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The Edge of Reason at Case Western Reservenew

A professor's failed climb up the ivory tower ends in accusations of a hoax.

Cleveland Scene | Lisa Rab | 05-18-2007 | Education

Students Want Textbook Publishers to Slow Down on the Updatesnew

The frequent "updating" of textbooks, often for seemingly trivial reasons, prevents college students from being able to sell back those expensive texts -- and means the next round of students will have to buy the new, not the cheaper used, version of the book.

Fort Worth Weekly | I'sha Gaines | 05-17-2007 | Education

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The Real World: Graduating Seniors Reflect on Lives That Await Themnew

Students donning caps and gowns in 2007 are entering a world that's less a romantic march than it is a tense goose step -- but few public celebrations encompass hope and promise more than a graduation.

Santa Fe Reporter | Nathan Dinsdale | 05-17-2007 | Education

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Get Smart: Fluid Models of Educationnew

Portlanders want to keep learning, and we want to do it on the cheap.

Willamette Week | Julie Sabatier | 05-16-2007 | Education

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Has Oakland Military Institute Gone Soft?new

Parents worry that the military academy is de-emphasizing all things military.

East Bay Express | Chris Thompson | 05-16-2007 | Education

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Parents Never Hear About a Shocking Number of College Campus Crimesnew

Using boundaries that reflect the university's legal liability, campus crime reports camouflage the true crime rate, especially in trigger-happy Philly, where the murder count is rising fast.

Philadelphia City Paper | Winnie Atterbury and Stacia Freidman | 05-15-2007 | Education

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Should Kids Serve Time for Skipping School?new

Fifteen-year-old Tam Chau hates school -- for that, there's a jumpsuit waiting with his name on it at juvie hall.

Seattle Weekly | Huan Hsu | 05-14-2007 | Education

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Halting Handcuffs in Schoolsnew

Cuff opponents seek alternative strategies for safer schools.

Shepherd Express | Lisa Kaiser | 05-11-2007 | Education

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Not Surprised You Speak Our Languagenew

On the one hand, it's dos svidania, on the other sallam -- globalization and jihad have language studies in an upheaval.

Boston Phoenix | Sara Faith Alterman | 05-10-2007 | Education

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After Virginia Tech, Even Talking About Guns is Grounds for Suspensionnew

Troy Scheffler had no idea that advocating for the right to bear arms would get him kicked off Hamline University's campus.

City Pages (Twin Cities) | Ward Rubrecht | 05-09-2007 | Education

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School's Outnew

Recovery School District Superintendent Robin Jarvis brought steely resolve and do-gooder compassion to one of the toughest jobs in New Orleans -- so why isn't she sticking around longer?

Gambit | Sam Winston | 05-08-2007 | Education

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Sex-ed Proposal Moves Forward in North Carolinanew

Abstinence-only advocates decry inclusion of contraception.

INDY Week | Bob Geary | 05-03-2007 | Education

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Good Intentions Turn Into Diversity Backlashnew

When the prestigious Lakeside School sought to become more ethnically diverse, donations poured in -- but as a pending discrimination lawsuit alleges, the effort may prove more costly than anticipated.

Seattle Weekly | Nina Shapiro | 05-01-2007 | Education

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