http://www.sagusinternational.com The Latest Sagus News 10-23-2008 Sagus International copyright 2012 http://www.sagusinternational.com/assets/images/sagus_logo.gif Sagus Logo http://www.sagusinternational.com en-us HNI Corporation (NYSE: HNI) has announced it has acquired Sagus International, Inc., a privately held designer and manufacturer of educational furniture solutions. http://www.sagusinternational.com/news/article.asp?ID=237&p=24&s=3&s2=24 Thu, 17 Nov 2011 06:01:00 +0000 General Is the charter school boom really good for kids?, Jeb Bush, Melinda Gates, Sal Khan and the coming digital learning battle; University studies crowdsourcing for intelligence; Colleges take varied approaches to iPad experiments, with mixed results http://www.sagusinternational.com/news/article.asp?ID=236&p=24&s=3&s2=24 Tue, 18 Oct 2011 06:01:00 +0000 General Challenge to students: Have space station run Your experiment; Education: Too much testing?; Teachers suggest five steps to better professional development; The college bubble. http://www.sagusinternational.com/news/article.asp?ID=235&p=24&s=3&s2=24 Thu, 13 Oct 2011 06:01:00 +0000 General How to support your education system; Better data urged to link K-12 and Postsecondary; Equal Protection for Shostakovich? Justices Question Lawyers in Copyright Case. http://www.sagusinternational.com/news/article.asp?ID=234&p=24&s=3&s2=24 Thu, 06 Oct 2011 06:01:00 +0000 General Preschool funding for kids now pays off billions later; 10 Internet technologies educators should be informed about – 2011 update; Newark schools start to put $100 million gift to work; Online K-12 schools growing amid criticism, questions. http://www.sagusinternational.com/news/article.asp?ID=233&p=24&s=3&s2=24 Mon, 26 Sep 2011 06:01:00 +0000 General CMS named country's top urban school district; Why education reform keeps failing; Why We Need For-Profit Colleges; Education Impact of Jobs Bill Under Debate. http://www.sagusinternational.com/news/article.asp?ID=232&p=24&s=3&s2=24 Wed, 21 Sep 2011 06:01:00 +0000 General Pipeline Into Partnerships offers minority students a chance; Future of Obama education program cloudy; Newark Is Betting on a Wave of New Principals; Launch of America's First Ever "Education Reform" News Gathering Service. http://www.sagusinternational.com/news/article.asp?ID=231&p=24&s=3&s2=24 Mon, 19 Sep 2011 06:01:00 +0000 General The Super-Connected Classroom: Experiments in Ingenuity From the Ground Up; Review of Census Data Reveals Information Tied to Schools; Social media find place in classroom; Schools Reopen to Face Tough Budget Choices. http://www.sagusinternational.com/news/article.asp?ID=230&p=24&s=3&s2=24 Mon, 22 Aug 2011 06:01:00 +0000 General A Restructuring Of U.S. Education Could Create Substantial Equity; Adults struggle to grasp “new” bullying; Teachers Feeling 'Beat Down' As School Year Starts; California reports eighth-grade dropout rate for first time. http://www.sagusinternational.com/news/article.asp?ID=229&p=24&s=3&s2=24 Fri, 12 Aug 2011 06:01:00 +0000 General Candidates would spend more on schools; Overriding a Key Education Law; Education takes a beating nationwide. http://www.sagusinternational.com/news/article.asp?ID=228&p=24&s=3&s2=24 Mon, 08 Aug 2011 06:01:00 +0000 General Study: Emerging Technology Has Positive Impact in Classroom; Innovation schools catch on. http://www.sagusinternational.com/news/article.asp?ID=227&p=24&s=3&s2=24 Fri, 15 Jul 2011 06:01:00 +0000 General States Threaten To Defy 'No Child Left Behind'; Teacher Grades: Pass or Be Fired; With New Lists, Federal Government Moves to Help Consumers and Prod Colleges