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Jewish organizations protest UC president's handling of reports of anti-Semitism

The groups assert that the university's reaction has been too weak. University chief Mark G. Yudof says the groups may be basing their responses on an unreliable sampling of student opinion.

Foes Say Okla. Funding Idea Would Have Disastrous Effects

Opponents of a state question that would base Oklahoma's education funding on what is spent in surrounding states blasted the proposal Tuesday, claiming that it would have disastrous consequences.

Building Bridges to the Future

An intensive summer camp exposes sought-after Hispanic students to college and career possibilities in science, technology, engineering, and mathemat

Textbooks Moving Into Cyberspace

As college-bound members of the high school class of 2008 look ahead to fall, some can also look forward to textbook sticker shock: New required text

Texas District Introduces Buses Built to Run on Propane

A San Antonio-area school district has acquired school buses that officials say are the first in the nation manufactured to run on propane.

More colleges move toward optional SATs

Jen Wang of Short Hills, New Jersey, took her first SAT when she was in sixth grade, long before she would start filling out college applications.

Ed. Dept. Awards Grants to Improve Spec. Ed. Training

Universities are to revamp teacher-preparation programs, with an eye to increasing the numbers of teachers deemed highly qualified in special educati

Some States Said to Share 'Core' Standards

An analysis found that 12 states have similar standards in English/language arts, and 16 do in math, and most of them incorporate the broad range of

Black Males Still Lag in Graduation, Report Says

The Schott Foundation pledges to step up advocacy efforts to close the gap.

Tips for minimum wage earners

The Federal minimum wage is increasing to $6.55 an hour today. But for most folks facing higher prices on everything from a gallon of milk to a gallo

Study: Medical students show racial bias

Edna sits on an examining table ready and alert -- she wants answers about the lump in her breast.


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