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• America’s Public School Students Are Less White, So Why Aren’t Teachers?
• Fordham University rescinds honorary degree it gave Cosby
• Why making community college free won’t solve the student debt crisis
• For 1st time, New York City schools close for Muslim holiday
• Crushed by Student Loans, Millennials Start Saving for Their Kids
• Consider These 529 College Savings Plan Investment Options
• Central Massachusetts College Road Trip: Worcester Polytechnic Institute
• Want to Hang Out? Some Colleges Say No to Hammocks
• 50 Colleges That Jump-Start Careers

America’s Public School Students Are Less White, So Why Aren’t Teachers? Posted: 24 Sep 2015 03:18 PM PDT It's been more than six decades since the Supreme Court ended school segregation—and in 2014, minorities outnumbered whites in public schools for the first time. Now, a major new study urges education officials to tackle a racial divide in the classroom that's getting wider each year—especially in taxpayer-funded charter schools. The study from the Albert L. Shanker Institute says the "diversity gap" between students of color and their teachers is drastic, with 44.1 percent of all public-school students identified as minorities in 2012, compared with only 17.3 percent of teachers.

Fordham University rescinds honorary degree it gave Cosby Posted: 24 Sep 2015 03:05 PM PDT NEW YORK (AP) — Fordham University on Thursday rescinded an honorary degree it presented to Bill Cosby, citing sexual assault allegations against him and the comedian's admission that he obtained quaaludes to give to women with whom he hoped to have sex.

Why making community college free won’t solve the student debt crisis Posted: 24 Sep 2015 11:45 AM PDT But is it fair to expect community colleges to fill the gaps that exist in higher education today?

For 1st time, New York City schools close for Muslim holiday Posted: 24 Sep 2015 11:38 AM PDT NEW YORK (AP) — New York City public schools are closed to observe the Muslim holiday of Eid al-Adha (eed ahl-AHD'-hah).

Crushed by Student Loans, Millennials Start Saving for Their Kids Posted: 24 Sep 2015 09:08 AM PDT As college costs continue to grow, more families are making it a priority to save for higher education. A study released today by Fidelity finds that 69 percent of families are currently saving for college, up from 64 percent last year. Fidelity's report found that parents aim to cover at least two-thirds of their children's college costs, but the average family is on track to save just 27 percent of their college funding goals by the time their child reaches college age.

Consider These 529 College Savings Plan Investment Options Posted: 24 Sep 2015 06:30 AM PDT For many parents, choosing to invest in a 529 college savings plan is the first step to covering their child's college education without the burden of loans. Earnings on investments grow tax-free, and disbursements are tax-free as well, provided they are used to cover qualified educational expenses. But as with most investment vehicles, not all earnings strategies are created equal, and parents need to consider the pros and cons of each 529 investment option before choosing the one that is right for their family.

Central Massachusetts College Road Trip: Worcester Polytechnic Institute Posted: 24 Sep 2015 05:30 AM PDT Worcester Polytechnic Institute, the nation's third-oldest technological school, sits atop one of seven hills that comprise Worcester, a rugged industrial city about 40 miles west of Boston. In a state known for its higher education, the school, which competes with the likes of Rochester Institute of Technology in New York, Carnegie Mellon University in Pittsburgh, and Massachusetts Institute of Technology, stands out for its "WPI Plan." The plan is a project-based curriculum that is infused with the humanities and takes a collaborative, hands-on approach to learning. "GPS prepared me for what was to come," says Andrew Santos, a junior from the Philippines studying electrical and computer engineering, who took a seminar in food sustainability.

Want to Hang Out? Some Colleges Say No to Hammocks Posted: 23 Sep 2015 09:54 PM PDT EAST LANSING, Mich.—The Michigan State University Hammocking Club has a problem. Hammocks are booming in popularity across the U.S., especially with college students always looking for a new way to hang out. Frazzled students say hammocks provide a calming escape just a few steps away from the dorm.

50 Colleges That Jump-Start Careers Posted: 23 Sep 2015 06:03 AM PDT "These are the schools that have remarkable college-to-career programs. Just reading the book is an eye-opener about the fascinating opportunities students have, and how brilliant some colleges are ...

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