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Chicago News Cooperative: Despite Scrutiny of For-Profits, Crucial Questions Are Unanswered

A recent Chicago forum on for-profit colleges made pertinent points about the state of American eduction but ignored some important issues.
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Women and Education in Utah | College To Careers

Recently, the state of Utah has been falling behind in the number of women applying to and attending a college or university in their state.
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Education secretary hits the road

U.S. Education Secretary Arne Duncan opened the second leg of his "Courage in the Classroom" bus tour Monday with a stop at the state Capitol in Albany, New York.
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N.J. State Lawmakers Looking At On-Campus Safety

New Jersey lawmakers are touting legislation aimed at ensuring that the state's colleges and universities have plans in place to address major on-campus emergencies.
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Education commissioner fired after possible $400M mistake

TRENTON, N.J. - New Jersey's education commissioner has been fired. The move comes days after it was revealed that a simple mistake on an application form may have cost the state a $400 million federal education grant.
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NJ education commissioner fired after gaffe that may have cost state $400M education grant

New Jersey Gov. Chris Christie fired his education commissioner Friday, days after it was revealed that a simple mistake on an application form might have cost the state a $400 million education...
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Troubled School District Is on Road to Recovery

The troubled schools of Roosevelt, N.Y., taken over by the state eight years ago, are showing improvement in achievement, financial stability and morale.
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Higher Learning: CollegeBound Baby Program

This morning in higher learning, Rhode Island's college saving plan, college bound fund, has launched a new effort to reach out to families in the state an encourage them to start saving early for their loved one's higher education, the CollegeBound Baby Program.
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College Board Looking to Revamp Policy on University-Affiliated Groups

When problems between presidents and school foundations at the eight public universities arise, the state College Board will step in to mediate. The board is developing a policy that gives it that authority.
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Colleges push new four-year programs – MiamiHerald.com

Colleges push new four-year programs MiamiHerald.com The same recession that fueled record unemployment also dried up the state's higher-education funding -- with Miami Dade College last year cutting academic ... and more
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