Diplomas, and an uncertain future, for Japanese pupils
Schools here begin class in April and hold graduation ceremonies in March; like spring, they represent renewal and rebirth. On Tuesday morning, in a school meeting hall in this tsunami-ravaged seaport, it became something else: an act of defiance, reports the New York Times.
State board boosts math requirement
Getting admitted to a four-year public university in Massachusetts just got harder, reports the Boston Globe.
Federal judge rejects plans for Google digital library
A federal judge on March 22 rejected a deal between internet search leader Google Inc. and the book industry that would have put millions of volumes online, citing antitrust concerns and the need for involvement from Congress while acknowledging the potential benefit of putting literature in front of the masses.
Feds take more steps to boost U.S. college graduation rate
Vice President Joe Biden on March 22 unveiled an administration plan to involve governors directly in efforts to boost college graduation rates, while providing millions in financial incentives for colleges to do the same.
Experts: Accusations could make students wary of for-profit colleges
Members of Congress likely won’t be swayed by the latest round of damaging personal accounts from former Kaplan University students released last week, but prospective students might exercise a bit more caution while researching online college offerings, industry experts said.
Loan study on students goes beyond default rates
According to the New York Times, for each student who defaults on a loan, at least two more fall behind in payments on their student debt, a new study has found.
ED sticks by controversial rule; online college officials concerned
The Education Department (ED) said in a March 17 letter that it would not rescind a controversial new rule requiring online schools that operate nationwide to register with every state in which they have students.
FTC, White House urge internet privacy measures
Top federal officials pushed forward March 16 on efforts to establish mandates for internet privacy, the Washington Post reports.
Baidu’s online library accused of piracy by Chinese authors
An online library operated by Chinese search engine giant Baidu is drawing criticism that its becoming the next online hotbed for pirated works, IDG News reports.
Google Docs does the wave
Do you miss Google Wave? Judging by the adoption rate of that ill-fated service, probably not, reports the Washington Post.