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The 20 highest-paid private college presidents earned 15% more in 2017
Sixty-four presidents earned more than $1 million that year, and three topped $5 million, according to new data from The Chronicle of Higher Education.
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Report: DC schools' enrollment, test scores increase
But the city still has a high achievement gap, high rates of absenteeism and suspensions and a declining graduation rate.
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As enrollment declines loom, one liberal arts college is banking on free tuition
Georgetown College, in Kentucky, is offering full-tuition scholarships to students from four nearby counties if they enroll full time and live on campus.
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Study: Preschool expansion leads to gains for Massachusetts children
The study shows how the state used federal funds for early-childhood programs that led to positive impacts on early academic performance, especially among children whose home language was not English.
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FETC 2020: Better PD through design thinking
The method allows educators to successfully craft lesson plans that integrate tech as a means to an end rather than the core component, speakers said.
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Alaska considers consolidating its 54 districts into 18
Consolidation can benefit districts or states with tight budgets, but it can change school cultures, lower parental involvement and impact transportation costs.
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Morgan State looks to add for-profit medical school
The College of Osteopathic Medicine would be the first medical school to open at an HBCU in nearly 45 years, but similar private entities have drawn criticism.
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Texas looks to loosen charter expansion rules
Despite opposition from teachers and others, the state wants to accelerate expansion and decrease oversight of high-performing charter schools, unlike California, which now is limiting expansion.
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Can free college work at 4-year colleges? Early examples offer clues
New aid initiatives highlight the "less glamorous" details of implementing such programs as Democratic presidential candidates discuss expanding them.
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Study: Test scores higher in Newark charter, CMO schools
The researcher takes advantage of the random aspect of the New Jersey city’s centralized enrollment system to compare charters with traditional schools, but some say the "no excuses" model shouldn't be the gold standard.
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New data shows earning power of college graduates
By age 33, traditional college graduates have earned enough relative to a high school graduate to cover the cost of their degree, the College Board found.
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San Francisco district adopts teacher housing plan
With commutes for some teachers ranging from two to five hours, officials will use district-owned land to build 550 residential units, following the example of other California communities.
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FETC 2020: District shares tips, benefits for launching student-run IT help desk
A student technology internship program made a 1:1 tech transformation in New York's Webster Central School District possible while giving students valuable skills and practical experience.
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Head of California's Calbright online college resigns
Heather Hiles' departure comes just a few months after the experimental addition to the California Community Colleges System opened.
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Texas district loses $2.3M to phishing scam
The FBI and local police are investigating three separate transactions, but it's unclear whether the district will recover the money.
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Report: Liberal arts colleges deliver one of the highest returns on investment
Although initial returns are low, these schools offer relatively high long-term gains, finds Georgetown University's Center on Education and the Workforce.
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California bill would require full compensation for teachers on extended sick leave
The state's current policy, which provides teachers 10 days of sick leave per school year, could be impacting less experienced and pregnant teachers disproportionately, one lawmaker said.
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Tracker: Florida teachers rally in Tallahassee
Thousands of teachers took the day off to advocate for more education funding from lawmakers in this year’s legislative session.
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6 K-12 districts to watch in 2020
Where some see gains with student success and technological innovation, others continue to face takeover threats and lawsuits.
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Mills College's plan to sell artifacts revives ethics debate
The California women's institution intends to offload two rare items to improve its finances, but other schools have previously drawn ire for similar actions.
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California governor's homelessness plan leaves out schools
Los Angeles Unified Superintendent Austin Beutner asks Gov. Gavin Newsom to direct some of his $1 billion proposal to schools serving homeless students and families.
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MIT officials accepted Jeffrey Epstein's donations knowing his sex offender status, probe finds
Law firm Goodwin Procter released a report detailing the university's relationship with the financier and clearing the president of wrongdoing.
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Study: Professional mentors boost student interest in careers
Such pairings stand to benefit employers, too — which is notable as colleges seek ways to show how classroom learning connects to job experiences.
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ColumnPre-to-3: Head Start forges new partnerships to support children's transition into kindergarten
A former high school principal, Head Start Director Deborah Bergeron is working her connections with K-12 organizations to get more school and district leaders involved in PK-3 efforts.
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Should school leaders close, consolidate under-enrolled schools?
In Chicago, like other cities nationwide, decisions to close schools could leave families angry and many displaced students struggling academically.
