Friday, April 22, 2011

Education

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GOTHAM EAST Musbah Dilsebo Ormago, left, and Nicholas Scoulios at New York University's campus in Abu Dhabi.
Lee Hoagland for The New York Times

GOTHAM EAST Musbah Dilsebo Ormago, left, and Nicholas Scoulios at New York University's campus in Abu Dhabi.

An office tower is the dorm, a field trip foreign travel, and classmates speak 43 languages. Extracurriculars: Horseback riding, anyone?

Study Abroad in Hot Spots

In today’s perilous world, students are still signing up. But what happens when your program is suspended?

Teach, Pray, Live

As Jesuits’ numbers dwindle, a building at Fairfield University aims to lift the spirits.

Big Blog on Campus

When professors rant about public policy, at least they read up on the subject (if they didn’t write the book on it). Here are seven reasons to log on.

Continuing Ed | Careers

Top 10 List: Where the Jobs Are

Retooling for the nation’s fastest-growing fields, be you a G.E.D., B.S., M.A., Ph.D. or M.D.

Education News
Taylor Schmitt, center, attends Abilene Christian University.
Ben Sklar for The New York Times

Taylor Schmitt, center, attends Abilene Christian University.

Decades after the gay rights movement swept secular schools, more gays and lesbians are coming out at Christian colleges but are running up against conservative administrators, trustees and alumni.

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Joel Colton, Who Kept History Current for 50 Years, Dies at 92

Dr. Colton updated the classic textbook “A History of the Modern World” for more than 50 years after its publication.

In Private School Admissions, a Firm Creates Fans and Skeptics

A company in Manhattan that advertises the services of schools’ current employees or board members could be leveling the field — or contributing to the admissions frenzy.

Destruction on Campus Brings End to Semester

Shaw University in Raleigh, N.C., is closed indefinitely after a tornado damaged much of the campus on Saturday, throwing the future of seniors’ graduations into uncertainty.

Illinois: Schools Chief Is Chosen

Mayor-elect Rahm Emanuel of Chicago announced Monday that Jean-Claude Brizard, the embattled schools superintendent in Rochester, would be the next Chicago Public Schools chief executive.

On Education

In Public School Efforts, a Common Background: Private Education

Those who call themselves public school reformers are a diverse group, but a surprisingly large number of them attended private schools.

Chicago News Cooperative

Emanuel Gets Boost, and Challenges, in Schools Bill

An education bill passed by the Illinois Senate gives Mayor-elect Rahm Emanuel a weapon to improve schools.

The Texas Tribune

House Bill on Student Testing Reopens a Familiar Debate

A familiar battle between the Texas House and the Senate involves proposed changes in how the state should hold students and educators accountable.

Incoming Schools Chancellor Seeks Calmer Debate

Dennis M. Walcott said he would try to ease the bitter rhetorical battles over public education in New York City, but planned no major policy shifts.

Arts | Westchester

Seeger and Friends, Newly Inspired, Will Meet for Benefit

David Amran, Peter Yarrow will join Mr. Seeger in a concert for his environmental group Hudson River Sloop Clearwater.

Education Life

The Default Major: Skating Through B-School

Where’s the rigor? Undergraduate business has an image problem.

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Visit The Chronicle Web site for more insight into issues raised in David Glenn's article on business education.

Education Life
The Global Campus

Articles on study abroad, majoring in business, blogging scholars, the fastest growing fields for students to consider and more.

Room For Debate

Why Look Down on a Business Degree?

Is America’s most popular college major a good investment?

Opinion
Op-Ed Contributor

Stop Waiting for a Savior

The role of school-district leaders has gotten greater attention — and the selection process has become more political.

Multimedia
Trendspotting | The Interview

Student photographers rove their campuses for The Times. This issue: dressing by degrees. Text by Brian Nichols

Multimedia
New York School Test Scores

A complete summary of demographics and student performance over the past decade for every school in New York.

The Motherlode

Lisa Belkin writes about homework, friends, grades, bullying, baby sitters, the work-family balance and much more.

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