Sell Resources - Student Resources News

Student Resources News

Math, English Classes Could Be Standardized Wednesday, March 10, 2010 @ 5:34PMSEATTLE -- Students across the nation might eventually use the same math and English textbooks and take the same tests if states adopt new rigorous standards proposed Wednesday by governors and education leaders.
Students Take Shot At Cutting Budget Wednesday, March 10, 2010 @ 5:33PMStudents from Maine West High School are taking over Des Plaines City Hall this Friday, Mar. 12, with one item on the agenda---cutting $2 million from the city's budget.
Schools Consider Gifted Program Review Wednesday, March 10, 2010 @ 5:29PMAbout 15-20% of the 4,300 students in Park Ridge-Niles School District 64 are gifted, and are educated differently from other students. A program called Channels of Challenge was started more than 20 years ago to meet the needs of this group of overachieving, talented students.
College kid gets tenacious over hoop dream Wednesday, March 10, 2010 @ 5:19PMORANGE – The kid saw an opening. He seized it. For months, Matt Kanne had been trying to get an appointment with Rob Pelinka, agent to Kobe Bryant, to pitch a business idea. And there, standing outside a trendy L.A. restaurant, stood Pelinka, cell...
Fit or Fat? Wednesday, March 10, 2010 @ 5:15PMBeing a traditional college student is a lot like being homeless. Students never have much money, they sleep on makeshift beds, and they never really know where their next meal is coming from.
Report faults teacher’s actions Wednesday, March 10, 2010 @ 5:14PMA Cascade High School teacher was reprimanded for grabbing a student by the throat, records show.
Lawmaker wants to enforce hazing policies Wednesday, March 10, 2010 @ 5:00PMAn Indiana lawmaker says it's time to push school districts into creating and enforcing hazing policies.
KC will host seventh annual Safety & Health Expo March 12 Wednesday, March 10, 2010 @ 4:51PMThe Kilgore College Occupational Safety and Health Technology department will host the seventh annual Safety & Health Expo in the Devall Student Center on the Kilgore campus.
Introverts as Entrepreneurs Wednesday, March 10, 2010 @ 4:47PMThe stereotype startup guy or gal is a high energy, always schmoozing, hard pitching and hand-shaking go-getter. But since 50 percent of the population are identified by psychological studies as introverts, that stereotype might need some examining. But most people believe there’s some sort of stigma about being an introvert, according to Nancy Ancowitz, author of Self Promotion for Introverts ...
Hueneme High, Oxnard High losing their principals this year Wednesday, March 10, 2010 @ 4:46PMSeveral top administrators in the Oxnard Union High School District, including principals at Hueneme and Oxnard high schools, have announced they will leave their posts when the school year ends, while more than a dozen teachers said they plan to retire.Hueneme Principal Adrian Palazuelos submitted a letter of resignation to district officials Tuesday. A former Hueneme High student himself ...
Meet the candidates for Lake County Superintendent of Schools Monday, March 8, 2010 @ 10:33PMLAKE COUNTY -- Candidates for Lake County Superintendent of Schools gathered with supporters this weekend as they continued campaigning: Wally Holbrook On Friday night, Wally Holbrook and his supporters were at the Lakeport Yacht Club.
Campus Calender Monday, March 8, 2010 @ 10:20PMFor an event to appear in this calendar, please send information to releases@newsroom.byu.edu the Thursday before the event in the week upcoming. For more events, go to 411.byu.edu. Wednesday Lecture Keith J. Allred, senior trial judge at Guantanamo Bay, will be speaking at BYU’s David M. Kennedy Center at 11 a.m. in 238 Herald R. Clark Building about the U.S. Navy ...
When IT Security Advice Goes Overboard Monday, March 8, 2010 @ 10:17PMSometimes we take computer security too far; just ask the administrators at Lower Merion School District
HSE teachers to forgo raises for 2010-11 Monday, March 8, 2010 @ 10:10PMOne-year agreement designed to save classroom jobs from budget cuts.
Customs intercept $3 million of P precursor Monday, March 8, 2010 @ 9:09PMA combined Police and Customs operation has resulted in the interception of 67 kg of the drug precursor Contac NT. A wholesale value of approx $3 million.
Gardena High placed on lowest-achieving schools list Monday, March 8, 2010 @ 8:55PMGardena High School was named Monday to a preliminary list of California's "persistently lowest-achieving" public campuses that may be shut down or turned into charter schools.
