September 2012

Vernier’s ‘LabQuest 2’ and ‘Connected Science System’ Win Leading Education Awards

September 5, 2012 by christine@kehcomm

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: Contact: Daylene Long Vernier Software & Technology 503-277-2299 dlong@vernier.com Christine Allman KEH Communications 410-975-9638 christine@kehcomm.com Vernier’s ‘LabQuest ... Read more

Romney calls for smaller federal role in education

September 5, 2012 by By Michael Coulter

Republican presidential candidate Mitt Romney has offered a program of education policy goals that calls for a smaller federal role in both K-12 and higher education, modifying but…

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From the convention: How can we fix higher education?

September 5, 2012 by eCampus News staff and wire reports

Charlie Nelms, former chancellor of North Carolina Central University, wants to send higher education faculty members back to school. Speaking at a panel during the Democratic National Convention…

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The seven best colleges for free speech

September 5, 2012 by eCampus News staff and wire reports

In my 11 years with the Foundation for Individual Rights in Education (FIRE), I've learned that fighting censorship on our nation's college campuses isn't just about filing First…

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Florida A&M University suspends dance group amid new hazing probe

September 5, 2012 by eCampus News staff and wire reports

Florida A&M University, shaken by the hazing death of a marching band drum major last year, suspended a student dance group on Tuesday after receiving a tip that…

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Education is a public good, not a commodity

September 5, 2012 by By Christopher Malone

Education is the great equalizer, the bedrock of the American Dream. Despite the highest levels of income disparity since the Great Depression, at a time when the personal…

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Obama, GOP duel over rising college expenses

September 4, 2012September 4, 2012 by From staff and wire reports

President Barack Obama would make tax credits for college expenses permanent and expand Pell grants for students from lower-earning families. The Republican team of Mitt Romney and Paul…

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National Student Complaint Center Launched

September 4, 2012 by eSchool News

RELEASE DATE: 9/4/2012 Contact: Dawn Miller Telephone: (800) 714-9939 Email: Dawna@educationalcomplianceservices.com National Student Complaint Center (NSCC) Launched Educational Compliance Services ... Read more

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Vanity Point Now Showcases Expert Mobile Apps Development Services

September 4, 2012 by eSchool News

Mobile applications have taken the mobile market by the storm. Not only have they increased the demand and use of ... Read more

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Can an honor code prevent cheating at Harvard?

September 4, 2012 by eCampus News staff and wire reports

Harvard University, whose motto "Veritas" means "truth," has never had a student honor code in its nearly 400-year history – as far as it knows. But allegations against…

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