Friday, May 12, 2006

Half of new teachers quit within 5 years: study (Student Loan)


Half of new teachers quit within 5 years: study
Jessica Jentis fit the profile of a typical American teacher: She was white, held a masters degree and quit two and a half years after starting her career.

Why the under-fives should be our priority
It is in the early years, rather than at the age of 18, that the battle for social justice and social mobility will ultimately be won or lost, says Julian Astle.

Don't get chained to higher rate
Around this time of the year, anxious high school students find out whether they've been accepted by the college of their choice. There's also the added anxiety of how to pay for that college education.

Go to College for Free!
So you weren't valedictorian of your high-school class. Maybe your parents weren't able to save enough to put you through four years at Harvard. Maybe life called and you joined the workforce right after graduating and haven't made it back into the classroom just yet.

School's Closure Teaches Bitter Lesson
Student loans can be a devastating burden if your school suddenly goes out of business.

American Education Services Offers Advice for Avoiding the Burden of Student Loan Debt
Thirty-nine percent of student borrowers are graduating with unmanageable levels of debt with monthly payments that are more than eight percent of their monthly income, according to a report by The State PIRG's Higher Education Project.

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