/scholarships Scholarships en-US 2021 (c) °ÄÃÅÅܹ·ÂÛ̳ Wed, 23 Oct 2024 20:40:36 GMT /policy-politics/top-affirmative-action-foe-has-new-target-scholarships-for-aspiring-minority-teachers/2024/10 The legal activist behind the U.S. Supreme Court college admissions decision has now sued over an Illinois minority scholarship program. Wed, 23 Oct 2024 20:40:36 GMT /policy-politics/top-affirmative-action-foe-has-new-target-scholarships-for-aspiring-minority-teachers/2024/10 /sponsor/merrimack-college/merrimacks-mints-program-gives-community-support-to-new-teachers Merrimack alumna Isabel Fernandes was at a crossroads between pursuing a graduate degree and or continuing through K-12 studies. Mon, 17 Jul 2023 16:57:34 GMT /sponsor/merrimack-college/merrimacks-mints-program-gives-community-support-to-new-teachers /policy-politics/6-more-states-will-soon-let-almost-all-students-attend-private-school-with-public-money/2023/06 So far this year, 14 states passed laws and lawmakers in 42 states introduced bills to expand private school choice. Thu, 15 Jun 2023 22:44:35 GMT /policy-politics/6-more-states-will-soon-let-almost-all-students-attend-private-school-with-public-money/2023/06 /sponsor/merrimack-college/growing-from-pioneers-to-warriors For decades, Merrimack College has enjoyed a deep and fruitful partnership with Lawrence, Massachusetts, a city of more than 89,000 about five miles north of the College Thu, 15 Jun 2023 04:00:00 GMT /sponsor/merrimack-college/growing-from-pioneers-to-warriors /policy-politics/voucher-programs-gain-strength-with-help-from-the-courts-an-expert-says/2022/12 A school choice expert explains how recent rulings could prevent future voucher programs from getting blocked by opponents. Thu, 22 Dec 2022 16:54:28 GMT /policy-politics/voucher-programs-gain-strength-with-help-from-the-courts-an-expert-says/2022/12 /leadership/minnesota-offers-kids-200-and-scholarship-drawings-to-get-fully-vaccinated/2021/10 Minnesota is offering 12- to 17-year-olds who get COVID-19 vaccines a $200 reward and a shot at $100,000 worth of college scholarships. Tue, 19 Oct 2021 17:32:49 GMT /leadership/minnesota-offers-kids-200-and-scholarship-drawings-to-get-fully-vaccinated/2021/10 /leadership/will-scholarships-persuade-ohio-parents-to-get-their-kids-vaccinated/2021/05 Every Wednesday, the state will randomly draw a 12-17-year-old to win a scholarship for five weeks. Mon, 17 May 2021 20:51:44 GMT /leadership/will-scholarships-persuade-ohio-parents-to-get-their-kids-vaccinated/2021/05 /policy-politics/lgbtq-issues-roil-florida-school-choice-debate/2020/03 As lawmakers weigh expansion of the state’s voucher and tax-credit scholarship programs, some renew a push for anti-discrimination protection for lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, and queer students. Wed, 04 Mar 2020 02:34:55 GMT /policy-politics/lgbtq-issues-roil-florida-school-choice-debate/2020/03 /policy-politics/what-happened-to-students-left-behind-as-florida-expanded-its-voucher-program/2020/03 The nation's largest tax-credit scholarship program doesn't seem to have hurt the academics of students who remain in public schools, a new study shows. Tue, 03 Mar 2020 21:23:06 GMT /policy-politics/what-happened-to-students-left-behind-as-florida-expanded-its-voucher-program/2020/03 /policy-politics/private-school-choice-programs-fall-short-on-transparency-accountability/2020/02 °ÄÃÅÅܹ·ÂÛ̳ finds that few of the nearly 30 states with programs that pay tuition at private schools or tax-credits to incentivize businesses and individuals to do so require private schools to follow standard policies used to ensure transparency and accountability in the nation’s public schools. Sat, 29 Feb 2020 02:33:21 GMT /policy-politics/private-school-choice-programs-fall-short-on-transparency-accountability/2020/02 /policy-politics/high-court-leans-toward-support-for-religious-schools/2020/02 In a case from Montana, conservative justices suggested they were inclined to rule for parents who seek to reinstate a state tax credit funding scholarships for use at religious schools. Wed, 12 Feb 2020 02:11:38 GMT /policy-politics/high-court-leans-toward-support-for-religious-schools/2020/02 /teaching-learning/new-scholarship-rewards-completing-road-to-college-steps/2018/10 A new $25 million scholarship sponsored by the College Board rewards students for taking key steps to prepare for, and apply to, college. Thu, 18 Oct 2018 18:13:34 GMT /teaching-learning/new-scholarship-rewards-completing-road-to-college-steps/2018/10 /teaching-learning/ind-scholarship-law-aims-to-entice-top-students-into-teaching/2016/04 Indiana has become the latest state to seek to curb persistent teacher shortages by offering college-tuition dollars to students who go into teaching. Wed, 20 Apr 2016 00:02:32 GMT /teaching-learning/ind-scholarship-law-aims-to-entice-top-students-into-teaching/2016/04 /policy-politics/scholarship-fund-surpasses-100-million-for-9-11-kin/2015/09 A private scholarship fund for family members of 9/11 victims says it has awarded $115.9 million to 2,825 students. Tue, 15 Sep 2015 21:35:12 GMT /policy-politics/scholarship-fund-surpasses-100-million-for-9-11-kin/2015/09 /teaching-learning/college-board-shares-psat-results-with-scholarship-providers/2015/01 College Board is now giving students the option to have the results from their Preliminary SAT/National Merit Scholarship Qualifying Test sent to five more organizations that give scholarships to disadvantaged students. Fri, 30 Jan 2015 17:42:39 