All Entries in the "Career Education" Category
Gates Foundation gives $335 million to teaching reform
The Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation has donated $335 million to various school districts across the nation, focusing on shifting the industry’s attitudes about teaching… (Image by ‘Refracted Moments’)
FL parents sue state claiming underfunded education is unconstitutional
A group of parents in Orange County, Florida are suing the state legislature and Department of Education, claiming that Florida is not providing the proper education funding demanded by the state constitution.
Archipelago’s IPO priced at $16.50, subscription-based education for K-12
Archipelago Education Inc., a subscription-based online education provider focused in the K-12 medium, has announced an Initial Public Offering price of $16.50, which stands at the high end of experts’ predicted range.
Online continuing education a ‘convenient’ truth for nurses
It is no wonder that many nurses, trained to mange situations with the utmost efficiency, are choosing online continuing education courses… (Image Mark ‘Brykmantra’)
Higher education funding model ‘broken’, Missouri Gov. calls for tuition freeze
University of Missouri President Gary Forsee has declared Governor Jay Nixon’s recently proposed plan to freeze college tuition as a necessary first step in the right direction, but claims that the higher education business model is fundamentally broken.
High school students explore their ‘inner career’
High school students in Western Kansas recently experienced a unique learning experience – taking part in a local program aimed at offering young students a hands-on, inside look at the careers they are interested in.
Hawaii close to resolving school day issues
Despite not having to close for any “snow days,” Hawaii ranks lowest in the nation for the number of annual instructional schooldays… (Image by Marc Abundo)
International student enrollment skyrockets at University of Dayton
The University of Dayton has topped a recent nation-wide study of international student enrollment, which has more than doubled over the past two years at the Ohio-based university – today, Dayton is home to over 600 international students.
Students with master’s, PhDs enroll at community colleges for ‘useful’ skills
While community colleges have historically served as a home for young students preparing for four-year universities, today the affordable, student-friendly institutions are attracting experienced students who already own undergraduate and graduate level degrees and are looking for career-specific training and education.
Apollo’s stock takes flight on Phoenix’s recertification
An update is in today, as Apollo Group, Inc. announced their three-year renewal of Title IV certification, thus calming many concerns initiated by a recent SEC inqury. (Image by Vards Uzvards)
Massachusetts charter schools bill could actually ‘stifle’ growth
In Massachusetts, the Association of Charter Public Schools have spoken out against a bill that proposes to build new charter schools, arguing that the bill would make current charter schools vulnerable to line-item budget cutting, among other newly discovered set-backs.
For many community college students, goal of transferring goes unfulfilled
Across the nation, community college students suffer as schools face their own afflictions. New numbers reveal that today, 6 in 10 California community college students relinquish their transfer plans, and only 56% of Texas junior college students receive prompt feedback from their instructors.
‘Master Plan’ for affordable CA edu looks ‘quaint’ today
California state colleges, struggling with their own budget shortcomings, are now turning to students to pay the deficit… (Image by Rennett Stowe)
Recreation project affords teens chance to ‘play around’ with career ideas
In a unique career education program, a recent construction project in the California desert has provided teenage students the opportunity to assist in the assembly of new playground while realizing a breadth of new career opportunities in engineering, architecture and construction.
Teachers learn e-commerce lesson, sell course plans online
With internet marketing forums like Craigslist and Facebook offering common internet browsers the opportunity to buy and sell commodities with the click of a mouse, thousands of teachers across the country are cashing in on their lesson plans – a practice that has raised many questions within the education community.
Online program provides recipe for new culinary career
Grand Rapids Community College has formed a strategic alliance with the Secchia Institute for Culinary Education, and now offers a private chef certificate to aspiring chefs… (Image by Bev Sykes)
16 career advisory centers launched at Rwanda universities
For the first time in its history, Rwanda is proudly launching the creation of Career Advisory Centers to assist native students in finding employment that is both lucrative and meaningful upon graduation – as based on education systems in place in South Africa, a leader in career education on the continent.
Public university online master’s degrees are ‘best buy’ for teachers, librarians
Hopeful teachers and librarians researching affordable online degrees are in luck, as public online schools now represent an attractive option for people looking to gain high-quality education in the field without spending large sums. Many should consider Appalachian State University in North Carolina, which was rated the most affordable online Master’s program in the field.
Yellow Ribbon program unties ‘knot’ in veterans’ benefits
Based on limitations to the Post 9/11 GI Bill, the Yellow Ribbon G.I. Education Enhancement Program has been born… (Image by ‘View D’World’)
McGraw-Hill, Ambow join to develop vocational training courses in China
Today, two corporate leaders in the education solutions industry join forces to teach English to Chinese professionals looking to succeed in a global economy. In Beijing, the McGraw-Hill Companies (NYSE ticker MHP) and Ambow Education shook hands on integrating McGraw educational software into Ambow’s various vocational schools throughout East Asia.
