Arne Duncan Appointed as Education Secretary
President-Elect Obama has appointed Arne Duncan as Education Secretary of the United States. The plans are to improve the education system and this article offers a view on Arne Duncan’s agenda for strengthening education.
No Child Left Behind is a Failure in Education
Has the No Child Left Behind act helped our public education system in the United States? What is President-elect Obama’s position on the No Child Left Behind Act? Here’s a brief article explaining some of the current issues revolving around No Child Left Behind.
Community College Transfer Challenges
The transfer mission of community colleges is threatened by many factors including increase in enrollment, influx of low socioeconomic and non-white student populations, and even declines in state funding. To insure the integrity of the community college and address these challenges, the goal of transfer must be strengthened.