GMT /teaching-learning/college-board-shares-psat-results-with-scholarship-providers/2015/01 /teaching-learning/skepticism-hope-greet-presidents-community-college-plan/2015/01 The big questions are how to pay for the $60 billion initiative proposed by President Barack Obama and whether the Republican-controlled Congress will approve it. Tue, 20 Jan 2015 18:41:50 GMT /teaching-learning/skepticism-hope-greet-presidents-community-college-plan/2015/01 /leadership/ncaa-approves-full-cost-of-attendance-scholarships-for-student-athletes/2015/01 In a historic move, student-athlete and faculty representatives from the 65 schools in "Power Five" conferences voted 79-1 Saturday to expand the scope of athletic scholarships for NCAA athletes. Sun, 18 Jan 2015 21:07:48 GMT /leadership/ncaa-approves-full-cost-of-attendance-scholarships-for-student-athletes/2015/01 /teaching-learning/new-scholarship-to-benefit-undocumented-graduates-of-chicago-charter-network/2014/09 The Pritzker Taubert Family Foundation is committing about $3 million in college scholarships for undocumented youth who will graduate next spring from Chicago's Noble Network of Charter Schools. Mon, 29 Sep 2014 20:51:05 GMT /teaching-learning/new-scholarship-to-benefit-undocumented-graduates-of-chicago-charter-network/2014/09 /policy-politics/fla-tax-credit-scholarship-students-match-national-learning-gains/2014/08 Study of test scores from students receiving tax-credit scholarships in Florida to attend private schools shows little change in their learning gains from previous years. Thu, 14 Aug 2014 03:22:34 GMT /policy-politics/fla-tax-credit-scholarship-students-match-national-learning-gains/2014/08 /policy-politics/yes-prep-charter-program-redefines-goals-and-strategies-for-success/2014/06 YES Prep Public Schools, a Houston-based charter network, is looking to further boost its graduates' college-completion rates by refocusing its approaches and strategies. Thu, 12 Jun 2014 19:21:34 GMT /policy-politics/yes-prep-charter-program-redefines-goals-and-strategies-for-success/2014/06 /teaching-learning/posses-keep-students-on-academic-track/2014/06 A New York City-based foundation harnesses a little positive peer pressure to help students successfully negotiate the pathway from high school to college graduation. Mon, 02 Jun 2014 22:32:34 GMT /teaching-learning/posses-keep-students-on-academic-track/2014/06 /teaching-learning/schools-prod-students-toward-diplomas-with-tuition-cash/2014/06 While a growing number of districts are using financial incentives to encourage students to go to college, experts caution that money alone won’t do the trick. Mon, 02 Jun 2014 22:32:34 GMT /teaching-learning/schools-prod-students-toward-diplomas-with-tuition-cash/2014/06 /teaching-learning/high-schoolers-compete-for-scholarship-dollars-as-college-costs-rise/2014/04 Cost is a rising factor in college choice, prompting students to apply for scholarships from an array of sources as they prepare to make final decisions. Wed, 02 Apr 2014 18:00:43 GMT /teaching-learning/high-schoolers-compete-for-scholarship-dollars-as-college-costs-rise/2014/04 /teaching-learning/school-improvement-is-citywide-effort-in-syracuse/2013/08 A promise of free college tuition was just the beginning for the Say Yes to Education initiative in its first test city. Wed, 07 Aug 2013 02:26:39 GMT /teaching-learning/school-improvement-is-citywide-effort-in-syracuse/2013/08 /leadership/eighth-grade-football-players-racking-up-college-scholarship-offers/2013/06 Within the past week, two 8th graders have been offered college football scholarships by universities in California. Thu, 13 Jun 2013 14:35:25 GMT /leadership/eighth-grade-football-players-racking-up-college-scholarship-offers/2013/06 /policy-politics/pioneering-louisiana-voucher-model-faces-uncertain-future/2012/12 The system for paying for Louisiana's far-reaching voucher program may have to be retooled, after a state judge ruled that its method of paying for private school scholarships violated the state's constitution. Wed, 12 Dec 2012 03:58:57 GMT /policy-politics/pioneering-louisiana-voucher-model-faces-uncertain-future/2012/12 /leadership/pilot-program-targets-gifted-rural-students/2012/08 Johns Hopkins' program for talented youths enrolls rural scholarship students in its summer residential camps. Fri, 03 Aug 2012 15:43:46 GMT /leadership/pilot-program-targets-gifted-rural-students/2012/08 /teaching-learning/performance-based-scholarships/2012/05 A new study suggests that performance-based college scholarships may be a promising approach to keeping students on track to finish their degrees. Wed, 09 May 2012 01:17:51 GMT /teaching-learning/performance-based-scholarships/2012/05 /education/nhl-thurgood-marshall-fund-launch-hbcu-scholarship-initiative/2012/02 The scholarship initiative, scheduled to launch in January 2013, will be open to any child who participates in the NHL's Hockey Is for Everyone program. Wed, 29 Feb 2012 23:29:44 GMT /education/nhl-thurgood-marshall-fund-launch-hbcu-scholarship-initiative/2012/02 /leadership/court-upholds-limit-on-merit-based-scholarships-for-ky-athletes/2011/12 A federal appeals court upheld a Kentucky rule last week that prevents private school student-athletes from receiving merit-based scholarships that cover more than 25 percent of the cost of their tuition, dismissing claims about the rule's unconstitutionality. Thu, 29 Dec 2011 19:32:44 GMT /leadership/court-upholds-limit-on-merit-based-scholarships-for-ky-athletes/2011/12