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To “Win the Future,” Kids and Schools Must Survive the Present

by Julianne Hing on January 27 2011, 12:22PM

Education reformers argue the task is far larger than the president acknowledges.

Topics: Schools & Youth, State of the Union

Ohio Mom Gets Jail Time For Sending Kids to Suburban School

by Jamilah King on January 26 2011, 5:01PM

Kelley Williams-Bolar gets ten days in jail for good parenting.

Topics: Schools & Youth

Compton School District, Parents Face Off Over Trigger Petition

by Julianne Hing on January 25 2011, 3:24PM

Both sides allege misconduct in the process to turn an elementary school into a charter.

Topics: Schools & Youth

Oscars Snub ‘Waiting for Superman’

by Julianne Hing on January 25 2011, 2:05PM

Looks like Michelle Rhee can’t convince everyone that she’s got all the answers.

Topics: Oscars, Schools & Youth

For-Profit Schools File Lawsuit to Stave Off Regulations

by Julianne Hing on January 24 2011, 11:09AM

School officials try to hang on to their shady practices.

Topics: Schools & Youth

Latino Applicants to University of California Up 18 Percent

by Julianne Hing on January 21 2011, 3:09PM

But enrollment remains pretty dismal.

Topics: Schools & Youth

Pennsylvania Parents Sue School District Over Exorbitant Truancy Fines

by Julianne Hing on January 21 2011, 2:14PM

Residents in the town of Lebanon rail against what the district’s ” truancy punishment machine.”

Topics: Schools & Youth

Will Obama Rewrite No Child Left Behind In 2011?

by Julianne Hing on January 14 2011, 1:00PM

More importantly for the president, will Democrats be able to coalesce around a single agenda?

Topics: Schools & Youth

Virginia May Block Undocumented Immigrants from College

by Julianne Hing on January 14 2011, 11:50AM

State Delegate Christopher Peace is at it again.

Topics: Immigration, Schools & Youth

Michelle Rhee Goes National With School Education Platform

by Julianne Hing on January 11 2011, 2:54PM

The controversial former D.C. schools chief wants to raise $1 billion for her new project by year’s end.

Topics: Schools & Youth

Rep. Virginia Foxx to Lead GOP Attack on Higher Education

by Julianne Hing on January 7 2011, 11:58AM

The North Carolina Republican is opposed to loan reform and, apparently, graduation.

Topics: Schools & Youth

Auburn Football Program Drops the Ball on Academics

by Julianne Hing on January 6 2011, 2:01PM

Though they’re headed for the national championship game, all is not well at the Alabama school.

Topics: Schools & Youth

Tucson Has 60 Days to Shut Down Ethnic Studies Classes

by Julianne Hing on January 6 2011, 11:54AM

Get ready for a showdown between the district’s teachers and state school officials.

Topics: Schools & Youth

Los Angeles Number One In Charter School Enrollment

by Julianne Hing on January 6 2011, 11:51AM

But are they making a difference?

Topics: Schools & Youth

New Calif. Truancy Law Goes Into Effect

by Julianne Hing on January 4 2011, 5:32PM

Parents could face expensive fines and jail time if kids miss school.

Topics: Schools & Youth

Arnold Cuts Life Sentence For Abused Sex Worker

by Jamilah King on January 4 2011, 12:19PM

On his last day in office, Gov. Schwarzenegger gave a ray of hope to Sara Kruzan.

Topics: Criminal Justice, Schools & Youth

Tucson Continues Ethnic Studies Classes Despite New State Ban

by Julianne Hing on January 3 2011, 6:21PM

The school district defies state law and stands to lose millions.

Topics: Immigration, Schools & Youth

“Parent-Trigger” Law Rattles Compton School

by Julianne Hing on December 16 2010, 1:40PM

Allegations are flying that parents were misled about an effort to convert a local school into a charter.

Topics: Schools & Youth

For-Profit Schools Bank $521M Off Veterans’ G.I. Bill Benefits

by Julianne Hing on December 10 2010, 4:42PM

Schools target young vets to get around rules barring how much they can make off of financial aid.

Topics: Schools & Youth

Murder Trial Begins for Chicago Teen Derrion Albert’s Death

by Julianne Hing on December 8 2010, 1:17PM

It’s a sad story, and murders are still stacking up in Chicago schools.

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