State College ranked no. 2 among best college towns

The State College area has earned the No. 2 spot in a ranking of best college towns, second only to

Japan again spent the least on education in 2007 among the 28 member countries of the Organization for Economic Cooperation and Development in terms of the ratio of such state spending to gross domestic product, according to an OECD report. The nation's 2007 ratio, 3.3 percent, was the third-lowest, following 2003 and 2005. Japan was also the second-lowest in 2004 and 2006 in the annual OECD ...

Flying to a college football game? Take these tips

Smell the tailgate party — it's college football season. But if you're flying in for a game, you might be headed for a headache. Cutbacks at major airlines have made flight choices more difficult this fall, especially to smaller college towns. Here are a few tips to keep in mind when planning your trip:

Ariz. education chief: Feds looking at bias claims

Arizona's education chief says the federal government has launched an investigation into whether the state discriminates against teachers who are nonnative English speakers.

Education Management Corporation Announces September Investor Presentation and Webcast Schedule

Education Management Corporation , a leading provider of post-secondary education, announced today that it will webcast presentations by Todd S. Nelson, chief executive officer, and Edward H.

Education chief says feds looking at bias claims

PHOENIX (AP) — Arizona's education chief says the federal government has launched an investigation into whether the state discriminates against teachers who are nonnative English speakers. The state Department of Education for years has been monitoring English fluency of teachers who instruct English learners. In April, the education department began instructing districts to fire teachers who ...

Students Released From Bridgeport Schools After Report Of Lockdown

Students were released from Harding and Central high schools after a report of a lockdown Wednesday afternoon. Check back for updates.

College Football Power Rankings: The Top 25 RBs Heading Into Week 2

This college football season we'll be doing weekly power rankings of the top skill-position players in the game. Week one action is in the books, closing out with a bang in a great matchup between Boise State and Virginia Tech. There were some outstanding performances, like Kenjon Barner's five touchdown effort, or Daniel Thomas and DeMarco Murray each rushing for over 200 yards. There were ...

Students head back to school in Morristown, Morris Township and Morris Plains

Students will be heading back to school in Morristown, Morris Township and Morris Plains next Tuesday, Sept. 7.

Students prepare for Rosh Hashanah

College thinks creatively to update facilities

Just like the students they serve, leaders at Mt. Hood Community College are optimistic for a future ripe with possibilities. But like many of their students, the college is also coping with fewer financial resources to fund that future. Instead, college leaders are addressing an aging campus and ...

Education Looking Toward Community Schools

National and local education officials discuss community schools.

Education, immigration among topics raised at NDR Youth Forum

SINGAPORE : Education, immigration and the economy were among the topics raised at the National Day Rally (NDR) forum for youths on Wednesday.

Students Mourn Loss Of Football Player

Students at Wekiva High School return to class following the death of a football player who collapsed during practice.

College Football's Six Newest Household Names

Once again, the first week of the college football season brought more than advertised. With its fair share of close games and upset victories, Week 1 of the college football season is in the books and without question left us with some new names to throw around. Relative unknowns burst onto the scene over the weekend and showed that 2010 is their year. No matter the position or the team, these ...

College tops learner satisfaction polls

STAFF at Central Sussex College were delighted when the college topped the polls for learner satisfaction among Further Education colleges throughout England and Wales. (07/09/2010 11:57:07)

Students evacuate Gateway Technical High School

Education Foundation hosting exhibit & recognition event Sept. 29

DEARBORN — Dearborn Education Foundation will be displaying the fruits of its labor during an exhibit Sept. 29.

College Football: Team-by-Team Big Ten Power Rankings Post Week One

College football addicts across the country let out a simultaneous sigh of relief as the 2010 season kicked off over the weekend. Fans of the Big Ten conference weren't disappointed with the outcome of the season's first weekend of action. Big Ten teams posted a record of 9-2 in college football's opening weekend of play. Most teams played weaker competition, but the league's best looked ...

Students return to renovated schools

Students at two Buffalo Schools will get to check out their newly renovated buildings for the very first time.

Students refurbish computers to donate to charity

Students from the Montgomery County Students Information Technology Foundation Inc. at Thomas Edison High School of Technology in Wheaton will donate a complete computer lab consisting of six computers with operating systems, monitors, keyboards, mice and a printer, to a nonprofit charitable organization in Montgomery County.

College Students Reminded to Wash Their Hands

Title: College Students Reminded to Wash Their Hands Category: Health News Created: 9/5/2010 10:10:00 AM Last Editorial Review: 9/7/2010

College Women’s Golf: Sacramento City wins

Sacramento City College won a Big 8 Conference TournamentTuesday, shooting a 349 total at Napa Golf Course. Sac City wasfollowed by Modesto (388), Sierra and Delta (393), Butte (412),Folsom Lake (448), and American River (507).

Students expelled for drug use

Seven students from Wellington's Scots College have been expelled for smoking and selling marijuana on school grounds.

College briefs

Lone Star College System Second Start courses, which each last three to 14 weeks, have start dates beginning in late September all the way through late October. More than 70 Second Start classes are offered this fall in more than 20 different program areas, including evening, weekend, online and hybrid courses. Hybrid courses replace some of the classroom instruction with media-enhanced online ...

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Menlo College Bell earns NAIA national weekly honor in football

by Palo Alto Online Sports Menlo College senior running back Payton Bell was named NAIA Independent Offensive Player of the Week on Tuesday. Bell had a breakout performance in the Oaks' season-opening 42-25 victory over highly-regarded Occidental. He finished with 202 total yards and scored three touchdowns.

Students expelled for drug dealing

Seven students have been asked to leave one of Wellington's most exclusive boys colleges, for dealing drugs at school.

Students hold vigils, pray for recovery

Students at two Central Florida High Schools returned with heavy hearts Wednesday. More>>>

College Hill group presses changes for Tattnall Square Park

College Hill Alliance Director Pat Madison updated Macon City Council members Tuesday about his organization’s effort to make improvements to Tattnall Square Park.