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• U.S. charter school default rate up, but sector sound: report
• Jamaica to shutter 18 small public schools by September
• Lufthansa defends treatment of Germanwings crash bereaved
• 3 Transfer Pitfalls for International Community College Students to Avoid
• The Scopes Monkey trial and the Constitution
• Weigh the Pros, Cons of Visiting Colleges in the Summer

U.S. charter school default rate up, but sector sound: report Posted: 21 Jul 2015 03:57 PM PDT U.S. charter schools are defaulting on bonds at a rate of 3.3 percent, a level higher than that recorded three years ago but still not one which should concern investors, according to the co-publisher of a report made available on Tuesday. Charter schools, held in a number of municipal bond funds, are public schools that operate independently and are an alternative to schools run by local school districts. Of the $10.4 billion issued by charter schools, $346.9 million, or 3.3 percent, has defaulted, according to the report by community financing organization the Local Initiatives Support Corporation (LISC) and Charter School Advisors.

Jamaica to shutter 18 small public schools by September Posted: 21 Jul 2015 02:22 PM PDT KINGSTON, Jamaica (AP) — Jamaica will close 18 small public schools across the island by September.

Lufthansa defends treatment of Germanwings crash bereaved Posted: 21 Jul 2015 10:24 AM PDT Lufthansa Tuesday defended its treatment of families of victims of the Germanwings crash in the French Alps, saying its compensation offer had gone "well beyond" what was required by law. Relatives of German citizens among the 150 killed in the March 24 disaster, which has been blamed on a suicidal co-pilot, have turned down the parent company's compensation offer and accused it of ignoring their suffering. The parents of 16 high school students killed wrote an open letter to Lufthansa CEO Carsten Spohr to voice "disappointment" at Lufthansa's conduct "since a pilot from your company killed our children".

3 Transfer Pitfalls for International Community College Students to Avoid Posted: 21 Jul 2015 07:30 AM PDT Beginning undergraduate work at a community college is a gateway towards a bachelor's degree that many international -- and U.S. -- students pursue for many great reasons. Miami Dade offered the flexibility I needed for a smooth and enjoyable transition from the world of ballet to the world of politics. However, there are some quirks about community college that may grow into pitfalls at the end of your community college years, particularly if you are an international student attempting to transfer.

The Scopes Monkey trial and the Constitution Posted: 21 Jul 2015 07:00 AM PDT On July 21, 1925, the famous Scopes Monkey trial over teaching evolution in public schools concluded. Mostly remembered today was the clash between two legendary public figures. But the legal fight didn't end that day in Tennessee.

Weigh the Pros, Cons of Visiting Colleges in the Summer Posted: 21 Jul 2015 06:30 AM PDT Between his two daughters, Paul Stauffer and his family have visited more than 15 colleges and universities -- some multiple times -- over the last five years. Summer tours are an attractive option for busy families like Stauffer's, but there are disadvantages to visiting schools when they're not in session. Consider the following pros and cons of summer tours before you schedule your next visit.

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