Zach Miners

Where to Start if You Want to Be a Rhodes Scholar

By Zach Miners - Education - November 23, 2009

If you're a college student wondering what the Rhodes Scholarship is all about, here are the facts. more >>

U.S. Civil Rights Commission Investigates College Admission Bias

By Zach Miners - Nation & World - November 18, 2009

The government is examining whether colleges discriminate against female applicants. more >>

Military to Debut Virtual School

By Zach Miners - Education - November 5, 2009

A new online curriculum is in the works to ease school transitions for itinerant members' children. more >>

How Schools and Parents Can Prepare for Swine Flu

By Zach Miners - Education - November 2, 2009

Here are tips for parents and schools to keep children healthy and engaged in their learning. more >>

Could Texting Be Good for Students?

By Zach Miners - On Education - October 29, 2009

Some teachers say the cellphone habit can have positive applications in the classroom. more >>

Survey: Parents Would Rather Talk Drugs than Science

By Zach Miners - On Education - October 23, 2009

Parents are more comfortable discussing drugs than science and math with their kids, a survey shows. more >>

How Much Is the Stimulus Helping States? That Depends

By Zach Miners - On Education - October 21, 2009

A government report says the Recovery Act is saving jobs, but state officials offer a bleaker picture. more >>

The Saga of the Suspended 6-Year-Old

By Zach Miners - On Education - October 14, 2009

A zero-tolerance policy almost meant a 45-day suspension for bringing a camping tool to lunch. more >>

Report Shows Narrowing Achievement Gap Between Different Student Groups

By Zach Miners - On Education - October 8, 2009

The gap between advantaged and disadvantaged students seems to be shrinking, a new study finds. more >>

Schools Nationwide to Exercise Continuously for 10 Hours

By Zach Miners - On Education - September 30, 2009

A unique experiment lets schools sign up in 15-minute intervals for an "exercise relay." more >>

School Bus Radio Program Plays Its Last Tune

By Zach Miners - On Education - September 29, 2009

A company that broadcast music and commercials in thousands of school buses is shutting down. more >>

All High School Graduates Should Have These Skills

By Zach Miners - On Education - September 25, 2009

Pursuing common standards, key groups recently crafted a skills set they say students should have. more >>

Chicago Schools' Plan to Protect Students

By Zach Miners - On Education - September 15, 2009

After 37 students were killed last school year, the city spends millions to protect at-risk students. more >>

Teaching Students About 9/11

By Zach Miners - Education - September 10, 2009

A nonprofit group offers lesson plans and tools to help teach students about the September 11 attacks. more >>

'Reading Rainbow' Turns Its Last Page

By Zach Miners - On Education - September 3, 2009

The demise of the beloved children's show might have more to do with philosophy than with money. more >>

Recovery Act Helps Schools, but Not Enough

By Zach Miners - On Education - September 1, 2009

School administrators want more flexibility from the stimulus bill, a new survey says. more >>

Keep Back-to-School Shopping Costs Down

By Zach Miners - Education - August 28, 2009

Retail federation predicts a back-to-school spending drop, but you don't have to settle for less. more >>

Most Diverse Class of Students Ever Sits for SAT

By Zach Miners - On Education - August 27, 2009

Minority participation rate for the exam was at an all-time high, but average scores varied widely. more >>

A Kindle for Every Student

By Zach Miners - Education - August 25, 2009

A reform group wants to puts an E-textbook in every student’s hand. Not everyone is thrilled. more >>

Schwarzenegger's Big Plans for Calif. Schools

By Zach Miners - On Education - August 25, 2009

The governor is proposing sweeping reforms to get more federal funds. Some say he's going too far. more >>

School Lunches Go Vegetarian

By Zach Miners - Education - August 20, 2009

More meatless options are on menus, but rising prices are hitting districts hard, a new survey says. more >>

Taking Charge of Your Test Scores

By Zach Miners - Education - August 19, 2009

What's the best way to handle sending scores? more >>

Arne Duncan, Al Sharpton, and Newt Gingrich Join Forces

By Zach Miners - On Education - August 17, 2009

The 3 gents will tour cities to drum up support for President Obama's school reforms. more >>

10 States That Rank Lowest on a Brain Health Index

By Zach Miners - Health - August 17, 2009

A nationwide index determined by 21 brain-healthy factors ranks these states at the bottom. more >>

America's 10 Brainiest States