Pligg beta 9 Home » Published » College

Keeping parents' 'helicopters' grounded during college

Many schools are holding orientations for anxious mothers and fathers of freshmen, attempting to teach them a lesson not contained in any traditional curriculum: Let go.The UCLA meeting hall was standing room only as campus psychologist Susan Bakota

Win an iPad by downloading college textbooks – Free iPad giveaway

Find out how students can enter to win a free iPad - just by downloading digital versions of their textbooks and saving money on those necessary supplies.

September 2010 Scholarships

A short sample of college scholarship programs with deadlines coming up in September 2010. Find awards to apply for and learn how to search for even more scholarships and awards that match your individual eligibility criteria.

Union leader calls on L.A. teachers to boycott Times

A.J. Duffy objects to the paper's analysis of the effectiveness of more than 6,000 elementary school teachers.The Los Angeles teachers union president said Sunday he was organizing a "massive boycott" of The Times after the newspaper began publishin

Summer science camp gives homeless children a chance to explore

The program, organized by Cal State Long Beach, provides homeless children a place to experiment — and aspire to science careers. For parents, it's a day haven for kids after nights spent in shelters.

Senate musters the votes for aid to states

The $26-billion package, which is on track for final approval by both chambers by next week, is expected to save teachers' jobs and sustain medical care for the poor.

California clears hurdle for federal funding

The state, which lost out on its first try for Race to the Top grants, is a finalist in its second effort. Winners will share $3.4 billion in federal educational funding.

Why no campus protest over Berkeley-BP connection?

Given the events in the Gulf of Mexico, one would think the cozy relationship between the university and the oil giant in the form of the Energy Biosciences Institute would have set off an uproar by now.

LAUSD lost almost $10 million due to inefficient inventory system, audit finds

The report says thousands of textbooks are not bar-coded or returned by students and poor communication between schools has led to unnecessary purchases. An audit

UPromise is offering a new Scholarship for Summer 2010

The Upromise scholarship is back for summer of 2010 - and this could be your chance to win $10,000 while also building up a savings plan to fund tuition or old student loans.

Scholarships with August 2010 Deadlines

Be sure to apply for these scholarships with upcoming August 2010 deadline dates. The more awards you're eligible for and apply to, the more money you're likely to earn for college!

Re: Do massage therapy schools have to be accredited?

Without accreditation how could they offer such degrees ?