LED streetlights best buy for cities, researchers report Monday, March 8, 2010 @ 12:12PMUniversity of Pittsburgh researchers have conducted the first cradle-to-grave assessment of light-emitting diode (LED) streetlights and determined that the increasingly popular lamps strike the best balance between brightness, affordability, and energy and environmental conservation when their life span -from production to disposal -is considered. LEDs consist of clusters of tiny, high-intensity ...
New Online Website Helps Renters Manage Rent Payment, Credit, Roommate Relationships Monday, March 8, 2010 @ 12:06PMCHICAGO , March 8 /PRNewswire/ -- WilliamPaid, an online resource for renters and roommates, launched today bringing relief to the 102 million Americans who live in apartments, condominiums, and other rental units. The comprehensive new website for renters and roommates provides tools for making rent payments, managing roommate relationships, building personal credit without going into debt, and ...
Getting in an Angry Last Word Monday, March 8, 2010 @ 12:00PMThe practice of Supreme Court justices emphasizing their unhappiness by reading a dissent from the bench is on the rise, suggesting an increasingly polarized court.
Letters to the Editor, March 8, 2010 Monday, March 8, 2010 @ 11:58AMWhy we need a ‘yes’ vote for B-E What a great night! I watched the Burlington-Edison High School boys’ basketball team play another amazing game with the cheerleaders…
Dallas Ad League Names AT&T Official Education Sponsor and Awards First AT&T Advertising Excellence Scholarship Monday, March 8, 2010 @ 11:46AMAT&T, a premier communications company, was recently named the official education sponsor of the Dallas Ad League . The Dallas Ad League Foundation recognized AT&T and the first recipient of the AT&T Advertising Excellence Scholarship at a DAL luncheon in Dallas attended by more than 250 advertising and communications professionals.
Eddie Glaude, Jr., Ph.D.: Remembering 'Bloody Sunday' the Day After Monday, March 8, 2010 @ 11:44AMThere is nothing easy about remembering Selma.
LED streetlights best buy for cities, Pitt researchers report Monday, March 8, 2010 @ 11:37AM( University of Pittsburgh ) University of Pittsburgh researchers have conducted the first cradle-to-grave assessment of light-emitting diode streetlights and determined that the increasingly popular lamps strike the best balance between brightness, affordability, and energy and environmental conservation when their life span -- from production to disposal -- is considered. LEDs consist of ...
Purdue researchers saw potential for Haitian quake Saturday, March 6, 2010 @ 2:22AMSchool setting up research hub to study ways to prepare for disasters.
Purdue researchers saw potential for Haitian quake Saturday, March 6, 2010 @ 2:22AMSchool setting up research hub to study ways to prepare for disasters.
Fear Of Failure Growing In California's Schools Saturday, March 6, 2010 @ 2:17AMSan Francisco's school district is sending 900 employees pink slips this month, and almost half of them are teachers.
Fear Of Failure Growing In California's Schools Saturday, March 6, 2010 @ 2:17AMSan Francisco's school district is sending 900 employees pink slips this month, and almost half of them are teachers.
AACN survey: Enrollment in doctoral nursing programs increase by more than 20% Saturday, March 6, 2010 @ 2:11AMAccording to new survey data released yesterday by the American Association of Colleges of Nursing, enrollment in doctoral nursing programs increased by more than 20% this year, signaling strong interest among students in careers as nursing scientists, faculty, primary care providers, and specialists.
AACN survey: Enrollment in doctoral nursing programs increase by more than 20% Saturday, March 6, 2010 @ 2:11AMAccording to new survey data released yesterday by the American Association of Colleges of Nursing, enrollment in doctoral nursing programs increased by more than 20% this year, signaling strong interest among students in careers as nursing scientists, faculty, primary care providers, and specialists.
Turnabout: First graders read to Delano School Board Saturday, March 6, 2010 @ 2:00AMThe Delano School Board, Monday, Feb. 22, listened to Nicole Jensen's first grade class read a book called "Neighbors in Space."
Turnabout: First graders read to Delano School Board Saturday, March 6, 2010 @ 2:00AMThe Delano School Board, Monday, Feb. 22, listened to Nicole Jensen's first grade class read a book called "Neighbors in Space."
Students' Facebook hoax leads to legal fight Saturday, March 6, 2010 @ 1:53AMThree Clovis West students thought it was the perfect prank -- a fake Facebook page for Principal Ben Drati.
Students' Facebook hoax leads to legal fight Saturday, March 6, 2010 @ 1:53AMThree Clovis West students thought it was the perfect prank -- a fake Facebook page for Principal Ben Drati.
