Education

Education Department Plans National Tax Base for Schools

Twenty-three states following the lead of a landmark decision in Ohio.

Congress Returns Civics to High School Curriculum

Congressional spokespeople announced a funding appropriation to return the subject of civics to high school curricula nationwide.

All Public Universities To Be Free

A bill to eliminate tuition at public universities is making its way through Congress and is expected to pass within days.

University to Rescue Iraqi Scholars

The New School University in New York announced yesterday the launch of the New University In Exile, a program to provide small grants and visas to scholars from Iraq.

Popular “America’s Army” Video Game, Recruiting Tool Cancelled

WASHINGTON — The Department of Defense announced yesterday the cancellation of its highly successful and popular “America’s Army” online game and recruitment tool. The program has already been converted into a new game, operated by the State Department, entitled “America’s Diplomat.” State Department spokesperson Donald Demsfold called this “a pretty good step towards nurturing a [...]