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California seniors scored lower on SAT in 2009

XXX XXXX — Wed, 26 Aug 2009 14:27:01 +0000

Math and reading scores among California high school seniors were down, although writing scores on the SAT exams were higher than the U.S. average.

Private universities, including one in El Centro, not affected by economy

Gina Germani — Wed, 19 Aug 2009 18:48:07 +0000

University of Phoenix is expecting higher enrollment this fall, unaffected by cuts suffered in publicly funded schools.

Free online textbooks for California students might not meet the grade

XXX XXXX — Wed, 12 Aug 2009 17:04:22 +0000

State Education Secretary Glen Thomas announced Tuesday that 10 free digital high school math and science texts are available for use in California classrooms, but educators are skeptical about students actually using them.

Colleges paying students who defer school for service jobs

XXX XXXX — Wed, 08 Jul 2009 13:59:54 +0000

More colleges are rewarding financial assistance to high school students who put off school for a year to help others.

College loans: ask your friends for help

XXX XXXX — Tue, 30 Jun 2009 21:48:48 +0000

In this tight economic picture some new ideas on how to get through college are as simple as enlisting friends

Calexico teachers protest over lack of contract for two years

XXX XXXX — Fri, 15 May 2009 13:36:56 +0000

Before the bell rang Thursday morning, Calexico teachers picketed outside schools, sporting yellow shirts and signs to show their unity.

Imperial County libraries might not survive another two years

XXX XXXX — Wed, 13 May 2009 22:03:53 +0000

A new consultant report on the viability of the Imperial County Free Library system says it won’t survive 2010.

Flu scare closes three EC schools

XXX XXXX — Fri, 01 May 2009 16:09:34 +0000