Education News
Ball State fires basketball coach Billy Taylor
Ball State seeking new basketball coach after firing Billy Taylor, who was 84-99 in 6 seasons
Wash. students: Pot more popular than cigarettes
Wash. youth survey: Cigarette smoking and drinking down in high school, marijuana smoking up
Colt shuts plant, workers talk to Conn. lawmakers
Colt shuts down Conn. gun plant so workers can go to Conn. Capitol to oppose gun bills
Gov't seeks closer oversight of student loan firms
Gov't consumer watchdog wants stricter oversight of student lenders as more borrowers default
University of Mary Washington names new provost
University of Mary Washington names Jonathan Levin as Virginia school's new provost
Report: More youth use smartphones as route to Web
'Mobile surfers': Report finds more youth accessing Web on smartphones, challenging oversight
Hanlan scores record 41, BC routs Ga Tech 84-64
Olivier Hanlan scores ACC tourney freshman record 41 in BC's 84-64 win over Georgia Tech
VP's office apologizes to student reporter
VP's office apologizes to student reporter after staffer told him to delete photos of event
Relative of Va. boy who took gun to school fined
Grandfather of Henrico County boy who took gun to school fined for failing to secure weapon
On edge at times, Newtown school tries to cope
3 months later, edgy children, teachers who survived Newtown massacre try to cope
How budget cuts could affect you
A look at how the cuts could affect government operations and you
UMd. develops new Energy 101 curriculum
University of Maryland develops Energy 101 curriculum to address nation's energy challenges
Mondale, Page honored for defense info work
Defense Department's public information school honors graduates Walter Mondale, Clarence Page
IRS: Tax glitch affects about 660K returns
IRS: Tax-preparation glitch affects about 660K returns, delaying refunds by several weeks
Villanova's Vatican interns get view of history
Vatican interns from Villanova get front-row seat to historic resignation of pope, conclave
Washington County adds police in schools
Washington County schools adding police officers; Allegany eyes more officers, counselors
Catholics look to next pope to improve China ties
China Catholics say hopeful for next pope, but see little sign of Beijing-Vatican breakthrough
Teacher charged with exchanging explicit photos
A high school teacher from Anne Arundel County has been charged with exchanging sexually explicit cellphone pictures with one of her students.
O'Malley, the 'cappuccino priest,' a hit in Rome
Cappuccino priest: Boston's Cardinal O'Malley a surprise Rome favorite ahead of papal election
LA schools settle claims over lewd 'tasting games'
Los Angeles district settles claims involving teacher accused of lewd 'tasting games' in class




