2011年2月18日星期五

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Yahoo! News: Education News


Racial flaps dog 'Bama despite progress (AP)

Posted: 18 Feb 2011 12:56 PM PST

In this June 11, 1963 photo, National Guard Brig. Gen. Henry Graham informs Gov. George Wallace, right, that the guard is under federal control as the two meet at the door of Foster Auditorium at the University of Alabama in Tuscaloosa, Ala. Recent flaps over racially offensive language at the University of Alabama fit a pattern that's dogged the state's flagship school since it was integrated: Missteps along the path to greater diversity and inclusion often make more of an impression than positive strides do.(AP Photo)AP - Months after the University of Alabama dedicated a plaza and clock tower to its earliest black students, the school has been swamped with unwelcome attention over the past two weeks because of racial slurs used on campus.


Incoming LA superintendent announces foundation (AP)

Posted: 17 Feb 2011 08:49 PM PST

AP - The incoming superintendent of the Los Angeles Unified School District said Thursday he is forming a new foundation to attract philanthropic donations to help fund the ailing school district.

Official: Chemical put on Fla. girl in toxic truck (AP)

Posted: 18 Feb 2011 01:29 PM PST

AP - Authorities searched the home of parents accused of abusing twin 10-year-olds — a girl who was found dead in the back of a pickup truck and a boy who was critically injured in the front seat after police said his father doused him with a chemical.

Activist Sharpton takes up Ohio school choice case (AP)

Posted: 17 Feb 2011 07:54 PM PST

AP - A woman convicted of a felony for using her father's address to enroll her children in a neighboring school district should be "saluted, not arrested," civil rights activist the Rev. Al Sharpton said at a rally for her on Thursday.

Kan. parents seek permission to raise school taxes (AP)

Posted: 17 Feb 2011 06:38 PM PST

In this Feb. 16, 2011 photo, Nick and Diane Petrella pose for a photograph in the backyard of their home in the Kansas City suburb of Leawood, Kan. The Petrellas and other parents in their community would like the state to remove property tax caps to allow more funding for schools in their district. (AP Photo/Orlin Wagner)AP - Parents in a suburban Kansas City school district where some homes cost $1 million or more have done as much as they can to raise money for their children's schools, including holding country club fundraisers to pay for elementary Spanish programs, counselors and nurses.


8 Educational iPhone Apps for Small Business Owners (Mashable)

Posted: 15 Feb 2011 03:13 AM PST

Mashable - This post originally appeared on the American Express OPEN Forum, where Mashable regularly contributes articles about leveraging social media and technology in small business.

Everloop Brings New Social Network for Tweens to 56,000 Schools (Mashable)

Posted: 15 Feb 2011 02:31 AM PST

Mashable - A new social network that aims to be a Facebook alternative for children between the ages of 8 and 13 is launching on Tuesday. Schools, brands and investors are already on board.

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