Category Archives: Education
Trouble lurking ahead for Obama’s education focus (AP)
WASHINGTON – Signs of trouble are arising for President Barack Obama’s plan to put education overhaul at the forefront of his agenda as he adjusts to the new reality of a divided government. Giving students and teachers more flexibility is … Continue reading
Ala. university shooting victims’ kin sue official (AP)
HUNTSVILLE, Ala. – Attorneys representing the families of those killed in a shooting rampage last year at an Alabama university say they are suing a school official. The lawsuits seek to hold the University of Alabama-Huntsville’s provost responsible for failing … Continue reading
New guidelines would make school lunches healthier (AP)
WASHINGTON – School cafeterias would have to hold the fries — and serve kids more whole grains, fruits and vegetables — under the government’s plans for the first major nutritional overhaul of students’ meals in 15 years. The Agriculture Department … Continue reading