| Makeup Work Allows Students to Slide by, Critics Say In some New York City schools, worksheets and cram sessions have been enough for failing students to earn the credits they need to graduate. feeds.nytimes.com |
National Briefing | Washington: Schools Were Not Told of Suspect Food The Agriculture Department failed to tell schools promptly about recalls of potentially tainted peanut products and canned vegetables. feeds.nytimes.com |
White House Begins Campaign to Promote Science and Math Education The plan will enlist companies and nonprofits, including “Sesame Street,” to spend money and time to encourage students to pursue science, technology, engineering and math. feeds.nytimes.com |
Law School Admissions Lag Among Minorities Over the last 15 years, the percentage and the number of black and Mexican-American students at law schools have fallen. feeds.nytimes.com |
Former school set for community learning centre overhaul A FORMER school in Sighthill is to be turned into a community learning centre. news.scotsman.com |