Higher ed funding cuts endanger state economy - The Seattle Times

Higher ed funding cuts endanger state economy The Seattle Times At 7 pm tonight at Town Hall Seattle the presidents of Washington's six public universities will be on stage to discuss the effect of cutting state funding for higher education by nearly 50 percent. But it's not just an education issue, ... and more »

Quinn calls for cutting natural gas tax, boosting education spending in State ... - Chicago Tribune

Chicago Tribune

Quinn calls for cutting natural gas tax, boosting education spending in State ... Chicago Tribune Read more about that HERE. *Increasing MAP grants for college students. Quinn said 150000 students rely on the grants. It's unclear how much the grants would increase under Quinn's plan. *Spending more on early childhood education. Gov. Quinn: Boost low-income college grants by tens of millionsChicago Sun-Times all 416 news articles »

Naming names latest tactic in scholarship fight - Chicago Tribune (blog)

Naming names latest tactic in scholarship fight Chicago Tribune (blog) Monday, the Better Government Association posted online a “nice” list — a roster of members of the Illinois General Assembly who have voluntarily opted out of the controversial legislative scholarship program. That century-old perk annually allows ... and more »

Pennsville Education Foundation awards grants to eight projects - Today's Sunbeam - NJ.com

Today's Sunbeam - NJ.com

Pennsville Education Foundation awards grants to eight projects Today's Sunbeam - NJ.com Eight projects by teachers in the Pennsville Township School District were awarded grants by the Pennsville Education Foundation for the 2011-2012 school year. According to foundation President Randy Freed, the group raises money for the district ... and more »

SOTU education focus highlights funding issues - Eagle News

New York Times

SOTU education focus highlights funding issues Eagle News "But to prepare for the jobs of tomorrow, our commitment to skills and education has to start earlier," the President said. He touted the "Race to the Top" grant competition that has been going on for a few years in an effort to reform public education ... State may receive more funding with Obama's new planDiamondback Online Long Island will benefit from Obama demand that colleges control rising tuitionExaminer.com Some College Presidents Say Obama's Math is FuzzyThe Nonprofit Quarterly Daily Nexus -Washington Post -CBS News all 157 news articles »