Education

Education chief pitches system reforms

9 Feb 2012

The new head of the state's K-12 education system toured Terrebonne and Lafourche schools Thursday, seeking input from administrators, teachers and students on how to improve the state's schools.

Education to help reduce Manukau Bar fatalities

9 Feb 2012

Coastguard is hoping to reduce the number of fatalities and boat capsizes on the Manukau Bar this summer by hosting an educational Manukau Bar Awareness Day on Sunday, February 26.

Education waiver gives Minnesota flexibility

9 Feb 2012

MINNEAPOLIS - Minnesota education officials say the waiver from the strict requirements of the No Child Left Behind education law will give them the flexibility and resources necessary to help struggling students. President Barack Obama announced the waiver on Thursday.