Wednesday, October 21, 2009

College tuition is up sharply amid recession

College tuition is up sharply amid recession
With the economy struggling, parents and students dared to hope this year might offer a break from rising college costs. Instead, they got another sharp increase.

Missouri lawmakers listen to pros/cons of open enrollment

Missouri lawmakers listen to pros/cons of open enrollment
JEFFERSON CITY — Superintendents from small districts bordering Iowa and Arkansas told similar stories Tuesday about the possibility of Missouri school districts adopting an open enrollment policy. There are good and bad elements of the philosophy of letting parents enroll children in schools outside the district where they live, but if Missouri lawmakers adopt such a plan, be prepared to change it on the fly.The General Assembly agreed to study open enrollment this year as a compromise in the e

Aid restored to low-income Ill. college students

Illinois Gov. Pat Quinn has signed legislation to restore college financial aid to nearly 140,000 low-income students. Read more ...