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Edmonds Community College apartment tours available
The Herald, June 1, 2009
http://www.heraldnet.com/article/20090601/NEWS01/706019906
New bachelor's degree program not among budget cuts at CBC
Tri-City Herald, June 1, 2009
http://www.tri-cityherald.com/kennewick_pasco_richland/story/597431.html
Parents find prepaid tuition was smart bet
Seattle Times, June 1, 2009 (Cascadia CC)
http://seattletimes.nwsource.com/html/localnews/2009284468_savingforcollege01.html
Letter: Cutting Child and Family Life (CAFE) hurts children
The Herald, June 1, 2009 (Everett CC)
http://www.heraldnet.com/article/20090601/OPINION02/706019986
College students in Washington are paying more and getting less
News Tribune, May 31, 2009
http://www.thenewstribune.com/callaghan/story/761920.html
We-can Circles empower women
The News Tribune, May 31, 2009 (Clover Park TC)
http://www.thenewstribune.com/soundlife/story/762004.html
90 college students honored
The News Tribune, May 30, 20009 (Columbia Basin College)
http://www.thenewstribune.com/news/northwest/story/761183.html
Will Cecilia Wear a Crown at Disneyland?
The Chronicle, May 30, 2009 (Centralia College)
http://www.chronline.com/articles/2009/05/30/opinion/commentary/doc4a20f7dcbf75c695657819.txt
Tracy High grad home for stand-up stop
When he was a student at Green River Community College, Stewart’s friends told him he’d be a natural comedian. So he went to an open mic night in Seattle.
Tracy (CA) Press, May 29, 2009
TRENDS| HORIZONS | EDUCATION
Guys Left Behind (GLBs)
When it comes to earning what you learn, guys aren't learning what they need to -- women are getting almost 60% of the college degrees conferred, compared to barely 40% for men. This college gap could be the one that spells the most serious problem for guys, and can over time be at the root of a lot of increased frustration and even crime.
Wall Street Journal, June 2, 2009
http://online.wsj.com/article/SB124386767941072379.html
Introducing a Remedial Program That Actually Works
The Chronicle of Higher Education, June 1, 2009
http://chronicle.com/temp/email2.php?id=tmgMchptgBpdBpvp5cyvQv8wpwsS96Gs
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46 States, D.C. Plan to Draft Common Education Standards
Washington Post, June 1, 2009
http://www.washingtonpost.com/wp-dyn/content/article/2009/05/31/AR2009053102339.html?hpid=topnews
For New Graduates, Recession Yields Frustration -- and Freedom
The Chronicle of Higher Education, June 1, 2009
http://chronicle.com/temp/email2.php?id=mYfWKqwbdqFxvWhnfRx9hn5bdrfpgkhs
This article will be available to non-subscribers of The Chronicle for up to five days after it is e-mailed.
Patience needed in battle for a college
The Herald, May 31, 2009
http://www.heraldnet.com/article/20090531/NEWS01/705319898&news01ad=1
The Four-Year College Myth
It's a path ingrained in us: Go to a university right after high school and graduate in four years. But that couldn't be further from reality. And until education leaders take that into account, too many students will lose out.
Boston Globe, May 31, 2009
http://www.boston.com/news/education/higher/articles/2009/05/31/the_four_year_college_myth/
Community Colleges Get Student Influx In Bad Times
Community colleges, especially those that have honors programs and that are considered steppingstones to four-year colleges, are seeing an unprecedented boom in applications and enrollments, school officials said.
Washington Post, May 30, 2009
http://www.washingtonpost.com/wp-dyn/content/article/2009/05/30/AR2009053001762_2.html?hpid=topnews
Manufacturers Get Top Talent for Hard-to-Fill Jobs
The economic downturn has a silver lining for manufacturers whose sales haven't plummeted: a flood of highly qualified candidates even for tough-to-fill jobs like electricians and mechanics.
Wall Street Journal, May 30, 2009
http://online.wsj.com/article/SB124364469500668205.html
Students Relying on Loans Wonder Whether Forgiveness Will Last
New York Times, May 30, 2009
http://www.nytimes.com/2009/05/30/your-money/student-loans/30money.html?_r=1&emc=eta1
POLITICS | LOCAL, STATE, NATIONAL
Lawmakers get budget cutbacks / State: Layoffs, pay cuts among steps enacted to trim millions in expenses
The Olympian, May 30, 2009
http://www.theolympian.com/southsound/story/865923.html
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