to Limit Price Increases http://www.sagusinternational.com/news/article.asp?ID=226&p=24&s=3&s2=24 Fri, 01 Jul 2011 06:01:00 +0000 General Math videos go from YouTube hit to classroom tool; Teacher quality must be Job 1 of education reform in L.A.; 3-year college degree programs not catching on. http://www.sagusinternational.com/news/article.asp?ID=225&p=24&s=3&s2=24 Thu, 23 Jun 2011 06:01:00 +0000 General EPA's tests of air outside schools find problems; Retailers see tablets hitting classrooms soon; Industry puts heat on schools to teach skills employers need; Education Secretary may agree to waivers on ‘No Child’ law requirements. http://www.sagusinternational.com/news/article.asp?ID=224&p=24&s=3&s2=24 Mon, 13 Jun 2011 06:01:00 +0000 General Sagus International inspired attendees at The Office Exhibition 2011 in Dubai, UAE with their furniture's harmonious blend of functionality and design. The company displayed a range of affordable products that transform environments to improve results. http://www.sagusinternational.com/news/article.asp?ID=223&p=24&s=3&s2=24 Mon, 06 Jun 2011 06:01:00 +0000 General ‘Future of education’ panel previews education reform debate; Schools may fare better under revised budget plan; Illinois Education Overhaul at Risk http://www.sagusinternational.com/news/article.asp?ID=222&p=24&s=3&s2=24 Fri, 20 May 2011 06:01:00 +0000 General Improving the Science of Teaching Science, State House Sends School Reform Bill to Governor’s Desk, Detroit's Education Rehab: Are Charters A Solution?, Obama Calls for Congress to Pass Education Reforms http://www.sagusinternational.com/news/article.asp?ID=221&p=24&s=3&s2=24 Fri, 13 May 2011 06:01:00 +0000 General Failing Grades on Civics Exam Called a ‘Crisis’, Survey: Educators lack training to teach online safety, Without A College Degree, Hard-Pressed For Jobs http://www.sagusinternational.com/news/article.asp?ID=220&p=24&s=3&s2=24 Fri, 06 May 2011 06:01:00 +0000 General US House reinstates DC school voucher program; Suburban Parents Blocked In Try For Charter Schools; As Sweeping Layoffs Loom, Schools Gird for Turmoil. http://www.sagusinternational.com/news/article.asp?ID=219&p=24&s=3&s2=24 Fri, 01 Apr 2011 06:01:00 +0000 General Florida House Approves Ending Tenure for New Teachers; Duncan: 'No Child Left Behind' creates failure for U.S. schools; State, Local Policies Seen to Slow Personalized Learning http://www.sagusinternational.com/news/article.asp?ID=218&p=24&s=3&s2=24 Thu, 17 Mar 2011 06:01:00 +0000 General House GOP Presses for Deep Cuts to Education; White House aims to revamp education law by summer; U.S. education secretary calls for more teacher-district cooperation; Christie Proposes Ending Tenure for Poor Teachers. http://www.sagusinternational.com/news/article.asp?ID=217&p=24&s=3&s2=24 Fri, 18 Feb 2011 06:01:00 +0000 General Mixed Report Card for Education Stimulus After 2 Years; D.C. schools to use data from teacher evaluation system in new ways; Gov. Kitzhaber plans a powerful Oregon education board. http://www.sagusinternational.com/news/article.asp?ID=216&p=24&s=3&s2=24 Mon, 14 Feb 2011 06:01:00 +0000 General Bloomberg Presses Cuomo on Teacher Seniority Rule; School Board Members' Focus Shifting, Survey Says; Critics say top-rated Chinese education system has a flaw; Ohio Case: The 'Rosa Parks Moment' For Education? http://www.sagusinternational.com/news/article.asp?ID=215&p=24&s=3&s2=24 Thu, 03 Feb 2011 06:01:00 +0000 General In Florida, virtual classrooms with no teachers; Student tracking finds limited learning in college; N.J. Governor puts teacher tenure in hot