2014年12月24日星期三

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Yahoo! News: Education News


FAQ: Best Colleges Rankings vs. Obama's College Rating Framework

Posted: 24 Dec 2014 07:15 AM PST

The U.S. Department of Education has released a framework that describes how the administration will execute its new college rating system, first proposed in August 2013. The administration says its first ratings of institutions will be released before the start of the 2015-2016 school year.

Easy access may boost kids' water consumption

Posted: 24 Dec 2014 07:13 AM PST

By Janice Neumann (Reuters Health) - Kids in New York City public schools drank water nearly three times more often after dispensers of cool, fresh tap water were conveniently placed near their lunch lines, researchers found. "The water jets definitely made it easier to get water," said Brian Elbel, lead author of the study, in an e-mail to Reuters Health. "It was in a convenient place and could be 'fun' for younger kids, given that you generally got to fill your cup yourself," Elbel said. "The idea is to make the healthy choice the easy choice," Elbel said. ...

Online Learning Holds Promise, Challenges for Low-Income Students

Posted: 24 Dec 2014 06:30 AM PST

For low-income students, formal online learning holds promise. They can work around their own schedule, even if they have a full-time job. Distance from a reasonably priced school isn't an issue either, and students can save money on transportation and living expenses.
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