Non-degree pathways gain appeal for teens
States and schools expand non-degree training options as more teens seek hands-on skills and affordable paths to in-demand careers.
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College matriculation from h.s. drops in Indiana
High school grads are enrolling in college immediately after high school at a decreasing rate, a trend that comes with some inequity.
All teaching staff laid off at a renowned choir college
A world-renowned choir college in N.J. may become homeless after it is sold to a firm that specializes in for-profit K-12 schools internationally.
SAT scores for the nation are out
The SAT scores for the nation came out today. Md. students from the class of 2017 performed about avg., IL students a little better, but fewer took it in IL.
Federal rule change could make grad rates fall
States that offer different levels of high school diploma may need to adjust their graduation rates pursuant to a federal rule change.
Magazine declares top high schools in America
Based on its own criteria, well established as they may be, a news magazine once again ranked high schools in America.
Minorities lose trust in teachers; college less likely
New studies show minorities perceive more bias and lose more trust in teachers during middle school than whites. It affects college.
Does class rank matter?
How open you are to new experiences and how conscientious you are might be more important than your GPA, and colleges know it.
More students take ACT, but scores drop a little
ACT participation is up a little, achievement of the college-readiness benchmark on the test is down a little. Some state data is released.
Md. school funding commission leader named
A new educational funding commission in Md. will be chaired by a man with a legacy of expanding spending in the name of "innovation."