Christian Science Monitor | Learning

Anger and anxiety over fee hike at University of California

20 Nov 2009 01:00:00 EST

The University of California Thursday decided on a 32 percent fee hike to make up for slashed state funding. Student protests flare on campuses.

Chicago schools get new tool in fight against youth violence

19 Nov 2009 01:00:00 EST

A new program announced Wednesday, seeks to stem youth violence in Chicago schools by reaching out to students through sports and counseling. It hopes to become a national model.

Obama’s new push for preschool for at-risk children

19 Nov 2009 01:00:00 EST

President Obama wants to offer states some $1 billion a year to help them improve preschool and early education programs for at-risk children.

China leads surge of foreign students into US colleges

16 Nov 2009 01:00:00 EST

Education is becoming more globalized, with more foreign students coming to the US, while more American college students head abroad to new destinations such as India and China, according to two new studies.

Which states are innovative in education? A new report card.

10 Nov 2009 01:00:00 EST

The report card aims to highlight the sorts of innovations in education – such as an extended school day – that lead to better schools.

Will a longer school day help close the achievement gap?

10 Nov 2009 01:00:00 EST

A longer school day can help improve student test scores, closing the achievement gap. But critics question the cost of those additional hours.

Which states have the highest standards for students?

30 Oct 2009 01:00:00 EST

Each state comes up with its own standards for student achievement. A new study from the National Center on Education Statistics compares them. Here are the top and bottom five.

Student 'proficiency': What is your state's definition?

29 Oct 2009 01:00:00 EST

State standards and 'proficiency' measures vary widely, according to a new study from the National Center for Education Statistics.