Michelle Rhee, Controversial Education Reformer, to Advise New Florida Governor
-Tom DiemerRhee won respect in some circles for her fearlessness in reforming Washington, D.C.'s school system, one of the nation's worst.
Child Nutrition Bill Backed by Michelle Obama Heads to President for Signing
-Lynn SweetThe bill will be paid for, in part, by curbs in the food stamp program, but the White House has pledged to restore the cuts.
Cathleen Black Clears Final Hurdle to Become NYC's Schools Chief
-Luisita Lopez TorregrosaA controversial publishing executive chosen by Mayor Michael R. Bloomberg to become the city's new schools chancellor won a final battle on Monday and will take office in January.
Agreement Clears Way for Cathleen Black to Become New York City Schools Chief
-Luisita Lopez TorregrosaNYC Mayor Michael Bloomberg and the state's education commissioner have reportedly reached an agreement that will allow the chairwoman of Hearst Magazines, Cathleen P. Black, to become the next schools chancellor.
On Bleak Election Night, Michelle Obama Tells President: 'Let's Get to Work'
-Tom DiemerIn an ABC interview, the first lady said the president's efforts in health care and education reform were the correct course.
Student Protests in the U.K. -- Where Is This Headed?
-Delia LloydBrits have again voiced opposition to the government's budget cuts in education. This time, however, the target was the Liberal Democrat Party, which has backed off its previous promise to protect education funding.
N.Y. Education Czar Could Reject Bloomberg's Choice of Cathleen Black as Schools Chief
-Christopher WeberDavid Steiner said he would OK the mayor's choice for New York City's schools chancellor only if she is teamed with someone who has an education background.
Ground Zero Mosque Wants Federal Grant, Critics Howl
-Politics Daily StaffDevelopers of the Park51 project seek $5 million for social service programs at the proposed Islamic center, including domestic violence prevention and classes in Arabic and other languages.
National Education Technology Plan: Advancing Learning in Classrooms
-Maud BloseThe objective is to enhance learning inside classrooms and make U.S. education more competitive with that of other developed nations.
Tina Brown and Cathie Black Tackle the Impossible -- Again
-Luisita Lopez TorregrosaIn separate moves, each has agreed to take on daunting challenges -- one in education, the other in media -- that many regard as either lost causes or unfixable problems.
Brits Take to the Streets to Protest Austerity (Finally!)
-Delia LloydU.K. citizens kept a stiff upper lip as government cut services as much as 25 percent -- until this week, when protests erupted over sharp hikes in university tuitions.
For-Profit Colleges Getting New Oversight from U.S. Education Agency
-Julia EdwardsA new day is coming for the growing world of for-profit colleges: substantially more oversight from the federal government.
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