Articles Tagged With 'Education'
Bogus ‘Obama Mom’ Grants Lure Students
Ads promoting "Obama mom" grants are luring students to colleges and universities even though federal education officials say such grants don't exist.
Setting the Record Straight on Our Student Default Rate Story
Important points were inaccurate in an article about loans for students at for-profit colleges.
Thanks for the Tax Credit, But Where Are the Customers?
Some businesses say that a proposed tax credit isn't a big incentive to hire more workers.
Game On, Education Departments
The rules are final in the competition for Race to the Top money, and many states will not pass the test.
Feds Offer More Stimulus Dollars for Schools, but Want Report Cards First
The Education Department is demanding more information about school and teacher performance before spreading around the next $11.5 billion.
University of Phoenix Responds to ProPublica/Marketplace Investigation
The for-profit university, which has the nation's largest student enrollment, defends its graduation rates and recruiting practices.
At University of Phoenix, Allegations of Enrollment Abuses Persist
Some students and recruiters describe high-pressure and deceptive tactics to lure people into the nation's largest for-profit school.
Education Secretary Not Mad, Just Disappointed
States are being taken to task for not using stimulus on education reform as intended.
Would a Stimulus by Any Other Name Smell More Sweet?
The White House is looking at more payouts to stimulate the economy, but without the stimulus label.
Despite Stimulus Dollars, School Resumes With Ranks of Teachers Much Reduced
A fall in tax revenue brings big layoffs in many school districts.
Fed Court Sends SC Gov’s Stimulus Case Back to State
Gov. Mark Sanford had hoped to avoid a ruling that would force him to accept stimulus money.
Another Tiny ($2.3 Billion) Accounting Mistake
Refiguring a stimulus application gives California some wiggle room on requirements for school funding.
