Don Shalvey isn’t easily impressed. He has had a successful career as a superintendent, opened California’s first charter school, and even had the opportunity to introduce President Clinton during a visit to his district. However, when Shalvey approached the New …
Study: EMO Schools Don’t Outscore Other Phila. Schools
A recent study conducted by researchers from Johns Hopkins University reveals that Philadelphia students attending public middle schools managed by outside groups are not making greater learning gains compared to their counterparts at regular district-run middle schools. The study, presented …
Federal Officials To Review Decisions On SSI Benefits For Disabled Children
Approximately 45,000 disabled children from low-income backgrounds, who lost their government benefits due to the 1996 welfare-reform law, will have their cases reassessed. Additionally, 15,000 children who applied for the Supplemental Security Income (SSI) program in the past year but …
Disney Weekend Combines Fun, Serious Issues
Kali Abdullah, a resident of a rough neighborhood in Washington where drug dealing and violence are prevalent, found solace in a trip to Walt Disney World. Along with 13,000 other underprivileged children from across the United States, Kali was given …
Challenging Programs Cater To The Profoundly Gifted
Lindsey Gwaltney had always been an exceptional student, breezing through her elementary and middle school assignments with ease. However, when she entered a specialized program for gifted female students, she suddenly found herself faced with unfamiliar challenges. She and her …
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City University Business School
An individual who possesses a deep-seated desire to lead a renowned financial institution will greatly benefit from obtaining an MBA, especially from a school situated in the heart of London’s financial district. The City University Business School’s prime location in …
Theresa May Says Private Schools Must Do More To Keep Tax Breaks
In an effort to establish a "great meritocracy," Theresa May stated that private schools must do more to assist the state sector in order to retain their tax breaks. May has concentrated on restructuring the educational system, with a plan …
Student Travel Company Calls In Receivers
The bankruptcy of a travel company catering to students has created uncertainty for approximately 5,000 student travelers, while also resulting in the loss of 330 jobs. The company, Usit Campus, specialized in the under-26 market and faced significant challenges due …
Pushed To The Limit
Sinje Hun rises at 6am each morning to prepare for her day at the Seoul Foreign Language High School, a specialized state school. Though her day begins at 7.40 am and lasts until 10pm, Sinje is content. She is determined …