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Achieve Report Shows States Embracing College and Career Readiness Standards
Six years after coining the term “expectation gap,” a nonprofit group’s study proves that states are paying attention.
February 6, 2011
Community Colleges
Catching Up With Walter Bumphus
Dr. Walter Bumphus sits down with Diverse to discuss his plans as head of the AACC.
February 6, 2011
Opinion
College Students Feeling Overwhelmed by Stress
For those of us who have attended college at some point in our lives, we most likely have memories, no matter how distant, of our freshman year. This was a time when we assumed that we would embark on a new journey free from certain constraints that were imposed upon us by mom and dad. […]
February 5, 2011
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Analysis: How Can We Reform Science Education?
While American students do better in science than they do in math on international comparisons, over time, science scores have not improved, while math scores have risen, and other countries have caught up.
February 3, 2011
Leadership & Policy
Maryland Lawsuit Targets Undocumented Students’ Local Tuition Break
A Maryland community college is facing a lawsuit over its policy to provide low “in-county” tuition rates to any recent graduate of a local high school regardless of immigration status.
February 3, 2011
Students
Faculty Members Seeking to Oust Medgar Evers President
Medgar Evers College, the newest and smallest member of the City University of New York system, finds itself in a familiar but unenviable position — cloaked in controversy — as faculty leaders press for the immediate ouster of its new president and provost.
February 3, 2011
Students
Faculty Members Seeking to Oust Medgar Evers President
In response to the no-confidence vote, Dr. William Pollard, president since August 2009, issued an open letter to the college to dismiss calls for his ouster.
February 2, 2011
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Democratic Chairman Opposes SUNO/UNO Merger
The chairman of the Louisiana Democratic Party says he’s opposed to a merger of Southern University at New Orleans with the nearby University o f New Orleans campus.
February 2, 2011
Students
A Look Inside a Successful Charter School Culture
At Pritzker College Prep charter high school in Chicago, academics are rigorous, teachers have special training and kids are in school more hours than their peers in traditional pubic schools.
February 2, 2011
STEM
Exploring the ‘Race to Nowhere’ in American Education
The new documentary “Race to Nowhere” highlights conditions affecting the country’s youth, including anorexia, anxiety, depression and drug abuse, which stem from high-stakes testing and the pressure to succeed.
February 2, 2011
African-American
Sociologist Investigates Minority Exclusion in Medical Research
As a medical sociologist, Dr. Shawna V. Hudson works like a detective seeking clues to how the health care system functions for people of different ethnic groups.
February 2, 2011
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Chrome browser now comfortably past 10% of market
The Google browser showed a strong uptick over the holidays and into January.
February 1, 2011
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Emerging market entrepreneurs are brilliant, crazy & cocky
My goal this morning was to offer a comprehensive review of Brilliant, Crazy, Cocky – a new book on emerging market entrepreneurship by TechCrunch scribe Sarah Lacy. But time is running short, so here is an abbreviated version: Go buy it.
February 1, 2011
Students
Emerging markets are hot: Place your bets
NEW YORK (CNNMoney) — Investing in emerging markets is looking a little pricey right now but there’s still plenty of room for investors to get in on the action.
February 1, 2011
African-American
The Black Biz Hookup Launches To Promote Discounted Offerings & Services From Black Businesses
Atlanta, GA (February 1, 2011) — Today the Black Biz Hookup launched as the first Group Buying website whose Merchant offerings of “Daily Deals” are Black Owned and Operated Businesses.
February 1, 2011
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Treasury’s Warrior at the Negotiating Table
WASHINGTON — When David N. Miller joined the Treasury Department during the height of the financial crisis, the government’s bailout programs were not expected to break even, let alone turn a profit.
February 1, 2011
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UPS Sees 2011 Profit Topping Pre-Recession Peak
UPS expects to boost earnings above pre-recession levels this year by expanding in parts of the world where economic growth is strongest and keeping a lid on costs.
February 1, 2011
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Stocks Flat Day After Dow Tops 12,000
Stocks are flat in midday trading one day after the Dow Jones industrial average closed at its highest level in two and a half years.
February 1, 2011
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