Education News - 16 Feb 2008

a cinematic format," he said. David Orr, the chair of environmental studies at U.S. university Oberlin College put it differently: "Sooner or later, it is film, music or poetry that move people. It’s a necessary step in forming political discussion."
Source: www.tiscali.co.uk

In a single hour of responding to questions at the University of Wisconsin-Eau Claire on Tuesday, Ms. Clinton talked about Medicare Part D, the distinction between the chronically and occasionally uninsured, health care premium caps, Pell grant ...
Source: www.msnbc.msn.com

Gunman opens fire at Northern Illinois University, killing five students and injuring 16 others, some critically, before turning the weapon on himself
Source: www.guardian.co.uk

"But it seems like there's a lot more competition this year." As many as 60,000 Florida students could get shut out of state universities during the next few years because of enrollment caps and budget cuts, a state education group predicts.ENLACE Florida, or Engaging Latino Communities for Education, painted the gloomy picture in a report released this month called 'Higher Education in Florida on the Brink.'While ENLACE specializes in Hispanic education issues, the report studies the potential effects on all college-bound students.The report warns there may not even be space for all community college graduates or Bright Futures scholarship recipients, two groups traditionally guaranteed spots in the state university system. Read more
Source: www.topix.com

The site offers free video, audio, and print lectures and course material taken straight from the university's classes.
Source: www.edweek.org