seat. http://www.sagusinternational.com/news/article.asp?ID=214&p=24&s=3&s2=24 Wed, 19 Jan 2011 06:01:00 +0000 General Schools in Md., D.C. to adopt national academic standards, revise tests and teacher training; Washington governor's reform plans set stage for lawmakers; Five predictions for 2011 that will rock the education world. http://www.sagusinternational.com/news/article.asp?ID=213&p=24&s=3&s2=24 Mon, 10 Jan 2011 06:01:00 +0000 General Despite bleak fiscal conditions that could thwart some of their priorities, governors and state lawmakers—bolstered in some cases by new Republican majorities—are expected to press forward this year with ambitious education proposals. http://www.sagusinternational.com/news/article.asp?ID=212&p=24&s=3&s2=24 Thu, 06 Jan 2011 06:01:00 +0000 General Temporary budget deal freezes K-12 spending; New York’s schools seize a chance to expand; In reforming schools, quality of teaching often overlooked. http://www.sagusinternational.com/news/article.asp?ID=211&p=24&s=3&s2=24 Wed, 22 Dec 2010 06:01:00 +0000 General Schools trying to reinvent themselves; California students get new protections against public school fees; Gates study offers teacher-effectiveness clues. http://www.sagusinternational.com/news/article.asp?ID=210&p=24&s=3&s2=24 Fri, 10 Dec 2010 06:01:00 +0000 General U.S. students trail global leaders; Gates Pushes District-Charter Collaborations; Executives, Policymakers Want More Technology in Classrooms http://www.sagusinternational.com/news/article.asp?ID=209&p=24&s=3&s2=24 Tue, 07 Dec 2010 06:01:00 +0000 General LAUSD considers earlier start to school year; More families turning to school choice; Thousands called dropout risks; Board Floats Voucher Plan. http://www.sagusinternational.com/news/article.asp?ID=208&p=24&s=3&s2=24 Mon, 29 Nov 2010 06:01:00 +0000 General Getting the best teaching tools to schools; Economists call for end to teachers' degree bonuses; Growing up digital, wired for distraction. http://www.sagusinternational.com/news/article.asp?ID=207&p=24&s=3&s2=24 Mon, 22 Nov 2010 06:01:00 +0000 General With divided Congress, tough road for education reform; Major revision of teacher training programs urged by panel of top educators; For L.A., possible lessons in D.C.'s controversial teacher evaluation system. http://www.sagusinternational.com/news/article.asp?ID=206&p=24&s=3&s2=24 Tue, 16 Nov 2010 06:01:00 +0000 General New York Schools Chancellor Ends 8-Year Run; Influence of teachers unions in question; Professional Development for Teachers at Crossroads. http://www.sagusinternational.com/news/article.asp?ID=205&p=24&s=3&s2=24 Wed, 10 Nov 2010 06:01:00 +0000 General GOP Gains Could Prompt Funding, Policy Shifts; Obama could push education reform in effort to work with a divided Congress; Future teachers must show, not just tell, skills. http://www.sagusinternational.com/news/article.asp?ID=204&p=24&s=3&s2=24 Thu, 04 Nov 2010 06:01:00 +0000 General 'School Pride' gives Cheryl Hines an education; School Fiscal Concerns Haunt Electoral Landscape; New York to release teachers' ratings; Georgia school district wins $1 million Broad prize. http://www.sagusinternational.com/news/article.asp?ID=203&p=24&s=3&s2=24 Tue, 26 Oct 2010 06:01:00 +0000 General Sagus International partners with NBC Show “School Pride,” donating $250,000 worth of furniture and supplies to schools across the country. http://www.sagusinternational.com/news/article.asp?ID=198&p=24&s=3&s2=24 Tue, 26 Oct 2010 06:01:00 +0000 General Sagus was featured on NBC's KCEN-TV for our "School Pride" efforts. http://www.sagusinternational.com/news/article.asp?ID=201&p=24&s=3&s2=24 Fri, 