It’s Still A Pink And Blue World: Cosmetology For Girls, Carpentry For Boys
Girls’ Opportunities Severely Limited in High School Technical Education ProgramsRead the Full Story
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The Information Technology Association of America (ITAA) Applauds Congressional Opposition to WSIS Internet Proposal ITAA
The Information Technology Association of America (ITAA) today congratulated several members of Congress for taking a strong stand against the World Summit on the Information Society (WSIS) attempt to expand intergovernmental oversight of the Internet.Read the Full Story
FCC issues eRate guidance for hurricane-affected schools
Schools and libraries affected by Hurricane Katrina will have until Dec. 13 to apply for some $132 million in emergency eRate funding made available by the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) to help rebuild telephone and computer networks and accommodate displaced students.Read the Full Story
Kelo Decision Could Impact IP Rights
WASHINGTON D.C. – While the Supreme Court’s Kelo v. New London decision caused a public uproar, there is a long history of misuse of eminent domain and regulatory takings power, explained James V. DeLong in testimony presented today at a House Subcommittee on Commerce, Trade, and Consumer Protection hearing, “Protecting Property Rights After Kelo.” Read […]
Public Knowledge Calls Publishers’ Suit Against Google ‘Unfortunate’
Today, the Association of American Publishers sued Google, saying that the Google Print project to digitize books would violate copyright. The following is the statement of Public Knowledge President Gigi B. Sohn: “The publishers’ suit against Google is truly unfortunate and short-sighted. Those who produce books…Read the Full Story
Tuition Rise Tops Inflation, but Rate Slows, Report Says
WASHINGTON, Oct. 18 – Average college tuition grew more quickly than did overall inflation again this year, although the rate of increase slowed after a period of explosive growth, according to an annual survey released here Tuesday by the College Board. Read the Full Story
Aid Is Up, Tuition Up More
The College Board announced Tuesday that tuition and fees are up for the 2005-6 academic year on average by 7.1 percent at public four-year institutions, 5.4 percent at public two-year institutions, and 5.9 percent at private four-year institutions. For room and board as well, increases are the largest at public, four-year institutions. Read the Full […]
Secretary Spellings Convenes First Meeting of Commission to Examine Future of Higher Education
U.S. Secretary of Education Margaret Spellings today delivered opening remarks at the first meeting of the Secretary’s Commission on the Future of Higher Education. Secretary Spellings created the commission to engage students and families, policymakers, business leaders and the academic community in a national dialogue about all aspects of higher education.Read the Full Story
2005 Distance Learning Awards Presented
LONG BEACH, Calif.–(BUSINESS WIRE)–Oct. 17, 2005–The United States Distance Learning Association (USDLA) today presented its 2005 Distance Learning Awards at the Fall Training and Online Learning Conference and Expo in Long Beach, CA.Read the Full Story
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