Maryland Says Schools Improving

The number of Maryland public schools that met federal No Child Left Behind standards rose significantly in the 2007-2008 school year, state education officials said Friday.

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UC and Cal State warn that fees may increase

UC plans a 9.4% hike, not including books and housing. Cal State seeks to avoid a 10% increase by obtaining more public funding.

California's two public university systems are warning that student fees could increase about 10% next year, and maybe more, if the state's dire budget situation does not improve. Continue reading ...

At vocational schools, suspensions are down

While the number of students who have been suspended from public schools over the past few years has remained relatively constant, some local districts - particularly vocational technical schools - have bucked the trend and cut their rates, sometimes sharply. Read more ...

Expelled Student Sues Classmate Over Accusations of Plagiarism

A student expelled from Central Connecticut State University for plagiarism claims he was wrongly accused, and that another student really copied his work.

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