Just outside Teresa Monroe’s classroom at Caldwell Elementary, a copy of her Towson University diploma hangs above two photographs: on the left, Monroe smiles sweetly in a kindergarten-era school portrait; on the right, she poses in her Towson University cap and gown.
The display drives home the message of Caldwell Elementary: The journey to college begins now. No excuses.
As students move through the halls of the campus, they are immersed in an environment...
DENTON (UNT), Texas — For the 17th consecutive year, the University of North Texas has been named one of America’s Best College Buys by Institutional Research & Evaluation Inc.
Institutional Research & Evaluation Inc. is an independent research and consulting organization specializing in the recruiting and retention of students for institutions of higher education. The annual rankings identify 100 American colleges and universities that provide students the highest quality education at the lowest cost.
To be considered for inclusion, an institution must meet the following requirements:
Which colleges and universities are Texas seniors sending their ACT college admissions test scores?
The Texas Education Agency has listed the top 10 schools where college-bound seniors from the Class of 2012 are having their scores sent as part of admissions applications. All 10 are in Texas. Two are in the Metroplex: University of North Texas and TCU. Number 1 is Texas A & M University's main campus in College Station.
They are:...
JOPLIN, Mo. — More than 7,000 Joplin Eagles started class today in what students and teachers alike called a great start to the school year. “I’m really excited this year to get my basic classes out of the way and spend my senior year with teachers I really enjoy being around,” said Megan Bell, a Joplin High senior and student council president. “I want to go to the University of North Texas for graphic design and advertisement and several of my classes are going to help with that. Joplin High School has implemented a career pathway curriculum that allows students to start to focus on being college and career-ready when...
After a week of hard work, approximately 10 middle-school aged students showcase their skills in jazz improvisation Friday morning.
The students had studied for a week in jazz camp, offered by Canton public schools last week. Prior to the concert, head teacher Tom Moran told parents he was pound of students for taking the journey into jazz music. It's not easy to put oneself out there to solo in front of a crowd, he said.
"Everyone who takes a solo is really taking a giant step into a whole new world," he said.
Under the guidance of instructors, the students performed "How High the Moon...
