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Pulling an All-Nighter for the College Application

Wed, Aug 11th 01:40pm
Deans of admission are sounding a cautionary note: a premium is placed on thoughtfulness, not speed.

Are You Addicted to the Internet?

Wed, Aug 11th 12:01pm
Student Opinion | How does your Internet use affect you emotionally?

Obama Calls for U.S. to Lead in Graduation

Wed, Aug 11th 11:59am
President Obama, at the University of Texas, called for the nation to lead the world in college graduation.

House Passes $26 Billion in State Aid

Wed, Aug 11th 08:29am
The House interrupted its summer recess to approve $26 billion in aid to school districts and states to prevent large-scale layoffs of teachers and public employees.

Devastation in Pakistan

Wed, Aug 11th 04:11am
6 Q's About the News | How many people have been affected by the monsoon rains in Pakistan?

News Quiz | August 11, 2010

Wed, Aug 11th 01:34am
See what you know about the news of the day.

Word of the Day | feign

Wed, Aug 11th 12:15am
This word has appeared in 12 Times articles over the past year.

The First Common Application for the Class of '15

Tue, Aug 10th 09:13pm
A high school senior from Texas casts the equivalent, in the admissions world, of the first ballot in a presidential race -- though not necessarily to any strategic advantage.

Twelve Years of Lesson Plans About the Animal Kingdom

Tue, Aug 10th 06:26pm
We're inspired by Natalie Angier's article on "ugly animals" today to publish a round-up of twelve years of lesson plans on mammals, marine life and insects.

Schools Are Given a Grade on How Graduates Do

Tue, Aug 10th 03:40pm
The New York City Department of Education is acknowledging that many graduates lack basic skills and is trying to do something about it.

Does Your Stuff Make You Happy?

Tue, Aug 10th 05:20am
Student Opinion | How do you think you would feel if you got rid of some or most of your things?

Racing Slows Down

Tue, Aug 10th 04:19am
6 Q's About the News | What challenges is Nascar facing?

Inexperienced Companies Chase U.S. School Funds

Tue, Aug 10th 01:50am
Dozens of companies with little or no experience turning around schools are competing for billions in federal funds.

News Quiz | August 10, 2010

Tue, Aug 10th 01:39am
See what you know about the news of the day.

Word of the Day | irrefutable

Tue, Aug 10th 12:33am
This word has appeared in 38 Times articles over the past year.

On Education: Lesson Plan in Boston Schools: Don’t Go It Alone

Mon, Aug 09th 11:25pm
Instead of principals hiring teachers individually, three schools have assembled teams of experienced teachers to anchor their schools and work with new teachers.

For American Students, Life Lessons in the Mideast

Mon, Aug 09th 08:50pm
More college students are choosing Arabic-speaking countries for study-abroad programs, to experience the Mideast beyond America’s viewpoints.

Payback Time: Exotic Deals Put Denver Schools Deeper in Debt

Mon, Aug 09th 02:42pm
Denver’s budgetary woes were made worse by a complex transaction that went sour in the financial crisis.

Resources: Plagiarism and Academic Integrity

Mon, Aug 09th 01:27pm
Lesson plans, articles, quizzes, Student Opinion questions and more on plagiarism, cheating and academic integrity.

Your Questions on College Theater Programs

Mon, Aug 09th 01:02pm
The author of a new book on auditioning for, as well as applying to, college, takes reader questions.

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