Posts Tagged ‘United States’
Is it Live … or Is it Distant? The Next Frontline in Education
by Shoshana Akins
September 8, 2010
As the availability of the Internet has increased, so have online college classes. After much debate and research, it has now become an accepted form of education ... but the discussion of its effectiveness still continues.
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NE Budget Math: Two More Plus Four Equals All Six NE States with Budgets Passed
by Carolyn Morwick
August 5, 2011
All six New England states have completed the initial step in their budget processes in this very difficult fiscal year.
In mid-June, we reported that Connecticut and Vermont had completed budgets in record time, followed by completions in
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Two More NE States Close Books on Tough Budget Year
by Carolyn Morwick
July 20, 2011
In mid-June, we reported that Connecticut and Vermont had completed budgets in record time. Now it's Maine and New Hampshire's turn in this very difficult budget year.
Maine State Budget
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Conn. and Vt. First NE States to Complete Legislative Sessions
by Carolyn Morwick
June 15, 2011
Two newly elected Democratic governors pushed through ambitious legislative agendas in record time, with the support of legislatures controlled by Democrats. Both states took bold steps to jumpstart the economy in their states by passing bills to cre
Read MoreTags: Carolyn Morwick, Connecticut State University System, Dan Malloy, marijuana, University of Connecticut, University of Vermont, Vermont, Vermont State Colleges, Vermont Student Assistance Corporation (VSAC) | No Comments
Ed Secy Duncan Urges States and Districts to Drive Achievement and Increase Grad Rates as they Trim
by Darrell P. Aaron
March 4, 2011
Citing the “new normal” and impending budget cuts, U.S. Education Secretary Arne Duncan urged state leaders to boost student achievement despite dwindling resources.
"There is a right way and a wrong way to cut spending, a
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Small Revenue Gains in NE States Not Enough to Stanch Ed Bleeding
by Carolyn Morwick
January 8, 2011
The good news is that the New England states are showing slight gains in revenue collections. The bad news is that it will not be enough to stave off a new round of budget cuts for the coming fiscal years. States are prepari
Read MoreTags: Carolyn Morwick, Connecticut Community Colleges, Connecticut State University System, Dan Malloy, Deval Patrick, John Lynch, Lincoln Chafee, Mark McQuillan, Paul Grogan, Paul LePage, Peter Shumlin, property taxes, revenue collection, stimulus funds, taxes, University of Connecticut | 1 Comment
DC Shuttle: College Affordability Lists, DREAM Act … and Other Higher Ed News from Washington
by The New England Council
July 5, 2011
The Education Department released College Affordability and Transparency Lists on Thursday. The 2008 Higher Education Opportunity Act requires the Education Department to produce six lists, with three examining tuition and fees and three examining ea
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DC Shuttle: Congress Working to Reauthorize K-12 Law, Reward Early Learning, Protect Internet Privacy
by The New England Council
May 31, 2011
On Wednesday, the House Education and Workforce Committee advanced the first bill (H.R. 1891) in a planned series of education reform legislation. Under the bill, which was approved along party lines (23-16), $400 million in funding for over 40 educa
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The Edvolution Continues: Western NE is Latest College to Graduate to University
by John O. Harney
April 18, 2011
Western New England College of Springfield, Mass., was awarded "university" status by the Massachusetts Board of Higher Education and will change its name to Western New England University on July 1, 2011. Why the name change? Western New England
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