Students

October 15, 2009 -- The New York City Department of Education's test-based promotion and retention policy, which identifies and provides support for struggling students, has demonstrated positive effects for student achievement in fifth grade that continue into seventh grade, according to a new RAND Corporation study issued today.

Researchers found that the policy helped students boost their performance on state assessment tests, a critical step toward advancing to the next grade level. The study also found that students retained under the policy didn't suffer negative social or emotional effects as a result of repeating a grade level.    » read more »

October 9, 2009 -- Concord, NH -- Congressman Paul Hodes appeared with AnnMarie Morse and the Plymouth State University President Sara Jayne Steen to honor Michelle’s Law taking effect as a federal law today. Michelle’s Law, named after the late Michelle Morse, allows college students to take up to a one year medical leave without losing their health insurance. The New Hampshire-based law passed Congress last year and was signed by President Bush. It will officially take effect today, October 9, 2009.    » read more »

January 22, 2009 -- As spring and summer breaks approach, many students are getting ready for a trip abroad. The following information will help students plan a safe and enjoyable adventure.

First, a note about U.S. passports: As of January 23, 2007, everyone traveling in and out of the United States by air needs a passport. We encourage students to apply now. Processing times are traditionally faster in February.    » read more »

March 31, 2008 -- WASHINGTON– Nearly 300 medical student, resident and fellow members of the American Medical Association (AMA) from across the nation are storming Capitol Hill today urging Congress to protect access to care for America's patients. Throughout the day, the students, residents and fellows will visit House and Senate offices asking Congress to alleviate medical student debt, adopt effective reforms to cover the uninsured and stop Medicare payment cuts to preserve seniors' access to health care.    » read more »

March 28, 2008 -- College students face challenges obtaining health insurance--they may not have access to insurance through an employer, and as they get older, they may lose dependent coverage obtained through a parent's plan. Federal law ensures continued access to health insurance for some, but not all, such students. Without health insurance, college students may be unable to pay for their health care, and the cost of this care may be passed on to federal and state payers, such as Medicaid. College students may have access to student insurance plans offered by their colleges.    » read more »

March 10, 2008, Beverly Hills, CA — The deadline for U.S. student filmmakers to submit their films for consideration in the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences’ 35th Student Academy Awards is Tuesday, April 1. The Student Academy Awards is a national annual competition designed to recognize and encourage promising new filmmakers.    » read more »

03/03/2008 -- The Atlanta Braves and Chick-Fil-A have teamed up to reward students for academic excellence with the All-Star Student Achievers Program.

The All-Star Student Achievers Program rewards students in grades K-12 throughout Georgia for their hard work and dedication to academic success. In recognition of their accomplishments, All-Star Student Achievers will receive two complimentary tickets to a 2008 Braves regular season home game and a Chick-fil-A coupon.

Students can become All-Star Student Achievers if they met one of the following criteria for the 2007 Fall Semester:    » read more »

Portland State University event is start of tour promoting expanded financial aid to low- and middle-income college students

November 14, 2007 -- Salem - Oregon Governor Ted Kulongoski today launched a tour to promote the expanded Oregon Opportunity Grant, a program that will increase financial aid for low- and middle-income students. The Governor began the tour at Portland State University today and will travel to Springfield High School and Rogue Community College in Medford tomorrow to continue to let students and families know about the program.    » read more »

- New Multi-Platform Series on mtvU and Think.MTV.com
- Helps Arm College Students with Digital Tools for Positive Social Change

07 November 2007 -- Venezuelan officials say at least four people were wounded after unidentified gunmen opened fire on university students returning from a protest against constitutional changes.

Authorities said late Wednesday that no one was killed in the violence. A government official had initially told local television that one person had died. The exact circumstances of the shooting remain unclear.    » read more »

Thursday, October 11, 2007 -- In a break with news industry standards, ABC News' internships will become paid assignments beginning in January 2008. ABC News previously offered academic credit for semester-long internships.

In making the announcement, ABC News President David Westin said: "ABC's internship program is one of the primary ways we identify and nurture young journalists. This change will enhance our ability to reach an even more diverse group of students and attract the best and brightest."    » read more »

University of Missouri-Columbia expert says vicious cycle masks future financial headaches

Aug. 31, 2007, COLUMBIA, Mo. - College students are using student loans to bail out of credit card debt, leading to poor real-world money management skills and future financial burdens according to a personal financial planning expert at the University of Missouri-Columbia.    » read more »

REDWOOD SHORES, Calif., 23-AUG-2007 06:00 AM The Oracle Education Foundation (OEF) today announced the opening of ThinkQuest International 2008, inviting students and teachers from around the globe to take part in one of the most well-known project learning competitions in the world today.    » read more »

Symantec's Software Donation Will Stop Unwanted Spam and Viruses, Benefiting Thousands of Students Worldwide

REDWOOD SHORES, Calif., 22-AUG-2007 06:00 AM The Oracle Education Foundation (OEF) today announced it has teamed with Symantec Corp. to make its world-renowned online collaborative learning program, Think.com, even safer for students and teachers.    » read more »

Credits card companies target young adults despite their inability to pay

August 10, 2007 -- WASHINGTON, D.C. – As college students look forward to heading off to school this fall, many credit card lenders look forward to targeting a new group of potential consumers. To combat the marketing spin used on these young adults, U.S. Senator Claire McCaskill recently cosponsored the Student Credit Card Protection Act.    » read more »