Health
School Nurse On Sniffly Front Lines Of Swine Flu
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Education
Obama Offers States Rewards For Overhauling Schools
()The Obama administration soon will be awarding billions of dollars in education grants to help local school districts raise the bar on student achievement. In order to qualify for the money, schools may have to grade not only students, but also teachers.
Racial Achievement Gap Still Plagues Schools()
October 31, 2009 Black and Latino students consistently have lower test scores and attendance rates than their white counterparts. Placing struggling students in remedial classes has been a standard way to deal with the issue, but this method is coming under fire.
Your Health
A Push For Colleges To Prioritize Mental Health()
October 26, 2009 When budgets get tight, colleges struggle to support the students who need psychiatric help. Experts stress that it is vital that schools keep their counseling centers and other mental health resources intact.
Health
Swine Flu Shuts High School In Suburban Chicago()
October 23, 2009 The district's superintendent closed St. Charles East High School for the week after almost 1,000 students stayed home complaining of illness.
