NPR People: Larry Abramson http://www.npr.org/templates/story/story.php?storyId=2100140&ft=1&f=2100140 Larry Abramson is a telecommunications correspondent at National Public Radio. He covers a variety of topics, including telecommunications regulation, computer privacy, legal issues in cyberspace, and efforts to bring technology into the classroom. Copyright 2009 NPR - For Personal Use Only NPR API RSS Generator 0.93 Mon, 23 Nov 2009 06:00:00 -0500 http://media.npr.org/images/podcasts/thumbnail/npr_generic_image_75.jpg Larry Abramson http://www.npr.org/templates/story/story.php?storyId=2100140&ft=1&f=2100140 yes 'Teach For America' Teachers Learn On The Job New science teacher Tim Cooper trained with Teach For America for five weeks before flying solo in the front of his own classroom. Cooper couldn't wait to get into the classroom, so the group's short but intense training program working for him. Mon, 23 Nov 2009 06:00:00 -0500 http://www.npr.org/templates/story/story.php?storyId=120676335&ft=1&f=2100140 http://www.npr.org/templates/story/story.php?storyId=120676335&ft=1&f=2100140 New science teacher Tim Cooper trained with Teach For America for five weeks before flying solo in the front of his own classroom. Cooper couldn't wait to get into the classroom, so the group's short but intense training program working for him. 276 no New science teacher Tim Cooper trained with Teach For America for five weeks before flying solo in the front of his own classroom. Cooper couldn't wait to get into the classroom, so the group's short but intense training program working for him.

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]]> U.S. Unveils Education Stimulus Rules The Department of Education releases the rules Thursday for getting Race to the Top money — $4.5 billion in funding for education innovations for which states must compete. But some local officials are irritated with the process because they feel their concerns are being trampled on in the rush for cash. Thu, 12 Nov 2009 06:00:00 -0500 http://www.npr.org/templates/story/story.php?storyId=120340616&ft=1&f=2100140 http://www.npr.org/templates/story/story.php?storyId=120340616&ft=1&f=2100140 The Department of Education releases the rules Thursday for getting Race to the Top money — $4.5 billion in funding for education innovations for which states must compete. But some local officials are irritated with the process because they feel their concerns are being trampled on in the rush for cash. 263 no The Department of Education releases the rules Thursday for getting Race to the Top money — $4.5 billion in funding for education innovations for which states must compete. But some local officials are irritated with the process because they feel their concerns are being trampled on in the rush for cash.

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]]> Faces Of Fort Hood Victims Begin To Emerge The shooting at Ft. Hood left 13 dead and 30 wounded. They came from cities and towns all over the U.S., where relatives and friends are left in shock. Sat, 07 Nov 2009 08:00:00 -0500 http://www.npr.org/templates/story/story.php?storyId=120201550&ft=1&f=2100140 http://www.npr.org/templates/story/story.php?storyId=120201550&ft=1&f=2100140 The shooting at Ft. Hood left 13 dead and 30 wounded. They came from cities and towns all over the U.S., where relatives and friends are left in shock. 131 no The shooting at Ft. Hood left 13 dead and 30 wounded. They came from cities and towns all over the U.S., where relatives and friends are left in shock.

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]]> Cash For Seniors Proposal Touches Off Dispute A White House proposal to give every Social Security recipient a check for $250 next year has provoked a debate over whether seniors really should be given the extra help. Critics say the proposal will just run up the deficit, while others say seniors need help to counter things like rising health care costs. Thu, 22 Oct 2009 16:01:00 -0400 http://www.npr.org/templates/story/story.php?storyId=114004062&ft=1&f=2100140 http://www.npr.org/templates/story/story.php?storyId=114004062&ft=1&f=2100140 A White House proposal to give every Social Security recipient a check for $250 next year has provoked a debate over whether seniors really should be given the extra help. Critics say the proposal will just run up the deficit, while others say seniors need help to counter things like rising health care costs. 225 no A White House proposal to give every Social Security recipient a check for $250 next year has provoked a debate over whether seniors really should be given the extra help. Critics say the proposal will just run up the deficit, while others say seniors need help to counter things like rising health care costs.

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]]> FCC Considers Internet Data Rules The Federal Communications Commission is scheduled to vote Thursday on whether the Internet needs rules to stop large telecom companies from discriminating against their rivals. Telecom companies vigorously oppose what's called "net neutrality," saying unfettered access will clog their "pipes." Supporters say the telecoms have a track record of slowing and even blocking access to sites offering large files, such as video. Thu, 22 Oct 2009 06:00:00 -0400 http://www.npr.org/templates/story/story.php?storyId=114029913&ft=1&f=2100140 http://www.npr.org/templates/story/story.php?storyId=114029913&ft=1&f=2100140 The Federal Communications Commission is scheduled to vote Thursday on whether the Internet needs rules to stop large telecom companies from discriminating against their rivals. Telecom companies vigorously oppose what's called "net neutrality," saying unfettered access will clog their "pipes." Supporters say the telecoms have a track record of slowing and even blocking access to sites offering large files, such as video. 151 no The Federal Communications Commission is scheduled to vote Thursday on whether the Internet needs rules to stop large telecom companies from discriminating against their rivals. Telecom companies vigorously oppose what's called "net neutrality," saying unfettered access will clog their "pipes." Supporters say the telecoms have a track record of slowing and even blocking access to sites offering large files, such as video.

