2015年10月15日星期四

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2 more colleges revoke honorary degrees given to Bill Cosby

Posted: 15 Oct 2015 11:35 AM PDT

FILE - In this Friday, Nov. 21, 2014, file photo, comedian Bill Cosby performs at the Maxwell C. King Center for the Performing Arts, in Melbourne, Fla. On Thursday, Oct. 15, 2015, both Tufts University in Massachusetts and Goucher College in Maryland rescinded honorary degrees previously awarded to Cosby by the respective institutions. (AP Photo/Phelan M. Ebenhack, File)BOSTON (AP) — Two more colleges announced Thursday they have rescinded honorary degrees given to Bill Cosby, adding to a growing list of schools distancing themselves from the entertainer embroiled in allegations of sexual assault.


Authorities probing ex-Chicago schools CEO's Detroit tenure

Posted: 15 Oct 2015 11:26 AM PDT

CHICAGO (AP) — Authorities are investigating Detroit Public Schools contracts awarded by a former official who has pleaded guilty to her role in a kickback scheme while she was CEO of Chicago's school system, DPS said Thursday.

Months after promise of help, Atlanta students still waiting

Posted: 15 Oct 2015 10:36 AM PDT

ATLANTA (AP) — Six months after plans were announced for an academy to help thousands of schoolchildren harmed by the Atlanta Public Schools test cheating scandal, a prosecutor now says those plans are "on hold."

Cozy Up to College Scholarships With Fall, Winter Deadlines

Posted: 15 Oct 2015 07:35 AM PDT

While you're getting out your heavy coat, take a look at these high-value scholarships for high school students that have deadlines in the late fall or winter. These scholarships are meant for a wide array of students -- and what's better is they all offer generous amounts of free money for college. Who is eligible: The award is open to seniors graduating in spring of 2016 who plan to enroll in an accredited four-year college in the fall of 2016.

Fresno teachers union asking for three district leaders be placed on leave

Posted: 14 Oct 2015 11:39 PM PDT

Fresno teachers union asking for three district leaders be placed on leaveIn light of a federal investigation a teachers union is asking Fresno unified to place three district leaders on administrative leave.


Bill Cosby's Honorary Degree Rescinded by Lehigh University

Posted: 14 Oct 2015 09:00 PM PDT

Lehigh awarded the honorary degree to the comedian in 2004.

Tufts, Goucher Revoke Honorary Degrees Given to Bill Cosby

Posted: 14 Oct 2015 09:00 PM PDT

Several other schools have taken away their honors as the fallout from rape allegations made against the comedian continues.

Fresno Unified holds closed door meeting that angers Fresno teachers union

Posted: 13 Oct 2015 11:37 PM PDT

Fresno Unified holds closed door meeting that angers Fresno teachers unionA decision by the Fresno Unified School District to hold a closed door meeting tonight caught some members off guard and angered the Fresno Teachers Association.


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