| Florida Drops Budget Plan That Favored Prep Football The sport was exempt from schedule cuts aimed at easing financial burdens on schools, but opponents argued the exemption violated gender-equity law. feeds.nytimes.com |
College Officials Brace for Hit From Economy The talk at an annual gathering of college admissions officers and high school counselors in Baltimore always seemed to circle around to one subject: the economy. feeds.nytimes.com |
Mayor Says Student Scores Will Factor Into Teacher Tenure The statement suggests that Mayor Michael R. Bloomberg may be willing to clash with the teachers’ union, which has bitterly opposed the concept. feeds.nytimes.com |
In Suburban Schools, an Alternative to A.P. Dual-enrollment programs offer students credits toward college before they get there. feeds.nytimes.com |
On the Issues: Predicting and Responding to the State of the Union Address Lesson Plan | Considering and researching key political issues in preparation for watching and responding to President Obama's State of the Union address. feeds.nytimes.com |