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]]> La. Teacher Union Files Complaint Against Recuiter The Louisiana Federation of Teachers charges that teachers from the Philippines were brought over to fill a teacher shortage, then held in servitude by the recruiting company. The firm is accused of taking chunks of the teachers' wages and threatening to deport them if they complained. Fri, 02 Oct 2009 07:08:00 -0400 http://www.npr.org/templates/story/story.php?storyId=113423285&ft=1&f=2100140 http://www.npr.org/templates/story/story.php?storyId=113423285&ft=1&f=2100140 The Louisiana Federation of Teachers charges that teachers from the Philippines were brought over to fill a teacher shortage, then held in servitude by the recruiting company. The firm is accused of taking chunks of the teachers' wages and threatening to deport them if they complained. 185 no The Louisiana Federation of Teachers charges that teachers from the Philippines were brought over to fill a teacher shortage, then held in servitude by the recruiting company. The firm is accused of taking chunks of the teachers' wages and threatening to deport them if they complained.

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]]> Career Changers Find Way Around The Classroom Until a year ago, Beverly Harvey was more familiar with balance sheets than attendance sheets. Harvey had spent 25 years in the banking industry before switching careers and becoming an elementary-school teacher. Tue, 29 Sep 2009 13:18:00 -0400 http://www.npr.org/templates/story/story.php?storyId=113278532&ft=1&f=2100140 http://www.npr.org/templates/story/story.php?storyId=113278532&ft=1&f=2100140 Until a year ago, Beverly Harvey was more familiar with balance sheets than attendance sheets. Harvey had spent 25 years in the banking industry before switching careers and becoming an elementary-school teacher. 422 no Until a year ago, Beverly Harvey was more familiar with balance sheets than attendance sheets. Harvey had spent 25 years in the banking industry before switching careers and becoming an elementary-school teacher.

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]]> Series Overview: What Makes A Teacher Qualified? Everyone from President Obama on down seems to agree: a good teacher can make a huge difference in the life of a child. What is a good teacher and what goes into making one? Over the next year, NPR will examine how teachers are evaluated, rewarded and disciplined. Sat, 26 Sep 2009 02:14:00 -0400 http://www.npr.org/templates/story/story.php?storyId=113223026&ft=1&f=2100140 http://www.npr.org/templates/story/story.php?storyId=113223026&ft=1&f=2100140 Everyone from President Obama on down seems to agree: a good teacher can make a huge difference in the life of a child. What is a good teacher and what goes into making one? Over the next year, NPR will examine how teachers are evaluated, rewarded and disciplined. no Everyone from President Obama on down seems to agree: a good teacher can make a huge difference in the life of a child. What is a good teacher and what goes into making one? Over the next year, NPR will examine how teachers are evaluated, rewarded and disciplined.

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]]> Will Colleges Give NBC's 'Community' Good Marks? The comedy world has eagerly awaited the arrival of <em>Community</em>, a new NBC sitcom about a band of wacky misfits who attend a community college. And community colleges have been getting ready too, hoping this show will not add to the image problems they face. Thu, 24 Sep 2009 14:55:00 -0400 http://www.npr.org/templates/story/story.php?storyId=113036874&ft=1&f=2100140 http://www.npr.org/templates/story/story.php?storyId=113036874&ft=1&f=2100140 The comedy world has eagerly awaited the arrival of <em>Community</em>, a new NBC sitcom about a band of wacky misfits who attend a community college. And community colleges have been getting ready too, hoping this show will not add to the image problems they face. 241 no The comedy world has eagerly awaited the arrival of Community, a new NBC sitcom about a band of wacky misfits who attend a community college. And community colleges have been getting ready too, hoping this show will not add to the image problems they face.

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]]> While Unnecessary, Swine Flu Closes Schools Across the nation, thousands of children already have missed school because of the swine flu pandemic. Most of those students are being kept home, while schools stay open, thanks to new guidance from the federal government. However, some schools continue to close, believing it's the only way to slow the spread of the virus. Thu, 24 Sep 2009 06:00:00 -0400 http://www.npr.org/templates/story/story.php?storyId=113153996&ft=1&f=2100140 http://www.npr.org/templates/story/story.php?storyId=113153996&ft=1&f=2100140 Across the nation, thousands of children already have missed school because of the swine flu pandemic. Most of those students are being kept home, while schools stay open, thanks to new guidance from the federal government. However, some schools continue to close, believing it's the only way to slow the spread of the virus. 189 no Across the nation, thousands of children already have missed school because of the swine flu pandemic. Most of those students are being kept home, while schools stay open, thanks to new guidance from the federal government. However, some schools continue to close, believing it's the only way to slow the spread of the virus.

