Freerice - online game that boosts knowledge while feeding millions

London, Sept 9 : An online game on Freerice.com has been developed that can help increase one's knowledge while also providing rice to millions around the world.

College Fair Draws Thousands of Students

Thousands of students attended the annual college fair. Students say they're worried about the reduced enrollment and increasing tuition rates. Michelle Roberts spoke to college representatives, and has some tips for students trying to get accepted.

Students head back to school

Bigfork students returned to the school Tuesday, Sept. 7, to a number of facility and technology upgrades completed over the summer.

Students head back to school in Morristown, Morris Township and Morris Plains

Students will be heading back to school in Morristown, Morris Township and Morris Plains next Tuesday, Sept. 7.

College board moves ahead with apartment project

IOWA FALLS - The Iowa Valley Community College Board of Directors moved forward with plans to build a new student apartment complex at Ellsworth Community College at its meeting Wednesday. The estimated $.

College volleyball: 9-1 Lady Leopards rise to No. 8 in NJCAA rankings

The Temple College Lady Leopards continue to soar to new heights, as they moved up to No. 8 in the NJCAA Division I volleyball poll released Wednesday.

Students invited to share Lego creations at Greencastle museum

GREENCASTLE -- Students from age 4 to grade 12 are invited to spark their imaginations and construct an idea using Legos to display at the Allison-Antrim Museum in Greencastle.

College of Nursing receives training grant

By: Alexandra Oxner, CORRESPONDENT The USF College of Nursing is one of only two colleges in the nation to be awarded a and ensp;five-year, $1.3 million and ensp;federal grant from the Health and ensp;Resources and Services Administration ( HRSA ). Its goal is to...

Education at a glance 2010: OECD indicators

Governments need to go for world-class quality in their education systems to ensure long-term economic growth, according to the latest edition of the OECD's annual Education at a Glance. Social Policy read more

Higher education chief decries cuts in funding

Massachusetts higher education commissioner Richard Freeland criticized state legislators yesterday for continuing to cut funding for public universities and colleges amid increased student demand, saying that they have put the system of 29 schools in a compromised position. Higher education - Education - Colleges and Universities - Massachusetts - Public university

College football notes

Students escape burning bus at Bacchus Marsh

STUDENTS were forced to evacuate a school bus that caught fire near Bacchus Marsh this morning.

Potomac students implicated in grade-changing start group to fight peer pressure

Two Potomac high school students who were implicated last winter in a scheme to change grades by hacking into school computers have started a student group devoted to combating the ill effects of peer pressure. Peer pressure - United States - Child - Adolescence - FAQs Help and Tutorials

College Shorts

Mental illness increases on college campuses According to a recent study presented at the 118th convention of the American Psychological Association, mental illness has seen a marked increase among college students over the last decade. “University and college counseling services around the country are reporting that the needs of students seeking services are escalating toward…

College Volleyball: RCTC 3, Anoka-Ramsey 1

COON RAPIDS — Rochester Community and Technical College improved to 9–1 with a 3–1 victory over Anoka–Ramsey on Wednesday night in junior college volleyball. The Yellowjackets won 25–19, 25 23, 20–25, 25–19. RCTC controlled the tempo of the match by running a variety–motion offense.

COLLEGE CORNER

Eureka College junior forward Cody Halstead (Richwoods) was named St. Louis Intercollegiate Athletic Conference Player of the Week. A transfer from Illinois Central College, Halstead had four goals and an assist in three matches last week.

College Hill exploring grocery co-op

College Hill advocates have sought to attract a grocery store to the area for years with no luck. Now they’re exploring the possibility of a co-operative grocery owned by its customers.

Students speak about Quran burning

The students hope their call to action will promote community awareness about the importance of

College and pro football games on TV this weekend (Sept. 9-13)

Flying to a college football game? Take these tips

Smell the tailgate party -- it's college football season. But if you're flying in for a game, you might be headed for a headache. Cutbacks at major airlines have made flight choices more difficult this fall, especially to smaller college towns. Here are a few tips to keep in mind when planning your trip: The pre-game Here's the rundown if you haven't flown in a while: Planes are...

Education Foundation hosting exhibit & recognition event Sept. 29

DEARBORN — Dearborn Education Foundation will be displaying the fruits of its labor during an exhibit Sept. 29.

Education spending here still lowest

Japan again spent the least on education in 2007 among the 28 member countries of the Organization for Economic Cooperation and Development in terms of the ratio of such state spending to gross domestic product, according to an OECD report. The nation's 2007 ratio, 3.3 percent, was the third-lowest, following 2003 and 2005. Japan was also the second-lowest in 2004 and 2006 in the annual OECD ...

Ariz. education chief: Feds looking at bias claims

Arizona's education chief says the federal government has launched an investigation into whether the state discriminates against teachers who are nonnative English speakers.

Education Management Corporation Announces September Investor Presentation and Webcast Schedule

Education Management Corporation , a leading provider of post-secondary education, announced today that it will webcast presentations by Todd S. Nelson, chief executive officer, and Edward H.

Education chief says feds looking at bias claims

PHOENIX (AP) — Arizona's education chief says the federal government has launched an investigation into whether the state discriminates against teachers who are nonnative English speakers. The state Department of Education for years has been monitoring English fluency of teachers who instruct English learners. In April, the education department began instructing districts to fire teachers who ...

Students Released From Bridgeport Schools After Report Of Lockdown

Students were released from Harding and Central high schools after a report of a lockdown Wednesday afternoon. Check back for updates.

Students prepare for Rosh Hashanah

College thinks creatively to update facilities

Just like the students they serve, leaders at Mt. Hood Community College are optimistic for a future ripe with possibilities. But like many of their students, the college is also coping with fewer financial resources to fund that future. Instead, college leaders are addressing an aging campus and ...

Education, immigration among topics raised at NDR Youth Forum

SINGAPORE : Education, immigration and the economy were among the topics raised at the National Day Rally (NDR) forum for youths on Wednesday.

Students Mourn Loss Of Football Player

Students at Wekiva High School return to class following the death of a football player who collapsed during practice.