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• For-profit schools grow -- as do complaints
  Sep 7, 2010 — The Miami Herald
  For-profit colleges, many with night classes and entire degree programs available online, are built to fit seamlessly into the busy life of a working adult. Students who default on such loans can have their wages garnished, and their tax return refunds held hostage. She graduated two years ago with an associate's degree in diagnostic medical sonography.
• Controversial high school diplomas create turmoil at Keiser University
  Sep 4, 2010 — Sun Sentinel
  He was fired June 25. Pierre, who enrolled at least 20 students with Sunrise diplomas, said Keiser admissions officers knew the school was questionable. He said he didn't know how many Florida students have received diplomas from his school. When asked about his school's standards, he said, "Read the website." After the Sunrise issue cropped up, Smith said he was ready to leave Keiser.
• Two Palm Beach County School Board races decided
  Aug 26, 2010 — Sun Sentinel
  Races for three Palm Beach County School Board seats will be decided in runoff elections Nov. 2, while the winners of two other seats were decided in Tuesday's primary. Chuck Shaw, a career educator and former Greenacres councilman, won a two-year term in District 2. Shaw collected 54.6 percent of the vote, overcoming a strong bid by retired Maryland teacher Jean Dowling. Shaw will be sworn into office in November, taking over for Paulette Burdick, who is running for a seat on...
• 5 seek School Board seat in challenging district
  Aug 14, 2010 — The Miami Herald
  Dorothy Bendross-Mindingall; --schools budget director Vanessa Woodard Byers; --assistant principal Sandra Moise; and --former state Rep. She also brings an expansive knowledge of the district. "District 2 is eager and hungry for change," Vangates said. "District 2 wants to move forward.
• Child-free life suits an increasing number of professional women::
  Jul 13, 2010 — The Miami Herald
  Pew researcher Cohn says her report shows perception is shifting and the public is much more accepting of women who take a path other than marriage and childbirth. The majority of adults increasingly disagree that people without children lead empty lives. She can be reached at balancegal@gmail.com.
• Glorioso makes strides in legislative session
  May 26, 2010 — Tampa Tribune
  George H. Newman May 26, 2010 (McClatchy-Tribune Regional News delivered by Newstex) -- PLANT CITY -- State Rep. It costs about $40,000 a day, I have heard, to support a special session.
• Educators recognized by their peers for selfless work, dedication
  Apr 28, 2010 — Sun Sentinel
  Each year, most public and private schools nominate a teacher for the prize. Hutchinson, who won in the elementary school category, has been teaching in the county since 1987. Male teachers serve as role models for at-risk students, helping "diamonds in the rough" move from boyhood to manhood. "I'm not a man of many words. It's nice to see it from the outside people." Reller, who has taught at Jupiter High since the late 1980s, won the career education Dwyer.
• Redo of federal education law sparks debate over military recruiters' access to students
  Apr 24, 2009 — Ft. Lauderdale Sun-Sentinel
  Congress will consider reauthorizing the education law later this year. Mike Honda, D-Calif., wants Congress to change how schools handle student contact information so military recruiters do not have automatic access to it. A student can enlist as early as 17 with parental consent.
• Manatee, Sarasota superintendents to receive awards
  Apr 16, 2009 — The Bradenton Herald
  She is a 31-year veteran of Sarasota schools, rising through the ranks from a special education teacher to associate superintendent. She grew up in Sarasota and graduated from Pine View School. McGonegal was sworn in as Manatee schools' superintendent in January. A certified accountant with a background in finance, McGonegal started his career in education at Highlands County schools.