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12 Boston schools face 'make or break' makeover
Sep 5, 2010 — Boston Herald
At the seven most troubled schools, all 409 teachers and staff had to reapply for their jobs. The money will pay to keep teachers teaching an extra hour each day. -
16 sites to host early voting
Sep 5, 2010 — The Charlotte Observer
Elections leaders said the Huntersville center has more on-site parking than what was previously available at CPCC. The library system has cut hours at all its branches because of county budget cuts. For candidates, the sites offer them another way to shore up voter support. -
A workforce in exile on yet another Labor Day
Sep 5, 2010 — St. Louis Post-Dispatch
Louis, Jeanne Redtman found comfort in shops that sell greeting cards. So much so, that as a middle school student she had already identified her dream job. Redtman wanted to work for Hallmark. Straight out of graduation from St. But the economy being what it is, Elliott became expendable. The Elliotts say their sons help out as best they can. -
Absentee voting sites open
Sep 5, 2010 — The Honolulu Star-Advertiser
She said residents may have appreciated the convenience of three recent mail-in elections, which led to the election of City Council members Ikaika Anderson and Ann Kobayashi and U.S. Rep. -
As new year starts, high hopes for Phila.'s Promise Academies
Sep 5, 2010 — The Philadelphia Inquirer
Just 5 percent of Ethel Allen fifth graders read at grade level. When technology teacher Aaron Swan met Ackerman and mentioned he wanted to start a photography club but had no equipment, the superintendent told Swan to send her a list of what he needed. They will have longer school days and years, Saturday school, enrichment activities, tutoring, and lots of extras. -
Best colleges are the ones whose graduates find jobs
Sep 5, 2010 — Chicago Tribune
Mark Kantrowitz, publisher of Finaid.com and Fastweb. (OOTC:FSWBF) com, notes that only 53.7 percent of people who have graduated or left public colleges and universities are paying as expected. Kantrowitz noted that only 24.4 percent of Harvard Medical School graduates are repaying their loans. On average, she said, students can afford to devote 10 percent of their monthly pay to college loan payments, but if pay is very low, loans should also be limited. -
EDITORIAL
Sep 5, 2010 — Richmond Times-Dispatch
Judge Robert Mehrige's busing decision receives considerable play. He scorns the emphasis on testing, and concludes that Freeman and TeeJay approach the standards differently. If TeeJay's approach may be to its students' detriment, then the SOL regimen gives the school little choice. -
Governor candidates' job plans fuzzy on details
Sep 5, 2010 — The Miami Herald
Among them: --Sink proposes cutting red tape by streamlining permitting and regulatory decisions and expediting already-approved economic development projects. Scott also would expedite permits for job-creating businesses. --Sink would provide tax credits for Florida businesses that export health care, renewable energy, arts and movie production. Scott wants to create technology clusters to create 60,000 new jobs. -
Improvement program starting at Petersburg schools
Sep 5, 2010 — Richmond Times-Dispatch
The program features small learning communities -- 15 students in a class -- for 60 students in each grade level. The city is becoming a political battlefield for charter schools. Bob McDonnell expressed his desire to see more charter schools in Virginia, including one in Petersburg. -
Is an Oklahoma City company creating for-profit public schools?
