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Robert Morris University Education Spotlight
Talk about jobs, pay, promotions and you end up talking about education. Talk about kids and their conduct, their vocabulary, their cell phones and Facebook pages, their grades, jobs and activities, and eventually, your conversation intersects with EDUCATION. Adults looking for work, extra work or ways to save end up talking about education, too. Have you noticed? The news is teeming with stories, controversies and conversations on the very things we deal with everyday.The WGN Education Spotlight is sponsored by Robert Morris University. Share this page with your friends and tune in to hear John Williams spotlighting -- what else? -- Education.
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Cost of a Longer School DayJohn Williams talks about the financial side of the longer school day in Chicago Public Schools. |
New Educational AppJohn Williams talks about a new educational app that helps prepare young children for school. |
Who Is Not Using the Internet?John examines the segment of the population that is not using the Internet. |
A Possible Chicago Teachers Union StrikeJohn Williams talks about the possibility of a Chicago Teachers Union strike against Chicago Public Schools. |
The Rating Of the Movie "Bully"John Williams talks about the controversy surrounding the rating of the movie "Bully." |
Presidential Candidates' Stance on College EducationJohn Williams talks about the presidential candidates' stance on college education. |
Looking Up to Someone In EducationJohn Williams tells of a professional athlete who coaches students on fields to go into. |
Minority Students Subjected To Harsher DisciplineTime Magazine reported that more than 70% of school related arrests involved students who were Hispanic or African American. John explains... |
Hiring of New College GradsJohn Williams talks about the trends of hiring new college graduates in various fields. |
Limiting Public Smoking Areas on University CampusesJohn Williams discusses the limiting of public smoking areas on university campuses. |
More Funding For Illinois SchoolsJohn talks about Governor Pat Quinn's decision to award funding to Illinois schools. |
Mayor's Office Vs. Teacher's UnionJohn talks about the fight between the Mayor's office and the teacher's union. |
Chinese Students Financing American UniversitiesJohn talks about how Chinese students at the University of Washington pay three times the tuition that American students pay. So, China is... |
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Is College Worth It?John sums up Economics Editor for Marketplace Money Chris Farrell's answer to the question: is a college degree still worth it? |
Project HoodJohn Williams talks about Reverend Corey Brooks' program, Project Hood, to raise awareness about the poor conditions for young men and women... |
Teaching OppressionJohn Williams tells a story from Tucson, Arizona, where a Mexican-American studies program violated state law because it promoted ethnic... |
Stay Sharp Over Winter BreakJohn Williams talks about ways to keep your mind sharp during summer and winter breaks. |
What college has the top rated hoops team in Chicago?John Williams talks about the top rated college basketball team in Chicago. |
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Educators' current thinking on SAT and ACT testsJohn Williams talks about the current thinking on the tests high school juniors and seniors often take as part of their college... |
College majors for women who like math and scienceJohn Williams talks about the college majors chosen by women who like math and science. |
How many hours per week do college students study?John Williams talks about the number of hours per week college students study. |
Pressuring children to follow specific career pathsJohn Williams warns adults not to pressure kids to follow a specific career path. |
School opts to go technology-freeJohn Williams describes a school that has chosen to go without computer technology in the classroom. |
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The debate of a longer school dayJohn Williams talks about the debate surrounding a longer school day for Chicago charter schools. |
Should phones be allowed in classrooms?Greg Jarrett talks about whether cell phones should be allowed in the classroom. |
Chicago Public Schools Graduation Rates ImproveJohn Williams talks about the improvement in Chicago Public Schools' graduation rates. |
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8 things your kids must know how to cook at collegeJohn Williams suggests 8 things your college students should know how to cook. |
School menus will be changing soon.John Williams talks about the upcoming changes to public school menus. Less starches, more veggies. |
How many politicians are as educated or more educated than Americans?John Williams reveals how many national and state lawmakers are as educated or more educated than Americans. |
The College Payoff...Georgetown study shows college grads make 84% more than non-gradsJohn Williams talks about Georgetown's study showing that college grads make 84% more than non-grads, and men consistently still make more... |
University of Illinois cancels aviation major to save moneyJohn Williams talks about the University of Illinois' cancellation of the aviation major. |
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Illinois Education Reform PlansJohn Williams gives an update on Illinois lawmakers' education reform plans. |
Gadgets for college studentsJohn Williams talks about which gadgets students should take to college. |
Night Owl StudentsJohn Williams talks about grade differences between night owl students vs. other students. |
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What employers are looking forGreg Jarrett discusses what employers are looking for from emerging graduates. |
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Yellow Ribbon ProgramGreg Jarrett discusses the yellow ribbon program, a program that supports the government's commitment to the nation's military veterans. |
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Adult LearnersGreg Jarrett discusses the increasing number of adults that are returning to the classroom to obtain post secondary degrees. |
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HealthcareBob Sirott (filling in for Greg Jarrett) discusses the healthcare shortage in America and how universities like Robert Morris are attempting... |
Education news
Top 10 'teacher tactics' to try at homeHave you ever visited your child’s classroom and wondered how the teacher maintains order among so many children when you can’... 
Someone will choose your child's education; why not you?This is National School Choice Week, an occasion that always makes me think back to 1976, when as a writer for my high school paper, I... 
New rules could all but suspend starches from public schoolsWhen spuds were all greasers, they deserved to get kicked out of school. Helping a child face, and embrace, a careerYour college sophomore shows no signs of a career track. How can you help her choose a path? 
Code of silence aids rampant cheating in Atlanta systemFor those of you who think your public school system is bad -- this is an example of "widespread" cheating. |
College life
8 things to learn to cook before you head off to collegeBefore you — or a kid you've fed, oh, since birth — pack up all those earthly belongings, and head away from home at the end... 
Pictures: Top Party SchoolsParents get clued in. Princeton Review ranks the nation's top party schools based on alcohol and drug use, hours of study each day, and... 
Textbooks, finding the bargainsStudents have taken on this issue and found ways that don't subtract too much from their wallets. But, it's gotten more complicated. There... College separation anxietyYour younger son is dreading his big brother's college departure. How can you help him cope? Are your college-bound kids financially savvy?As a member of the President's Advisory Council on Financial Literacy, Sharon Lechter has witnessed firsthand how even the brightest college... 
When college dreams derail, it’s time for Plan BA recent survey by the Junior Achievement/Allstate Foundation found that 63 percent of the high school students questioned said the... |