22 Oct 2010 06:01:00 +0000 General Sagus, Artco-Bell and Indeco Sales were featured in Artco-Bell's and Indeco Sales' hometown paper, The Temple Daily Telegram, for their efforts with "School Pride." http://www.sagusinternational.com/news/article.asp?ID=202&p=24&s=3&s2=24 Fri, 22 Oct 2010 06:01:00 +0000 General Rosser served as Principal for a Day at Top Illinois School http://www.sagusinternational.com/news/article.asp?ID=199&p=24&s=3&s2=24 Fri, 22 Oct 2010 06:01:00 +0000 General Michelle Rhee will leave plenty of unfinished business in D.C.; Study Challenges States on 'Fairness' of Funding; Charter Education Expanding in Chicago; Deadlines Loom on Districts' Race to Top Plans. http://www.sagusinternational.com/news/article.asp?ID=197&p=24&s=3&s2=24 Wed, 13 Oct 2010 06:01:00 +0000 General Forget Superman, charter schools are waiting for Oprah; For Some N.J. Students, D Is No Longer Good Enough; Rural teacher shortage spurs schools to court local help. http://www.sagusinternational.com/news/article.asp?ID=196&p=24&s=3&s2=24 Tue, 05 Oct 2010 06:01:00 +0000 General CUNY, IBM to open high school-college hybrid; Charter school group to raise $160M; Obama renews call to remove underperforming teachers, lengthen school year; 4,100 Students Prove ‘Small Is Better’ Rule Wrong http://www.sagusinternational.com/news/article.asp?ID=195&p=24&s=3&s2=24 Wed, 29 Sep 2010 06:01:00 +0000 General Report: Poor science education impairs U.S. economy; Facebook CEO unveils education foundation; NYT Movie Review: “Waiting for Superman”; Critics Call Child Nutrition Bill Counterproductive. http://www.sagusinternational.com/news/article.asp?ID=194&p=24&s=3&s2=24 Fri, 24 Sep 2010 06:01:00 +0000 General Internet Service Upgrade Coming to Poor and Rural Schools; 'Waiting for Superman' and American Education Reform; Expert Panels Tackle Ways to Improve STEM Education; Does the Digital Classroom Enfeeble the Mind? http://www.sagusinternational.com/news/article.asp?ID=193&p=24&s=3&s2=24 Tue, 21 Sep 2010 06:01:00 +0000 General Obama says education is key to innovation; California Board of Education addresses teacher evaluation issue; Fenty's loss in D.C.: A blow to Rhee's education reform?; K-12 policy shifts loom in GOP surge. http://www.sagusinternational.com/news/article.asp?ID=192&p=24&s=3&s2=24 Fri, 17 Sep 2010 06:01:00 +0000 General A Numbers Game for High School Counselors; Black Male High School Graduation Rates; D.C. Schools Unveil Teacher-pay Bonus Plan; Public Schools Face Lawsuit over Fees. http://www.sagusinternational.com/news/article.asp?ID=191&p=24&s=3&s2=24 Mon, 13 Sep 2010 06:01:00 +0000 General Teachers move to run schools; How and why middle schools harm student achievement. http://www.sagusinternational.com/news/article.asp?ID=190&p=24&s=3&s2=24 Wed, 08 Sep 2010 06:01:00 +0000 General Award-winning teachers’ advice on fixing public schools; Documentary draws praise, controversy; Method to grade teachers provokes battles. http://www.sagusinternational.com/news/article.asp?ID=189&p=24&s=3&s2=24 Wed, 01 Sep 2010 06:01:00 +0000 General Louisiana: $1.8. Billion for Schools Lost to Katrina; Class sizes are getting bigger, but does it really matter?; Eastern States Dominate in Winning School Grants; New Orleans Schools Seize Post-Katrina Momentum. http://www.sagusinternational.com/news/article.asp?ID=188&p=24&s=3&s2=24 Fri, 27 Aug 2010 06:01:00 +0000 General 9 states, D.C. receive 'Race to the Top' education funds; Kids Face Differing Realities In New Orleans Schools; What's missing for back-to-school? 