PoliticsDaily: Right for America or Wrong for Illegals? The DREAM Act Takes Center Stage by Jill Lawrence
DREAM, expected to come up for a vote in the year-end lame-duck session of Congress, is catchy shorthand for Development, Relief and Education for Alien Minors. Translation: The act would offer a path to citizenship – and economic prosperity -- for undocumented immigrants who were brought here as children age 15 or younger. . .
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Tuesday, November 30, 2010
Monday, November 29, 2010
Celebrating 35 Years of IDEA
usedgov: Celebrating 35 Years of IDEA
The Individuals with Disabilities Education Act is the legislative foundation for all services that students with disabilities receive in schools today. At the 35th anniversary of its passage, this video takes a look back to what the conditions were like before IDEA, and how its passage has changed the educational landscape for students with disabilities today
Sunday, November 28, 2010
More High School Students Acquire Online Credits
More High School Students Acquire Online Credits By BRIAN THEVENOT and SARAH BUTRYMOWICZ
More and more students are flocking to online programs to make up failed classes.
More and more students are flocking to online programs to make up failed classes.
Saturday, November 27, 2010
N.Y./Region: Neediest | A Teacher in Training - nytimes.com/video
N.Y./Region: Neediest | A Teacher in Training - nytimes.com/video
After losing her eyesight, Libin Zhang, alone in a new country, rediscovers an old dream.
Friday, November 26, 2010
In Efforts to End Bullying, Some See Agenda
In Efforts to End Bullying, Some See Agenda By ERIK ECKHOLM, NYTimes
Lessons to teach acceptance of homosexuality, which have gained urgency after suicides, are causing culture wars. (Also checkout the audio clip from NYTimes Radio)
Thursday, November 25, 2010
Wednesday, November 24, 2010
Accommodations Angst
Accommodations Angst By ABIGAIL SULLIVAN MOORE, NYTimes
Advocates for the learning disabled say it has become harder to get extra testing time. What’s a student to do?
Advocates for the learning disabled say it has become harder to get extra testing time. What’s a student to do?
Tuesday, November 23, 2010
The China Boom
The China Boom By DAN LEVIN
A wave of Chinese undergraduates is choosing American colleges. Culture shock? Beer pong, anyone?
A wave of Chinese undergraduates is choosing American colleges. Culture shock? Beer pong, anyone?
Monday, November 22, 2010
Mensa Workout
Mensa Workout NYTimes
Are you Mensa material? Test your gray matter with these brain teasers.
Are you Mensa material? Test your gray matter with these brain teasers.
- Also checkout the NYTimes Crosswords, Games & Cartoons
Sunday, November 21, 2010
Modern Minstrelsy: Exploring Racist Stereotypes in Literature and Life
Modern Minstrelsy: Exploring Racist Stereotypes in Literature and Life NYTimes Learning Network
What are the roots and legacy of minstrelsy and the Scottsboro Trials? How can stereotypes be used not only to reinforce a bias, but also to satirize that very bias? In this lesson, students learn about the minstrel tradition, consider how it echoes through stereotypes of African-Americans today and explore the legacy of black stereotypes and the Scottsboro Trials in popular culture, history and literature.
What are the roots and legacy of minstrelsy and the Scottsboro Trials? How can stereotypes be used not only to reinforce a bias, but also to satirize that very bias? In this lesson, students learn about the minstrel tradition, consider how it echoes through stereotypes of African-Americans today and explore the legacy of black stereotypes and the Scottsboro Trials in popular culture, history and literature.
Saturday, November 20, 2010
Learning in Dorm, Because Class Is on the Web
Learning in Dorm, Because Class Is on the Web By TRIP GABRIEL, NYTimes
Online education is finding its way into more colleges, many of them public institutions facing tight budgets.
Online education is finding its way into more colleges, many of them public institutions facing tight budgets.
Friday, November 19, 2010
China Surges Past India as Top Home of Foreign Students
China Surges Past India as Top Home of Foreign Students By TAMAR LEWIN
The numbers for China went up 30 percent in 2009-2010 academic year, a sign of the country’s booming economy.
