Most with college STEM degrees go to work in other fields
(Arun Sampathkumar and Elliot Meyerowitz / California Institute of Technology)
Census Bureau report: 74 percent with STEM-related bachelor’s degrees don’t work in STEM fields.
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Poll: 70 percent of voters support federal preschool expansion
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DCPS hires expert tasked with helping African American boys
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The Common Core, again revisited
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Report: Preschool programs should be part of elementary schools
The New American Foundation calls for wide-ranging early education initiatives.
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Jolly wins D.C. State Board of Education race
Unofficial results late Tuesday showed Tierra Jolly defeating Philip Pannell for the Ward 8 seat.
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Why building relationships is vital in school reform
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Many two-year college students shut out of federal loans
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D.C. leaders celebrate topping-out at new Ballou High
The $142 million building is the latest in a string of massive high school renovation projects.
Garza recommends later start time for Fairfax high schools
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Prince George’s schools receives $3 million grant
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Prince George’s school system receives $3 million grant
The money will be used to open two high schools to aid recent immigrants and English-language learners.
Peace Corps has sent 215,000 U.S. volunteers overseas
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Peace Corps announces major changes to application
Volunteers for service abroad will be able to apply for specific locations; agency hopes for more diversity.
Montgomery may explore school boundary changes
County and education officials note changing demographics and the need to address an achievement gap.
Farm camp introduces students to food at its source
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A split on Washington and Lee’s Confederate flag action
Student magazine surveys reaction to president’s decision to remove flags from prominence in Lee Chapel.
Five takeaways on D.C. school discipline
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Fairfax school board elects Derenak Kaufax as chair
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AFT calls for Education Secretary Duncan to submit to ‘improvement’ plan or resign
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D.C. bill would ban suspensions for city’s pre-K students
Bill comes after report detailing high suspension rates that disproportionately affect minorities.
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Sleepy campaign for D.C. Board of Education goes national
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Montgomery math failures mean summer school for some
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