Tag: Education Philanthropy
February 8, 2013
February 8th, 2013
Local News The News Journal Follow along today to learn more about STEM education Today Nichole Dobo is in Baltimore for an event hosted by the Education Writers Association. It’s called Under the Microscope: Examining STEM Education. National News Education Sector A Los Angeles High School illustrates the strengths and challenges of blended...VIEW ARTICLE
December 20, 2012
December 20th, 2012
Local News Delaware First Media Gov. Markell asks for Friday moment of silence for Connecticut shooting victims Governor Jack Markell is asking Delawareans to observe a moment of silence for the victims of the recent school shooting in Newtown, Connecticut. Connecticut Governor Dan Malloy declared Friday to be a day of mourning and asked his...VIEW ARTICLE
December 5, 2012
December 5th, 2012
National News Houston Chronicle Head of education defers using STAAR in students’ grades Texas high school students are getting a reprieve for a second consecutive year on a requirement that would have made the state's new and more difficult standardized tests count toward 15% of their final grades in key courses. Education Commissioner...VIEW ARTICLE
Helping After Sandy
November 5th, 2012
Having grown up on the Jersey Shore, it was tough to watch CNN and see the twisted, semi-submerged, remains of the roller coaster I used to ride in my summers in Seaside Heights. This weekend, my mom, in her eighties, was sharing a cup of coffee with us, unable to return to her home in Red Bank after a week of no power or heat. When we...VIEW ARTICLE