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A San Joaquin Valley superintendent who threatened to fire a high school journalism adviser for refusing to let her preview a story about a student in the porn industry has reluctantly backed off. [ABSTRACT FROM PUBLISHER]

In years past, learned men have advanced humanity's understanding of how genes adapt and change over time, a field called population genetics. [ABSTRACT FROM PUBLISHER]

Student journalists and alumni of the private Santa Clara University are expressing outrage that administrators have forced students to remove a section from a published story after a dean objected to the content. [ABSTRACT FROM PUBLISHER]

The article reports that a paper entitled "Harnessing Technology to Improve K-12 Education" has suggested the creation of a new third-party ratings system for educational technology products. Published by The Hamilton Project and authored by Aaron Chatterji and Benjamin Jones, the paper argues that K-12 education has seen much less technological research and development when compared to other U.S. markets. The authors proposed an EDU STAR system, which promotes transparency and innovation.

The article offers tips on how to become a better recycler which include removing rings and caps of plastic bottles which are not recyclable, dot not recycle things with food residues such as paper plates, paper towels or pizza boxes, and reuse plastic bags or use reusable bags.

George Washington, Thomas Jefferson, Abraham Lincoln, Franklin Delano Roosevelt - each name in this pantheon of presidents faces possible purging from a San Francisco school, according to a recently released working paper drawn up by the school district's Names Advisory Committee. [ABSTRACT FROM PUBLISHER]

History Professor Stephen Cole thought he was on top of the cheating problem that's so prevalent on college campuses. As many instructors do, he requires students to submit their papers to a website that checks whether they contain plagiarized material. If so, they get an F. [ABSTRACT FROM PUBLISHER]

History Professor Stephen Cole thought he was on top of the cheating problem that's so prevalent on college campuses. As many instructors do, he requires students to submit their papers to a website that checks whether they contain plagiarized material. If so, they get an F. [ABSTRACT FROM PUBLISHER]

If you're an educator watching "Hamilton," it's not a big leap to imagine how the musical might help teach students about the founding fathers, the Federalist Papers, the miraculous creation of a republic governed by checks and balances. [ABSTRACT FROM PUBLISHER]

Summer school doesn't have to take place in a stuffy classroom. Marin's distinctive geography and wildlife offer unique educational opportunities - with no term papers required, and field trips a given. [ABSTRACT FROM PUBLISHER]

The article presents author's experience of being a summer student at the local news paper "The Eastern Door", and talks of understanding the activities like print journalism, reporting daily events, and keeping deadlines; planning to study political science; and challenges of writing sports news.

The article presents results of the paper "Yes We Can: The 2010 Schott 50 State Report on Black Males in Public Education" which reveals the 47 percent graduation rate for African American males in the U.S. in school year 2007/2008.

Lafayette Reed dipped a paper strip into a large fish tank and waited a couple of minutes before comparing its color with a chart on the side of a bottle to measure nitrate levels of water being pumped from the reservoir into planting beds above. The levels appeared to be where they should be, and he noted it in his journal. [ABSTRACT FROM PUBLISHER]

There are new computers in the classrooms, and the stockroom shelves are laden with books, boxes of pencils and stacks of paper, but many Bay Area schools will be missing a key part of the educational process when students start arriving this week: teachers. [ABSTRACT FROM PUBLISHER]

The University of California is testing a new system that for the first time will let undergraduates register for online courses at any UC campus without putting pen to paper. [ABSTRACT FROM PUBLISHER]

AT the launch of a Government paper warning of the threat to the scientific community if Scotland splits from the UK, Scottish Secretary Alistair Carmichael confessed he had been kicked out of science lessons at school - but had 'brought along someone more intelligent' - Tory Science Minister David 'Two Brains' Willetts. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

The section offers updates from eSchoolNews.com, the companion web site to "eSchool News." In the web site, a new user profile feature was launched which allows users to create their own customized news page on the site. A summary of white papers concerning educational technology industry is listed. A call for success stories from school districts or advice from school leaders is presented.

The article reports on the quality of education in India's rural areas. The author describes a classroom at Kadod High School in Gujarat, India mentioning its absence of posters or any colorful paper and markers, moreover the lack of textbooks and computers. He suggests that in order to equip the students with skills needed for global competitiveness, the quality of education should be improved through educational programs.

Kindergarten teacher Marisa Martinez was tired of political promises, unfulfilled vows to restore California classrooms to their former glory. She despaired as she saw her beloved art and music disappear from the schools as money dried up, leaving teachers scrambling for pencils and paper. To Martinez, 41, paintbrushes and pianos weren't luxuries; they were necessities. [ABSTRACT FROM PUBLISHER]

Erasers, rulers, glue sticks, pencils and binder paper are raining down upon Bay Area schoolchildren, thanks to federal stimulus funds. [ABSTRACT FROM PUBLISHER]

If one knew nothing about the backgrounds of the young men and women gathered in the student union at City College, the end-of-semester scene could be mistaken as being merely poignant instead of extraordinary. More than 60 students filled their paper plates with food as they awaited the announcement of scholarship winners. They beamed when their names were called for having earned a scholarship or admission to a four-year university. They applauded each other's successes. They posed for photographs. Young mothers clutched their children's hands. [ABSTRACT FROM PUBLISHER]

While California and other states cut higher education budgets, many countries are spending to boost the number and quality of their graduates, setting the stage for brain drains and brain gains as the global economy emerges from the Great Recession, according to a UC Berkeley research paper. [ABSTRACT FROM PUBLISHER]

The article offers information on web sites and online information resources related to education. CDW-G has launched its School Safety Index Self-Assessment Tool which allows school leaders to take an online survey to assess how their schools' safety plans compare with a national average. It rates schools and districts according to 10 safety strengths and four weaknesses. A white paper entitled "eRate Review: 10 Years and Counting" has been published by eRate consulting firm Funds for Learning in honor of eRate's 10th anniversary.

While the economy and Iraq are dominating headlines and most politicians' sound bites, the state of public education in the U.S. is sure to rack up plenty of media coverage during the 2004 election year. Just look at the No Child Left Behind Act. Although it's wrapped up in rhetoric that even the staunchest liberal could love, it provides very little in the way of real resources to help schools meet the escalating demands--while providing new cannon fodder for those who wish to dismantle the public school system and move to a market-driven, survival of the fittest, business model. To help school districts survive education hype during election year, they must publish their school board's legislative platform and position on the issues on their Web site, and provide links to credible education and research Web sites that support their decisions. School districts should also develop a pithy, concise, non-partisan electronic newsletter or periodic white papers regarding hot topics, trends, and public policy issues in education and how they impact the school or district. Then distribute it to the local, state, and federal elected officials that serve their community. If it's well-received, school districts should consider expanding their e-mail list to include reporters, business leaders, or other notable people in the community.