| Education by the Numbers
The Center for American Progress this week released a Joint Platform for Education Reform with the U.S. Chamber of Commerce in conjunction with the release of state-by-state report cards and an interactive map on educational effectiveness. Here are some of the report's findings: 0: Number of states receiving above average grades in all categories. 24: Number of states receiving a failing grade in at least one of the nine categories assessed. 9: Number of states receiving failing grades in three or more categories. 0: Number of states with a majority of 4th and 8th graders proficient in math and reading. 83: Percent of Alabama's 4th graders that the state claims are proficient in reading. 22: Percent of Alabama's 4th graders that the National Assessment of Educational Process calculates are proficient in reading.
East Ramapo and Clarkstown districts honored for music education
A survey by leading music and educational organizations places the Clarkstown and East Ramapo school districts among the nation's top 100 communities for music education. Sponsored by the Carlsbad, Calif.-based NAMM Foundation, the annual "Best 100 Communities for Music Education in America" recognizes school districts for their unwavering commitment to school-based music programs. "We are very honored to receive this award and be among the hundred best," said Gail Calisof, supervisor of music and art for the East Ramapo district. "We are proud of our music program, which allows every child the opportunity to study music." It's not the first time either district has been recognized: Clarkstown has received the survey seven times since the survey began eight years ago.
Bird-Dogging in NH and Iowa
Questions should be “specific, to the point or concise," he said, and “should put the candidate on the spot at some point." “Listen carefully when they give a talk, pick something up from the talk they've just given and use it in a question," advises Peggy Huppert, state director of Iowans for Sensible Priorities, which held its eighth workshop Wednesday night. But there's more to it than language, Mr. Varnum said. Future bird-dogs learn where to stand in the room so that they're more likely to be called on during question time. He also counsels groups to split up, and if the candidate doesn't adequately answer the first person's question, others should jump in and say, “Hey, my question is, I want you to answer their question." On top of that, the Priorities groups in Iowa and New Hampshire have hired staff to serve as an “air traffic controller of bird-dog operations," as Mr.
DOCS-funded preschools to join funding protest
Department of Community Services (DOCS) funded preschools on the north coast will today take part in a state-wide rally to protest a lack of funding for early childhood education. The lobby group Children's Choice says more than 60 preschools will join in protest at the fees New South Wales parents have to pay - the highest in the country. Spokeswoman Bianca Urbina says that as a result, the state has the lowest preschool participation in the country. She says the fact that the state is the country's lowest investor in preschool belies Premier Morris Iemma's claim to be aware of the importance of early education. "We've got over 60 regional preschools participating today, plus several metropolitan preschools rallying in Sydney," she said.
Career Education Corporation Reports Results for 2006 Fourth ...
HOFFMAN ESTATES, Ill.-(Business Wire)-February 15, 2007 - Career Education Corporation (NASDAQ: CECO) today reported consolidated revenue from continuing operations of $429.1 million and net income from continuing operations of $39.9 million for the quarter ended December 31, 2006. For the full year 2006, consolidated revenue from continuing operations was $1.79 billion and net income from continuing operations was $94.8 million. The company also reported that is has undertaken a business realignment designed to capitalize on the company's online expertise across the organization, streamline decision making, and reduce redundancies. .
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