Jul 5, 2011 | Uncategorized
Looks like the Northern Virginia area is a great place to go to high school. Fairfax County and Prince William County are nation leaders in graduation rates. This is according to Education Week’s recent “Diplomas Count 2011: Beyond High School, Before...
Apr 5, 2011 | Uncategorized
For those of you thinking about whether to continue your education after high school, things may soon become clearer. A new study shows a link between higher education and lower blood pressure. And females, take note. The link is more apparent in women. Here’s the...
Apr 1, 2011 | Uncategorized
It’s bad news on the science front—at least when it comes to education. Two-thirds of United States fourth graders were not proficient in science in 2009. The situation wasn’t much better for older students. Seventy percent of eighth-graders and 79 percent of 12th...
Mar 29, 2011 | Uncategorized
What do you know about Egypt? And we’re not talking about the stereotypes. Everybody is a familiar with the pyramids and sphinx. Most people remember the ‘80s song “Walk Like An Egyptian.” But ask someone to tell you what Egypt is really like and you’re liable to get...
Mar 25, 2011 | Uncategorized
The essay question on the March SAT has left some students feeling confused and irritated. It asked them to write an argument about reality television and its possible beneficial or negative impacts on viewers. Controversy ensued regarding the fairness of the...
Mar 4, 2011 | Uncategorized
President Obama’s recent State of the Union address featured education as a prominent topic. Obama, like many presidents before him, recognizes the importance of a strongly educated workforce. But will his ideas lead to higher quality education? In his speech,...