135,000 teachers; Drive to Overhaul Low-Performing Schools Delayed. http://www.sagusinternational.com/news/article.asp?ID=187&p=24&s=3&s2=24 Tue, 24 Aug 2010 06:01:00 +0000 General Books in the home as important as parents’ education level; ACT scores dip, but more students meet college benchmarks; East Bay School caters to boys' learning style; Curriculum producers work to reflect new standards. http://www.sagusinternational.com/news/article.asp?ID=186&p=24&s=3&s2=24 Fri, 20 Aug 2010 06:01:00 +0000 General U.S. schools chief endorses release of teacher data; Class swap aims to aid test scores; Refugees prepare for next challenge: School in US; Scissors, Glue, Pencils? Check. Cleaning Spray? http://www.sagusinternational.com/news/article.asp?ID=185&p=24&s=3&s2=24 Tue, 17 Aug 2010 06:01:00 +0000 General Schools are given a grade on how their graduates do; How 'Race to the Top' is rewriting U.S. education; Do kids learn as well on iPads, e-books?; Summer science camp for homeless children. http://www.sagusinternational.com/news/article.asp?ID=184&p=24&s=3&s2=24 Tue, 10 Aug 2010 06:01:00 +0000 General Senate votes $26 billion for states and schools; 49 finalists for US education innovation dollars; Suburban Virginia schools to try out online textbooks; NYC schools data show chasm. http://www.sagusinternational.com/news/article.asp?ID=183&p=24&s=3&s2=24 Fri, 06 Aug 2010 06:01:00 +0000 General Venture Philanthropy gives $5.5 million to KIPP DC charter schools; A school district that takes the isolation out of autism; California signs on to common education standards; Plagiarism lines blur for students in digital age. http://www.sagusinternational.com/news/article.asp?ID=182&p=24&s=3&s2=24 Tue, 03 Aug 2010 06:01:00 +0000 General Obama Defends Education Program; 18 states, D.C. named Race to the Top education grant finalists; A $35 Tablet? India Is On The Case. http://www.sagusinternational.com/news/article.asp?ID=181&p=24&s=3&s2=24 Fri, 30 Jul 2010 06:01:00 +0000 General D.C.: Hundreds of school workers to be dismissed; Effective Principals Embrace Collective Leadership; Uniform education standards: Momentum grows as more states sign on. http://www.sagusinternational.com/news/article.asp?ID=180&p=24&s=3&s2=24 Mon, 26 Jul 2010 06:01:00 +0000 General NBC hosting education summit in September; Better data needed to accurately rate school systems; 'Common core standards': education reform that makes sense. http://www.sagusinternational.com/news/article.asp?ID=179&p=24&s=3&s2=24 Mon, 19 Jul 2010 06:01:00 +0000 General Family 'type' can affect kids at school; New Evaluation Laws Split Teachers Even More; Stimulus Spending Staved Off Teacher Layoffs. http://www.sagusinternational.com/news/article.asp?ID=178&p=24&s=3&s2=24 Fri, 16 Jul 2010 06:01:00 +0000 General Gates Foundation playing pivotal role in changes for education system; Fremont High's grand experiment begins. http://www.sagusinternational.com/news/article.asp?ID=177&p=24&s=3&s2=24 Mon, 12 Jul 2010 06:01:00 +0000 General Some schools grouping students by skill, not grade level; Lessons from China And Singapore; Principal transforms but also ruffles feathers. http://www.sagusinternational.com/news/article.asp?ID=176&p=24&s=3&s2=24 Tue, 06 Jul 2010 06:01:00 +0000 General 31 states join to create national academic tests; Report finds KIPP students outscore public school peers; Financial woes afflict summer school. http://www.sagusinternational.com/news/article.asp?ID=175&p=24&s=3&s2=24 Thu, 24 Jun 2010 06:01:00 +0000 General Urban schools are focus of gift; Schools face test on budget math. http://www.sagusinternational.com/news/article.asp?ID=174&p=24&s=3&s2=24 Mon, 21 Jun 2010 06:01:00 +0000 General