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]]> KIPP, Union Disagree On Baltimore Teachers' Pay The Knowledge is Power Program, known as KIPP, was founded on the idea that poor children need to spend more time in schools &mdash; more than nine hours a day, and every other Saturday &mdash; to succeed. But the teachers union in Baltimore says, if you want extra hours, you must pay for it. KIPP says it pays a stipend, but can't afford the rate the union wants. Tue, 08 Sep 2009 06:00:00 -0400 http://www.npr.org/templates/story/story.php?storyId=112630931&ft=1&f=2100140 http://www.npr.org/templates/story/story.php?storyId=112630931&ft=1&f=2100140 The Knowledge is Power Program, known as KIPP, was founded on the idea that poor children need to spend more time in schools &mdash; more than nine hours a day, and every other Saturday &mdash; to succeed. But the teachers union in Baltimore says, if you want extra hours, you must pay for it. KIPP says it pays a stipend, but can't afford the rate the union wants. 237 no The Knowledge is Power Program, known as KIPP, was founded on the idea that poor children need to spend more time in schools — more than nine hours a day, and every other Saturday — to succeed. But the teachers union in Baltimore says, if you want extra hours, you must pay for it. KIPP says it pays a stipend, but can't afford the rate the union wants.

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]]> White House Seeks To Tamp Schools Speech Furor The administration has released the text of a speech that President Obama will deliver Tuesday to the nation's schoolchildren. The move was meant to reassure parents and conservatives who may view the address as a political intrusion into the school day. Mon, 07 Sep 2009 16:26:00 -0400 http://www.npr.org/templates/story/story.php?storyId=112622675&ft=1&f=2100140 http://www.npr.org/templates/story/story.php?storyId=112622675&ft=1&f=2100140 The administration has released the text of a speech that President Obama will deliver Tuesday to the nation's schoolchildren. The move was meant to reassure parents and conservatives who may view the address as a political intrusion into the school day. 207 no The administration has released the text of a speech that President Obama will deliver Tuesday to the nation's schoolchildren. The move was meant to reassure parents and conservatives who may view the address as a political intrusion into the school day.

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]]> Swine Flu Gains Admission To Colleges Flu season has arrived at some colleges and universities even before some classes have begun. Symptoms are spreading in at least two schools in the south, and 2,000 students are reported sick at Washington State University. Sun, 06 Sep 2009 08:00:00 -0400 http://www.npr.org/templates/story/story.php?storyId=112602292&ft=1&f=2100140 http://www.npr.org/templates/story/story.php?storyId=112602292&ft=1&f=2100140 Flu season has arrived at some colleges and universities even before some classes have begun. Symptoms are spreading in at least two schools in the south, and 2,000 students are reported sick at Washington State University. 137 no Flu season has arrived at some colleges and universities even before some classes have begun. Symptoms are spreading in at least two schools in the south, and 2,000 students are reported sick at Washington State University.

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]]> Colleges Ramp Up Efforts To Hold On To Students As many as half of all students who attend college might never complete their degrees &mdash; and many schools view that as a crisis. At Millersville University outside Lancaster, Pa., retention is a priority &mdash; from bonding with students at orientation to spotting depression and risk factors. Wed, 02 Sep 2009 14:20:00 -0400 http://www.npr.org/templates/story/story.php?storyId=112484712&ft=1&f=2100140 http://www.npr.org/templates/story/story.php?storyId=112484712&ft=1&f=2100140 As many as half of all students who attend college might never complete their degrees &mdash; and many schools view that as a crisis. At Millersville University outside Lancaster, Pa., retention is a priority &mdash; from bonding with students at orientation to spotting depression and risk factors. 274 no As many as half of all students who attend college might never complete their degrees — and many schools view that as a crisis. At Millersville University outside Lancaster, Pa., retention is a priority — from bonding with students at orientation to spotting depression and risk factors.

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]]> If College Dorm Students Need It, Retailers Have It College students need many things to make their dorm room a home. Retailers are selling lamps, towels and other items college students need to make the transition from their parents' house to dorm rooms. One item surprising parents is that most dorm room beds need extra-long twin sheets. Target and others have seized on the need for new bedding. Tue, 25 Aug 2009 06:16:00 -0400 http://www.npr.org/templates/story/story.php?storyId=112196376&ft=1&f=2100140 http://www.npr.org/templates/story/story.php?storyId=112196376&ft=1&f=2100140 College students need many things to make their dorm room a home. Retailers are selling lamps, towels and other items college students need to make the transition from their parents' house to dorm rooms. One item surprising parents is that most dorm room beds need extra-long twin sheets. Target and others have seized on the need for new bedding. 149 no College students need many things to make their dorm room a home. Retailers are selling lamps, towels and other items college students need to make the transition from their parents' house to dorm rooms. One item surprising parents is that most dorm room beds need extra-long twin sheets. Target and others have seized on the need for new bedding.

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