Obama Speaks to Civil Rights Group on Education
President Obama on Thursday sought to deflect criticisms from some minority and teachers groups.
Archive for the Education Category
Poetry Pairing | July 29, 2010
Our weekly series pairs a poem with a Times article and photo that somehow echo, extend or challenge that poem’s themes. Today’s themes: aging and attractiveness.
2010 07 29
How Far Would You Go for a Cause?
Student Opinion | If you were to start your own charity, what cause would you support and why?
A Judge Lays Down the Law
6 Q’s About the News | How have people reacted to a federal judge’s ruling on the Arizona immigration law?
Brown unveils education reform plan
The Democrat calls for changing the state’s end-of-year testing system so teachers receive results quickly, and he backs increasing the amount of spending on colleges.
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New York Students’ Passing Rate Plummets
The results indicated a dismal performance statewide, after years of significant gains.
Snooki Fill-In
Use your own words or choose from a list to fill in the blanks in this Style section article about Snooki from the TV show “Jersey Shore.”
2010 07 28
Test Yourself | July 28, 2010
This week we’re providing math problems based on Times articles. Today: volume and the oil spill.
Do You Feel Awkward Talking to Your Friends in Person?
Student Opinion | Do you avoid face-to-face conversations in favor of digital communication?
A Newspaper for Les Enfants
6 Q’s About the News | Why is a French newspaper for young people so popular?
California clears hurdle for federal funding
The state, which lost out on its first try for Race to the Top grants, is a finalist in its second effort. Winners will share $3.4 billion in federal educational funding.
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Word of the Day | bohemian
This word has appeared 205 times in The Times over the past year.