DeVry chairman to step down in November
The chairman of DeVry Inc., Harold Shapiro, will retire in November, at a time when the education company is struggling with shrinking U.S. enrollments. Full story
Alabama Governor Signs Both State Budgets
Gov. Robert Bentley has signed the state General Fund budget and state education budget into law. Full story
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Mayor Dean continues push for improved education during State of Metro address
Following the ceremony to open the new Music City Center, Mayor Karl Dean gave the 50th annual State of Metro Address, in which he pushed for improved public education, more mass transit and creating new housing for low-income residents. Full story
HANDS ON: Redesigned Special Education Program
The goal after graduation is to go onto college or get a job. A redesigned program at one high school is making sure every student gets that chance, no matter their abilities. Full story
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Michelle Obama’s powerful message to graduates
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First Lady marks Brown v. Board of Education anniversary
Martin Bashir reports on First Lady Michelle Obama’s moving speech to graduates at Bowie State University in Maryland, which fell on the anniversary of the Supreme Court case that ended segregation in public schools.
High school grads struggle to find work
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