Fifth-grader raises $70K to help birds in Gulf oil spill; Social Networking Goes to School; Studying Engineering Before They Can Spell It. http://www.sagusinternational.com/news/article.asp?ID=173&p=24&s=3&s2=24 Wed, 16 Jun 2010 06:01:00 +0000 General Global firm to pay Montgomery, Md., schools millions for elementary curriculum; Asking more of preschool; New teacher distribution methods hold promise. http://www.sagusinternational.com/news/article.asp?ID=172&p=24&s=3&s2=24 Thu, 10 Jun 2010 06:01:00 +0000 General Schools Populated with Minorities Are Among Nation's Best High Schools; Public Financing Supports Growth of Online Charter Schools; 4-day school weeks gain popularity nationwide. http://www.sagusinternational.com/news/article.asp?ID=171&p=24&s=3&s2=24 Tue, 08 Jun 2010 06:01:00 +0000 General The nation’s governors and state school chiefs released on Wednesday a new set of academic standards, their final recommendations for what students should master in English and math as they move from the primary grades through high school graduation. http://www.sagusinternational.com/news/article.asp?ID=170&p=24&s=3&s2=24 Wed, 02 Jun 2010 06:01:00 +0000 General Education bailout hits obstacles; Texas textbooks are unlikely to spread; States Create Flood of Education Bills http://www.sagusinternational.com/news/article.asp?ID=169&p=24&s=3&s2=24 Tue, 01 Jun 2010 06:01:00 +0000 General Virginia to Expand Post-High School Tracking; Colorado education law may mark a national shift; How Schools Can Achieve Obama's Lofty Education Goals http://www.sagusinternational.com/news/article.asp?ID=168&p=24&s=3&s2=24 Tue, 25 May 2010 06:01:00 +0000 General For years, educators have tried — often in vain — to get more students to graduate from high school on time and boost college-going rates. But few approaches have had much success. http://www.sagusinternational.com/news/article.asp?ID=166&p=24&s=3&s2=24 Fri, 21 May 2010 06:01:00 +0000 General The recession seems to have penetrated a profession long seen as recession-proof. Superintendents, education professors and people seeking work say teachers are facing the worst job market since the Great Depression. http://www.sagusinternational.com/news/article.asp?ID=167&p=24&s=3&s2=24 Fri, 21 May 2010 06:01:00 +0000 General KIPP Students Prove that Real Consequences Can Change Behavior; New Routes to Teacher Certification; Combining High School and College. http://www.sagusinternational.com/news/article.asp?ID=165&p=24&s=3&s2=24 Tue, 18 May 2010 06:01:00 +0000 General Yet emerging shifts in demographics could prove to be a challenge for U.S. schools. http://www.sagusinternational.com/news/article.asp?ID=164&p=24&s=3&s2=24 Fri, 14 May 2010 06:01:00 +0000 General Three out of every five community college students take remedial courses, which typically cover middle school or high school material. This is evidence of the yawning gap between those who are eligible to enroll in college and those who are actually ready http://www.sagusinternational.com/news/article.asp?ID=163&p=24&s=3&s2=24 Tue, 11 May 2010 06:01:00 +0000 General Six Districts Participate in National Standards Pilot; Parents get schooled on bullying; Arizona Grades Teachers on Fluency . http://www.sagusinternational.com/news/article.asp?ID=162&p=24&s=3&s2=24 Fri, 07 May 2010 06:01:00 +0000 General California takes new tack in bid for U.S. school funding; Education Chief Vies to Expand U.S. Role as Partner on Local Schools. http://www.sagusinternational.com/news/article.asp?ID=161&p=24&s=3&s2=24 Wed, 05 May 2010 06:01:00 +0000 General This article examines charter schools: their successes and