A N.C. College, No More Student Loans

At N.C. college, no more student loans Davidson, a pricey liberal arts school, decides no one should graduate with debt. It's replacing loans with a combination of grants and work study.

Altavista's VTI tech school awarded $1.45 million grant - WSLS.com

Altavista's VTI tech school awarded $1.45 million grant WSLS.com The Tobacco Commission also previously gave VTI a $204000 grant for tools, a commission staff document said. The document also detailed the private ... and more »

Obama Urban League speech. Sherrod deserved "better" Transcript - Chicago Sun-Times (blog)

Obama Urban League speech. Sherrod deserved "better" Transcript Chicago Sun-Times (blog) And you can't win one of these grants unless you've got a plan to deal with those schools that are failing and those young people who aren't doing well. ... and more »

California clears hurdle for federal funding - Los Angeles Times

California clears hurdle for federal funding Los Angeles Times The Washington-based Center for Education Reform, which favors both charter schools and publicly funded vouchers for private schools, criticized Duncan for ... and more »

The predatory nature of some for-profit colleges - Chicago Tribune

The predatory nature of some for-profit colleges Chicago Tribune Only after leaving school do students realize that the education they have borrowed so heavily for hasn't provided them with the skills and certification ... and more »