Education News from NY Times

Senator Tom Harkin unveiled the Strengthening America’s Schools Act, a new version of No Child Left Behind, which has not been reauthorized since 2007.    

“The Universe and Nothing” by Caitlyn C., 14, of Culver City, Calif., is the sixth of 12 winning poems in our fourth annual Found Poem Student Contest.    

Which titles are you supposed to read for school? Which ones are books you plan to read for pure enjoyment or self-improvement?    

Two college counselors offer advice to rising seniors, including a summertime suggestion to start drafting their college application essays.    

How many volunteers have been killed, by both sides, while aiding the wounded or delivering relief supplies?    

Can you choose the best synonym for “inculcating,” as it is used in the article?    

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The 11 contenders, who have a mix of backgrounds in private and public education, have made standardized testing and arts classes familiar issues in the campaign.    

Schools that work with low-income students have struggled to bring readers up to speed while finding more success with math.    

The Ukrainian-American billionaire Len Blavatnik and the New York Academy of Sciences are scheduled to announce three new $250,000 annual prizes for young scientists.    

Tell us what you thought if you used this feature — and if you didn’t use it, read how other teachers have and let us know how we could help you make it work with your students.    

“I’m Not Using the Word Love” by Jameson, 23, from New York City, is the fifth of 12 winning poems in our fourth annual Found Poem Student Contest.    

Fill in the blanks in the first eight paragraphs of the article “In the Himalayas, Journeys of Faith and Flowers” by Michael Benanav.    

A director of college counseling offers some final words of advice to help graduating high school seniors prepare for college this fall.    

Where did tornadoes and severe flooding occur on Friday?    

How well do you think your first name suits you? Why?    

Can you calculate the approximate share of the expected budget surplus per resident of California?    

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