Education News
Smith appointed to key D.C. education post
D.C. Mayor Vincent Gray has selected a new deputy mayor for education.
D.C. zoo opening elephant center after $56M overhaul
The public opening of "Elephant Trails" at the Smithsonian's National Zoo Saturday marks a major expansion for the Asian elephant exhibit.
Barbs of racism, anti-Semitism in NY school clash
Accusations of racism, anti-Semitism fly in suburban NYC school board clash
Chavez backers, protesters clash in Venezuela
Hugo Chavez supporters, protesters clash in march in Venezuela
Chicago teachers get notice of school closings
Chicago teachers begin learning which schools the city plans to shutter under contentious plan
Baylor's Griner more than just girl who can dunk
Baylor's Brittney Griner has become so much than just a girl who can dunk for defending champs
2 FSU sprinters arrested after poolside shooting
Seminole track stars Ronell Mance and Stephen Newbold suspended after early morning shooting
Parents of Newtown victim met with killer's father
Parents of 6-year-old girl killed in Newtown school massacre victim met with gunman's father
Congress spares military's tuition aid program
Congress spares military's tuition assistance program from budget cuts
Dominion offering $1.3M in education grants
Dominion Resources' charitable foundation is offering $1.3 million in education grants.
Allegany board asks for enhanced school security
The Allegany County Board of Education is asking for $500,000 for enhanced school security.
US mining, energy sectors face workforce shortage
New report says US mining, energy industries face workforce shortage as Baby Boomers retire
Committee: End zero tolerance in Fairfax Co. schools
A special committee recommends significant changes to Fairfax County Public Schools' "zero tolerance" discipline program.
Stephen King, wife pledge $3M to Maine library
Stephen King, wife pledge $3 million to help overhaul century-old library in Maine hometown
Alabama : Ailing AD Mal Moore stepping down
Alabama: Longtime athletic director Mal Moore stepping down amid health problems
Tulsa announces new athletic director
University of Tulsa announces the hiring of Derrick Gragg as new athletic director
UCF plotter's roommate says they rarely interacted
Former roommate of UCF plotter says they rarely interacted but he's surprised by what happened
Conn., rifle maker end aid deal after killings
Conn. offer of aid for gun maker pulled days after Newtown killings; company's sale an issue
Oxford librarian 'sacked' for Harlem Shake video
Oxford University librarian 'sacked' for allowing students to film Harlem Shake in library
Duncan to speak at Baltimore County school
Education secretary Arne Duncan to speak about gun control at Loch Raven High School




