(EMAILWIRE.COM, January 16, 2003 ) The latest numbers show that over 3.8 million young adults are not enrolled in school. But with the recent Supreme Court ruling in favor of school vouchers and "school choice" being one of today's hottest political issues, students and parents are discovering...
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(EMAILWIRE.COM, December 06, 2002 ) College costs continue to climb, with tuition outpacing inflation in the past decade. But state-sponsored savings programs can ease some of the burden. With the New Year coming up, deadlines are fast approaching in some states to make contributions that qualify...
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(EMAILWIRE.COM, October 30, 2002 ) SUGGESTED ANCHOR LEAD: Don't Erase Race! Erase Racism! That's the rallying cry for National Take Affirmative Action Day this Wednesday. Students who are concerned about setbacks in Affirmative Action, such as the class action suit against the University of Michigan,...
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(EMAILWIRE.COM, October 28, 2002 ) 'Bill Cosby's PicturePages - Early Learning Readiness Series®' has been named one of the 'Ten Best Educational Products of 2002,' and among the '100 Best Children's Products of 2002' by noted child development authority Stevanne Auerbach, Ph.D. (a.k.a. Dr. Toy),...
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(EMAILWIRE.COM, October 21, 2002 ) In two studies released today, the College Board reports that in 2002-2003 college tuition and fees increased an average of 5.8 percent at four-year private institutions, 9.6 percent at four-year public institutions, and 7.5 percent at two-year public institutions,...
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(EMAILWIRE.COM, October 18, 2002 ) (Auburn, AL) EPOS Corporation, a leading provider of automated self-service solutions and the market leader in providing interactive voice response solutions to colleges and universities, announces its partnership with Philips Electronics to offer Voice ReQuest Campus...
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(EMAILWIRE.COM, October 13, 2002 ) -- "Chalk and Talk" won't cut it any more. Teachers can't just stand in front of a dusty chalkboard and lecture students of the video generation. Successful schools have learned how to use technology to improve instruction, motivate students, and ultimately...
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(EMAILWIRE.COM, October 07, 2002 ) Bill Cosby's PicturePages® is back! PicturePages Partnership LLC, an interactive educational company dedicated to developing the learning readiness skills of children, today announced the launch of 'Bill Cosby's PicturePages - Early Learning Readiness Series®.'...
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(EMAILWIRE.COM, September 18, 2002 ) Representatives of Delta Funding Corporation, (OTCC: DLTO) including Chairman of the Board Sidney Miller, were joined by United States Representative Gregory W. Meeks (6th C.D) at Benjamin N. Cardozo Middle School (MS 198) to initiate an innovative program to encourage...
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(EMAILWIRE.COM, September 17, 2002 ) Some schools are making drastic changes like reducing their schedules to 4-day weeks to balance their budgets. Other schools are simply going without school supplies, sports equipment and field trips. With government funding declining, schools are looking elsewhere...
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(EMAILWIRE.COM, August 29, 2002 ) Experts say school violence can happen anytime when emotions run high, but especially during transition times like the start of the school year in the fall. This year, with the anniversary of 9/11 adding to student stress, a national violence prevention organization...
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(EMAILWIRE.COM, August 29, 2002 ) With 3.5 million children entering kindergarten this September, teachers, school superintendents and even the White House continue to raise awareness concerning the importance of early childhood education. Today's parents are taking an active role in preparing their...
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(EMAILWIRE.COM, August 28, 2002 ) We've all heard of the digital age, but what about the digital dorm? When students head back to college this semester, more of them will be wired than ever before.
In the dorm of 2002, you'll find individual phone lines with integrated voicemail, cable television...
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(EMAILWIRE.COM, August 14, 2002 ) Just in time for the new school year, the General Mills Box Tops for Education program is doubling in size, making it even easier for America's budget-strapped schools to earn twice as much cash each year. Consumers across the country will begin to find Box Tops coupons...
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(EMAILWIRE.COM, June 28, 2002 ) This is the time of year parents and students are busy attending graduations. But one graduation ceremony will be a little different because it will be the first time that most of the students will meet each other in person. They are working adults and have been completing...
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