Education Archives

Number of foreign students in US hits record high

chijournalista - November 17, 2014

WASHINGTON (AP) -- The number of foreign exchange students studying at U.S. colleges and universities is at a record high, with nearly one-third coming...

All We Ever Do Is Talk- Embracing Educational Reform

rtmjfrost - October 31, 2014

There’s been a lot of discussion lately about our public school systems. A recent report revealed that 49 schools within Tulsa Public Schools received...

How to pick the best school for your child

rtmjfrost - October 29, 2014

Parents truly do know best. When it comes to a child’s needs, goals and their learning style – a parent is the one who...

The Face of School Choice

rtmjfrost - October 29, 2014

A little more than 10 years ago, a young woman named Denisha was part of a vicious cycle. Her mother dropped out of school,...

Motown Drummer Releases Curtis Mayfield Tribute, Benefits Music Programs of Chicago Public Schools

Editor - October 17, 2014

Detroit area drummer, songwriter, and producer Drew Schultz entered the music industry at the age of 19, performing with legendary Motown group, the Four...

Jesse White Inducted Into Illinois High School and College Driver Education Association Hall of Fame

rtmjfrost - October 17, 2014

Illinois Secretary of State Jesse White is presented with an award by James Archambeau, President of the Illinois High School and College Driver Education...

School Choice Equals Parental Choice

rtmjfrost - October 16, 2014

While every parent wants to provide the best education for their children, not every parent has access to a quality school. In a perfect...

A Chicago Whitney Young Graduate Creates App for CPS Students

chijournalista - October 15, 2014

Chicago native and 2013 Princeton University graduate, Trevor Wilkins, has created a new mobile app that is sure to make more students want to...

Ford Launches Second Annual HBCU Community Challenge Competition

Editor - October 6, 2014

Ford Motor Company and Ford Motor Company Fund are encouraging students enrolled at Historically Black Colleges and Universities to submit proposals in a competition...

Education reform is not to blame for nation’s segregated school

rtmjfrost - September 26, 2014

It is the great irony of Brown v. Board of Education, the landmark desegregation case that celebrates its 60th anniversary this year, that segregation in our schools...