There Are No Children Here
Alex Kotlowitz’s There Are No Children Here: The Story of Two Boys Growing Up in the Other America, captures the life of two young brothers growing up in the projects …
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iBook 2 said to place strain on yearly budget
According to Education News, a number of schools are leaning towards replacing textbooks with the iBook 2. Though educators believe this will enhance learning in the classroom, many fear that …
Read MoreDecline in ‘dropout factory’ High Schools
According to the Grad Nation campaign the United States has made improvements in the high school graduation rate within the last year. The goal of the campaign is to increase …
Read MoreCollege Scholarships for Illegal Immigrants Announced
The New York City officials and advocacy groups have developed a college scholarship for illegal immigrants. The Dream Fellowship allocated 2,000 per semester to undergraduate applicants at the City University …
Read MoreChicago Public Schools incorporate YouTube videos in lessons
Chicago Public Schools abandon previous restrictions and allow students to access YouTube videos in classrooms. Teachers and administration believe this will enhance lessons and will encourage students to explore other …
Read MoreFederal budget cuts affect low-income students
State education officials have begun notifying high schools that offer AP courses to low-income students that fee waivers are no longer an option. The recent 16 million dollar cut in …
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