OSU to review its system of sending crime alerts only by request Friday, March 5, 2010 @ 7:17PMOhio State University's has 55,000 students on its Columbus campus, but just 2,633 people -- including parents and community members -- automatically receive crime alerts from campus police.
OSU to review its system of sending crime alerts only by request Friday, March 5, 2010 @ 7:17PMOhio State University's has 55,000 students on its Columbus campus, but just 2,633 people -- including parents and community members -- automatically receive crime alerts from campus police.
Two finalists for Brush schools tech position Friday, March 5, 2010 @ 7:11PMThe Brush Board of Education learned Tuesday that two finalists are being considered for the school district’s director of technology vacancy.
Two finalists for Brush schools tech position Friday, March 5, 2010 @ 7:11PMThe Brush Board of Education learned Tuesday that two finalists are being considered for the school district’s director of technology vacancy.
Roethlisberger accused of assault again Friday, March 5, 2010 @ 6:35PMPittsburgh Steelers quarterback Ben Roethlisberger is being investigated in an allegation of sexual assault at a Georgia nightclub, police said Friday. Officers said the alleged assault occurred early Friday morning at a nightclub in Milledgeville, about 85 miles southeast of Atlanta.
Roethlisberger accused of assault again Friday, March 5, 2010 @ 6:35PMPittsburgh Steelers quarterback Ben Roethlisberger is being investigated in an allegation of sexual assault at a Georgia nightclub, police said Friday. Officers said the alleged assault occurred early Friday morning at a nightclub in Milledgeville, about 85 miles southeast of Atlanta.
Indiana schools archery tournament, Muncie, March 12 Friday, March 5, 2010 @ 6:31PMIndiana's fourth annual National Archery in the Schools Program (NASP) state tournament, which promises to be the largest indoor youth archery tournament in state history, will be held Friday, March 12, in Muncie, at Horizon Convention Center.
Indiana schools archery tournament, Muncie, March 12 Friday, March 5, 2010 @ 6:31PMIndiana's fourth annual National Archery in the Schools Program (NASP) state tournament, which promises to be the largest indoor youth archery tournament in state history, will be held Friday, March 12, in Muncie, at Horizon Convention Center.
Jenny announces beginning of budget strategy changes Friday, March 5, 2010 @ 6:24PMFort Bend Independent School District Supt. Timothy Jenney announced in a recent e-mail to employees that the district is ”beginning now” to analyze cost-cutting measures needed to reduce the district’s projected $18 to $20 million budget deficit.
Jenny announces beginning of budget strategy changes Friday, March 5, 2010 @ 6:24PMFort Bend Independent School District Supt. Timothy Jenney announced in a recent e-mail to employees that the district is ”beginning now” to analyze cost-cutting measures needed to reduce the district’s projected $18 to $20 million budget deficit.
Lending a hand: Students sent care packages to soldier Friday, March 5, 2010 @ 6:20PMDEARBORN HEIGHTS/WYANDOTTE -- Army Pfc. Ronald Brees said he was happy and surprised to see two packages bearing his name on Christmas Eve when he was serving in Iraq.
Lending a hand: Students sent care packages to soldier Friday, March 5, 2010 @ 6:20PMDEARBORN HEIGHTS/WYANDOTTE -- Army Pfc. Ronald Brees said he was happy and surprised to see two packages bearing his name on Christmas Eve when he was serving in Iraq.
Preschool Story Times — St. Patrick’s Day Friday, March 5, 2010 @ 6:16PMPreschool Story Times — St. Patrick’s Day
Preschool Story Times — St. Patrick’s Day Friday, March 5, 2010 @ 6:16PMPreschool Story Times — St. Patrick’s Day
Parkite shares his path to musical salvation Friday, March 5, 2010 @ 6:08PMWhen life gives you lemons, make lemonade. Or if it suits you, make music.That's what Park City native Zach Rusk does when faced with life's
Parkite shares his path to musical salvation Friday, March 5, 2010 @ 6:08PMWhen life gives you lemons, make lemonade. Or if it suits you, make music.That's what Park City native Zach Rusk does when faced with life's
Students React to Live@Edu Wednesday, March 3, 2010 @ 11:19PMSome Like the New System, Others Find it Difficult to Navigate, Forward HARRISONBURG, Va. — After much anticipation, JMU students are finally using the Live@edu e-mail system. Students received an e-mail about how to setup their new accounts Feb. 25. The new system has replaced the former Webmail service, which had been in place since May 2003. [...]