Education News - 7 Jan 2008

Tulane University researchers are undertaking a five-year study, monitoring the respiratory health of 1,000 New Orleans area workers to see if there really is such a thing as "Katrina Cough."
Source: www.houmatoday.com

British universities may come at the top of international league tables, but they are neglecting their roles as cultural and scientific bulwarks, says John Sutherland
Source: education.guardian.co.uk

And the developer, Atlanta-based Place Properties, found a market among students who want a four-year university experience at a community college. The apartment complex, at the southwest corner of the campus, can house 420 students at below-market ...
Source: www.msnbc.msn.com

"Though the Education Ministry said it will garner opinions on the grading system for the college entrance test, we demanded measures to improve the system by early February due to strong complaints from students and parents." Universities will be given more autonomy in selecting students, as the Ministry of Education and Human Resources Development will hand over college admission-related functions to college consultative bodies, ... via English Dong-A
Source: www.topix.com

Sally Smith, the founder of the widely respected Lab School of Washington and a professor of special education at American University, died Dec. 1.
Source: www.edweek.org