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Educational Gaps Limit Brazil’s Reach

New York Times Education Section - 7 hours 14 min ago
Education is a major stumbling block in Brazil’s bid to accelerate its economy and establish itself as one of the world’s most powerful nations.

zetetic: Dictionary.com Word of the Day

Dictionary.com - Word Of The Day - 9 hours 4 min ago
zetetic: proceeding by inquiry; investigating.

Three books about the state of our colleges

Washington Post Education - Sun, 09/05/2010 - 04:00
You've mailed the big tuition check and packed your kid off to college, but will you and your offspring get your money's worth? Here are three books that provide some answers.


Education - Shopping - Books - Colleges and Universities - Used and Rare

Economic View: A Course Load for the Game of Life

New York Times Education Section - Sun, 09/05/2010 - 02:50
To better understand the world in which they will live, students need foundations in economics, statistics, finance and psychology.

degage: Dictionary.com Word of the Day

Dictionary.com - Word Of The Day - Sat, 09/04/2010 - 07:00
degage: unconstrained; easy, as in manner or style.

Essay: The End of Tenure?

New York Times Education Section - Sat, 09/04/2010 - 05:00
Two recent books resurrect the debate over universities and the supposedly pampered people who teach there.

Crossroads County: Fewer Young Voters See Themselves as Democrats

New York Times Education Section - Fri, 09/03/2010 - 20:15
Though many students are liberals on social issues, the weak job market has taken a toll on their loyalties.

Teacher used derogatory terms in class lesson at Suitland middle school

Washington Post Education - Fri, 09/03/2010 - 18:02
A history class in Prince George's County got an unexpected lesson this week.


Middle school - Education - K through 12 - Educators - Personal and Class Pages

User’s Guide to This Blog

New York Times Education Section - Fri, 09/03/2010 - 17:22
We've summarized and linked everything teachers, parents and students can do on our site. Please, pass this post along!

In Medical School Shift, Meeting Patients on Day 1

New York Times Education Section - Fri, 09/03/2010 - 15:44
A new curriculum at N.Y.U. is intended to foster more personal relationships between medical students and patients.

The Way We Live Now: When Does Holding Teachers Accountable Go Too Far?

New York Times Education Section - Fri, 09/03/2010 - 15:38
The Los Angeles Times and an education economist set out to create a consumer guide to education.

How Would You Decorate the Oval Office?

New York Times Education Section - Fri, 09/03/2010 - 11:46
Student Opinion | What does the new look of the president's office "say" to you?

Peace Talks

New York Times Education Section - Fri, 09/03/2010 - 08:51
6 Q's About the News | What have the people in this photo agreed to do?

cachinnate: Dictionary.com Word of the Day

Dictionary.com - Word Of The Day - Fri, 09/03/2010 - 07:00
cachinnate: to laugh loudly or immoderately.

U.S. Asks Educators to Reinvent Student Tests, and How They Are Given

New York Times Education Section - Fri, 09/03/2010 - 06:30
Could the bubble be on the way out? In the near future, students may take their tests on computers.

Chicago News Cooperative: Despite Scrutiny of For-Profits, Crucial Questions Are Unanswered

New York Times Education Section - Fri, 09/03/2010 - 06:20
A recent Chicago forum on for-profit colleges made pertinent points about the state of American eduction but ignored some important issues.

Public Hospitals Look to Overhaul Affiliations With Medical Schools

New York Times Education Section - Fri, 09/03/2010 - 05:50
New York City’s hospital system wants to renegotiate longstanding contracts that allow medical schools to manage physicians.

News Quiz | September 3, 2010

New York Times Education Section - Fri, 09/03/2010 - 05:30
See what you know about the news of the day.

Word of the Day | bountiful

New York Times Education Section - Fri, 09/03/2010 - 04:43
This word has appeared in 80 Times articles over the past year.

D.C. school to name hallway in honor of retired custodian

Washington Post Education - Fri, 09/03/2010 - 01:15
Some men get buildings named after them; others, streets. Ron Hillyer is getting a hallway.


United States - Education - Honor Societies - Student - Texas
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