The numbers for China went up 30 percent in 2009-2010 academic year, a sign of the country’s booming economy.
Thursday, November 18, 2010
Questionable Science Behind Academic Rankings
Questionable Science Behind Academic Rankings By D.D. GUTTENPLAN
A recent revelation that the works of one scholar put a little-known university into a top league table is embarrassing for the business of academic ratings.
A recent revelation that the works of one scholar put a little-known university into a top league table is embarrassing for the business of academic ratings.
Wednesday, November 17, 2010
More Professors Give Out Hand-Held Devices to Monitor Students and Engage Them
More Professors Give Out Hand-Held Devices to Monitor Students and Engage Them By JACQUES STEINBERG, NYTimes
More than half a million college students now use wireless devices to register class attendance and take quizzes.
More than half a million college students now use wireless devices to register class attendance and take quizzes.
Tuesday, November 16, 2010
California Court Backs Illegal Immigrants
California Court Backs Illegal Immigrants By IAN LOVETT, NYTimes
The California Supreme Court ruled that illegal immigrants can be eligible for the same reduced tuition at public colleges and universities as legal residents of the state.
The California Supreme Court ruled that illegal immigrants can be eligible for the same reduced tuition at public colleges and universities as legal residents of the state.
Monday, November 15, 2010
Looking for Students Like Me!
Looking for Students Like Me! By TESS LANGAN, NYTimes
As the search for the right college continued, the more muddled my mind became.
As the search for the right college continued, the more muddled my mind became.
Sunday, November 14, 2010
What Do You Mean I Can’t Take This Course?
What Do You Mean I Can’t Take This Course? By PAMELA PAUL, NYTimes
Students find hurdles, even rejection, when trying to sign up for coveted electives.
Students find hurdles, even rejection, when trying to sign up for coveted electives.
Saturday, November 13, 2010
There’s More Than One Way to Apply to College
There’s More Than One Way to Apply to College By AMY ZIPKIN, NYTimes
The Common Application isn’t the only game in town. Here’s a guide to the new apps. Hit ‘submit’ once.
The Common Application isn’t the only game in town. Here’s a guide to the new apps. Hit ‘submit’ once.
Friday, November 12, 2010
Fill in the Blanks--Too Much Room to List Extracurricular Activities?
Fill in the Blanks By JACQUES STEINBERG, NYTimes
College applications can include as many as a dozen spaces for work and extracurriculars. Get busy?
College applications can include as many as a dozen spaces for work and extracurriculars. Get busy?
Thursday, November 11, 2010
Veterans Day Teaching and Learning Resources
Veterans Day Teaching and Learning Resources from www.free.ed.gov/
- Experiencing War (Voices of War): Stories from the Veterans History Project is the companion website for a book from the Veterans History Project.
- Veterans History Project is collecting oral histories, letters, diaries, and photos of America's war veterans
- Veterans Day provides resources for observing and learning about Veterans Day
- Veterans Day features a teachers guide that suggests classroom activities
Wednesday, November 10, 2010
Application Inflation: When Is Enough Enough?
Application Inflation: When Is Enough Enough? By ERIC HOOVER, NYTimes
Do colleges really need 30,000 applications to find 1,500 great students?
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Do colleges really need 30,000 applications to find 1,500 great students?
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Tuesday, November 9, 2010
Italian Studies Regains Spot on the List of AP Courses
Italian Studies Regains Spot on the List of AP Courses By TAMAR LEWIN, NYTimes
The program, which was suspended last year, will be reinstated at the start of the next school year, and its AP exam will again be offered in May 2012.
The program, which was suspended last year, will be reinstated at the start of the next school year, and its AP exam will again be offered in May 2012.
Tuesday, November 2, 2010
At English-Mandarin Public School, High Test Scores, but Also Strife
At English-Mandarin Public School, High Test Scores, but Also Strife By SHARON OTTERMAN, NYTimes
The Lower East Side public academy is being investigated after accusations of financial mismanagement and admissions irregularities.
The Lower East Side public academy is being investigated after accusations of financial mismanagement and admissions irregularities.
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