Sep 5, 2010 — The Daily Oklahoman
No charges were filed. Harris said he introduces people who are passionate about education and who go on to found the schools. Both Harris and VanAcker were investigated for their involvement with the contracts. Harris said volunteers sit on the nonprofit boards out of a passion for online education. It's insulting." Pivot Charter Schools Harris worked to get Pivot Online Charter School approved in Chico Unified School district in California. -
Johnson leads race for GOP Senate bid
Sep 5, 2010 — Milwaukee Journal Sentinel
He has made up for lost ground, showing off a self-assured style and a CEO's quick-study skills. Johnson himself says he's never said that. Westlake has denied the allegations, which stem from his ownership of a fledgling company called High IQ. Finn may have the best claim to common-man status. -
Legal logjam leaving judges' seats empty in federal courts
Sep 5, 2010 — Los Angeles Times
The minority leader said he was retaliating for Democratic rebuffs of Bush appointments to the same circuit.The delay, however, was temporary. Obama has taken an average of 325 days between vacancy to nomination, compared with 277 days for Bush. -
Los Angeles Times Steve Lopez column
Sep 5, 2010 — Los Angeles Times
It's called the Global Warming Solutions (OOTC:GWSO) Act, drafted by state legislators and signed in 2006 by Gov. Scheduled to begin rolling out next year, it would require a reduction of carbon dioxide emissions to 1990 levels by 2020. But compliance would cost energy companies a few bucks. It's business, and they're in the business of creating value for their shareholders," said Gheit. -
Millions are disappearing from the unemployment rolls as they stop job search
Sep 5, 2010 — Pittsburgh Post-Gazette
Right now the labor force is like that emptying lock. Many of those people have left the workforce as Ian Stuart did. Mr. But when the recession started, there were 1.8 unemployed people for each job opening. Unemployment is not the only problem. Declining wages are also taking their toll. "A large number of people have taken jobs that pay less than the job they lost," Mr. -
New UNC leader Ross built reputation as solution finder
Sep 5, 2010 — The News and Observer
He turned to Tom Ross. A longtime Superior Court judge, Ross had just spent a decade leading a commission that pushed through sweeping changes to the state's criminal sentencing laws. A 1972 graduate, Ross was a trustee before becoming its president three years ago. The program was a significant investment that diversified the student population. Ross has mingled easily with Davidson students. -
Oklahoma AG candidates differ on priorities
Sep 5, 2010 — Tulsa World
Priest did not have a Democratic challenger. Attorney General Drew Edmondson decided to not seek another term. He was defeated in the July 27 Democratic gubernatorial primary by Lt. -
Phila.'s Promise Academies have a lot riding on them
Sep 5, 2010 — The Philadelphia Inquirer
Rendell on his way out. Also unclear is whether Ackerman's strategy will work. Just 5 percent of Ethel Allen fifth graders read at grade level. When technology teacher Aaron Swan met Ackerman and mentioned he wanted to start a photography club but had no equipment, the superintendent told Swan to send her a list of what he needed. -
Pittsburgh's Starkist has eye on international markets
Sep 5, 2010 — The Pittsburgh Tribune-Review
When the water is warm, fish go deep." Binotto said fuel costs on a tuna-fishing boat can total nearly 50 percent of his business costs. About 4.5 million tons of tuna are harvested annually. By the end of this month, the minimum wage on American Samoa will increase to $6 an hour, Binotto said. "The Samoans are excellent workers. -
Ross known as problem solver with open door
Sep 5, 2010 — The Charlotte Observer
A 1972 graduate, Ross was a trustee before he became its president three years ago. He was always deflecting the credit." Ross helped create Summit House, which has locations in Charlotte and the Piedmont, and a third coming soon in Durham. Davidson students lounge under massive oak trees and swing by Ross' home to play with his golden retriever, Chelsea. Ross has mingled easily with Davidson students. -
Teach for America's value to Dallas ISD classrooms debated
Sep 5, 2010 — The Dallas Morning News
But based on 109 placements provided by the district, W.E. Greiner Exploratory Arts Academy had the most, 10. Dallas-based charter chain Uplift Education has increased its participation, and 15 percent of its teaching force now comes from the program. Districts in San Antonio and Houston have also joined the national trend. School systems enter into agreements with the organization and pay the salaries of recruits they hire. -
The Kansas City Star, Mo., Steve Kraske column
Sep 5, 2010 — The Kansas City Star
Here's how the hottest Mo-Kan races look 58 days out. (Be forewarned, Democrats: Pro-GOP comments ahead.) -- Kevin Yoder vs. Stephene Moore, Kansas 3rd District congressional seat. Snowbarger. Advantage: Eilert. What Surbaugh has to do: Knock, knock, knock and walk, walk, walk. -
The Knoxville News-Sentinel, Tenn., Tom Humphrey column
Sep 5, 2010 — The Knoxville News-Sentinel
And perhaps if the state's Democrats have a Frodo, it should be top-of-the-ticket Mike McWherter. Maybe Turner's more of a Sam. Tennessee, controlled by Republicans, would surely not be as bad as Mordor, even from a hobbit-like Democratic perspective. -
Tight job market is bane of visiting foreign students
Sep 5, 2010 — The Virginian-Pilot
Mussina worked briefly at an ice cream parlor until the hours dried up, sold cosmetics on commission at a mall kiosk and waited tables, but the hours weren't enough. They never came. "There were over 4,000 foreign students here in Virginia Beach last year. Now they plan to travel before returning home. The program helped Bekaeva improve her English and provided the cash for some clothes, a laptop and travel money.
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