about the final step to the college application process: financial aid.

The new math of college admissions

Mon, 28 Mar 2005 18:11:00 EST

SALEM, Ore. (CNN/Money) - Here is a pop quiz:

Buying into Harvard

Wed, 23 Mar 2005 14:42:00 EST

Congratulations, your kid did well on the SAT. But the girl next door did even better.

State lawmakers call for changes in Bush education plan

Wed, 23 Feb 2005 22:12:00 EST

Federal law has forced the nation's children to meet rigid academic performance standards that create "too many ways to fail," a bipartisan panel of state lawmakers who reviewed the No Child Left Behind Act said Wednesday.

Four Myths about College Costs

Tue, 01 Feb 2005 05:01:00 EST

THE COST OF A COLLEGE DEGREE continues to climb seemingly beyond the means of many families, rising far faster than incomes or inflation. Total expenses for the 2004-05 academic year shot up 7.8% t...

Race-based affirmative action admissions

Fri, 07 Jan 2005 23:14:00 EST

A forthcoming law review article by UCLA professor Rick Sander is causing a big stir in the legal academic community. Sander's piece in the Stanford Law Review argues that race-based affirmative action as practiced by American law schools during the past 30 years actually ends up hurting the group -- African American law students -- it is most intended to help.

Bush picks Spellings for education secretary

Wed, 17 Nov 2004 16:07:00 EST

President Bush on Wednesday nominated domestic policy adviser Margaret Spellings to be the next education secretary, replacing Rod Paige.