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Spiraling College Education Cost Questioned by Gov. Perry
 It was just some time back that Governor Rick Perry was referred to as simplistic by the Washington Post. There was a long piece on this Texan governor on....

Karen
Graduate Student Financial Aid Affected by Debt Deal
 In a bid to cut government spending and to raise debt ceiling, a deal was signed on August 2nd by President Obama. According to the proposed budget cuts, adjustments....

Staff
Matt Damon Raises Voice in Support of Teachers
Thousands of parents, teachers and others listened to a speech by actor Matt Damon. He spoke in front of the protestors in a location close to the White House. This....

Karen
March to Reform Obama’s Reform Policies
Recently thousands of parents, teachers and education activists staged a march protesting against the reform policies of the Obama administration. This march was....

Kathy
Is there adequate campus security in our colleges and universities?
Have you ever wondered who provides the required leadership in our universities and colleges for campus security and safety? Have we ever seen them in our campuses?....

Chris
Is it Possible to Save Pell and Provide Relief for Low Income Students?
Recently the Education Trust, Campus Progress and a number of other groups joined hands for the “Save Pell Day”.  We all know that Pell is in trouble....

Jamie K
Innovative, Proactive Models of Success at Minority-serving Institutions
Recently, grant has been awarded for research on universities and colleges that serve Hispanic, Black and Native American students. This data gathering is to be....

Karen
Time to Realize the Importance of Remedial Education
 Today almost everyone in our country is complaining about our higher education system. It is not easy anymore to get into colleges, tuitions are too high.....

Karen
Time for politicians to realize the role of Higher Education for our country’s future
In the late nineties, almost all universities in California had great teachers, small classes and an excited and passionately interested student body. Many with....

Staff
Scrimping at home and building other nations is a recipe for disaster
Schools in Afghanistan are supported by our country because we realize that a country can be built only through this effective and cheap method. Okay, so, a lesson....

Kathy
How far does our higher education measure up in terms of quality and performance?
Higher education in US is more of a paradox today with most Americans wondering if it will ever measure up in terms of performance and quality and if our country....

Tom
Campus diversity a necessity for student learning
Universities and colleges in our country are looking for guidance to create racial diversity in their students especially after a voter approved ban was struck down....

Chris
Black Colleges Could Help Revive US Education
According to a White House official, historically black universities and colleges must play a pivotal role in bringing our country back on track and place it in....

Jamie K
Hurdles that Set Back Obama’s College Initiatives
Look around and we will find many students unable to complete their education and obtain a degree today. They struggle to balance the rising cost of education working....

Karen
If you want dedicated, bright teachers, save them now!
Political attention today is predominantly focused on K-12 education. Just glance through any of the national opinion magazines or newspapers and you will know what....

Kathy
NEA not happy with Arne Duncan
Education Secretary Arne Duncan is under fire even as delegates from the National Education Association or NEA blasted him. President of the NEA was ordered to communicate....

Tom
Time for Florida to learn its Higher Education Lessons from North Dakota
From the plains of the north emerges a reminder of the promises made by our government towards enrichment of public higher education. Public universities are facing....

Chris
Why our students’ are averages when teachers are working so hard?
According to a study conducted by the Organization for Economic Cooperation and Development that covered 27 nations, teachers in US work the longest hours. Summer....

Karen
Analytic Capability, Critical Thinking and Collaboration Essential for College Prep
Have you been following the alarming college graduation and admission data recently? In spite of this strong evidence, we find districts proceeding with measures....

Staff
Enforce Strict Higher Education Regulations on For-Profit Colleges
New steps are being initiated soon to regulate career-college, vocational and for-profit programs according to an announcement made by the Obama administration.....

Kathy




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