their failures, their popularity. http://www.sagusinternational.com/news/article.asp?ID=160&p=24&s=3&s2=24 Mon, 03 May 2010 06:01:00 +0000 General Music lessons build brainpower; Five Minority School Districts In Running for Broad Prize; Last Teacher In, First Out? New York City Has Another Idea http://www.sagusinternational.com/news/article.asp?ID=159&p=24&s=3&s2=24 Wed, 28 Apr 2010 06:01:00 +0000 General Study: After genes, teachers help kids read faster; Programs Train Teachers Using Medical School Model; L.A. Study Affirms Benefits of Preschool http://www.sagusinternational.com/news/article.asp?ID=158&p=24&s=3&s2=24 Fri, 23 Apr 2010 06:01:00 +0000 General Teen Texting Soars; School Districts Warn of Even Deeper Teacher Cuts; Scramble Begins for $650 Million in 'i3' Funding. http://www.sagusinternational.com/news/article.asp?ID=157&p=24&s=3&s2=24 Tue, 20 Apr 2010 06:01:00 +0000 General Fund Proposed to Prevent Some Teacher Firings; Duncan Urges New Aid to Save Education Jobs; Analysis: Pension funds for teachers are short billions. http://www.sagusinternational.com/news/article.asp?ID=156&p=24&s=3&s2=24 Thu, 15 Apr 2010 06:01:00 +0000 General School Budgets' Outlook Bleak as Stimulus Fades; Teacher Pay-for-Performance: A Growing Idea. http://www.sagusinternational.com/news/article.asp?ID=155&p=24&s=3&s2=24 Fri, 09 Apr 2010 06:01:00 +0000 General One-fifth of the 2,000 high schools nationwide categorized as “dropout factories” are in rural areas, some of them small schools where students get a lot of personal attention. http://www.sagusinternational.com/news/article.asp?ID=153&p=24&s=3&s2=24 Mon, 05 Apr 2010 06:01:00 +0000 General A battle is raging over legislation that would link Florida teacher pay to student test scores and erode job security for new hires; The Experience Corps is a program operating in 22 cities nationwide that trains volunteers over 55 to be classroom tutors. http://www.sagusinternational.com/news/article.asp?ID=154&p=24&s=3&s2=24 Mon, 05 Apr 2010 06:01:00 +0000 General Futurist and keynote speaker David Houle discusses the impact of the Shift Age and globalization on future trends in American education. http://www.sagusinternational.com/news/article.asp?ID=200&p=24&s=3&s2=24 Wed, 31 Mar 2010 06:01:00 +0000 General Delaware and Tennessee won the first shares of President Obama's $4 billion fund for education innovation and reform while the District of Columbia came in last among 16 finalists, federal officials announced Monday. http://www.sagusinternational.com/news/article.asp?ID=152&p=24&s=3&s2=24 Tue, 30 Mar 2010 06:01:00 +0000 General The Obama administration will ask Congress to toss out the two-tiered pass/fail school rating system of the No Child Left Behind education law and replace it with one that labels schools one of three ways. http://www.sagusinternational.com/news/article.asp?ID=151&p=24&s=3&s2=24 Fri, 19 Mar 2010 06:01:00 +0000 General Secretary of Education Arne Duncan has released principles for renewing ESEA that seek to address complaints that the law’s current version - NCLB - is inflexible and doesn’t set a high enough bar for academic achievement. http://www.sagusinternational.com/news/article.asp?ID=150&p=24&s=3&s2=24 Mon, 15 Mar 2010 06:01:00 +0000 General Sagus has been awarded a competitively solicited cooperative purchasing agreement available to public agencies and educational institutions nationwide via National Intergovernmental Purchasing Alliance (National IPA). http://www.sagusinternational.com/news/article.asp?ID=149&p=24&s=3&s2=24 Tue, 09 Mar 2010 06:01:00 +0000 General The Department of Education is seeking to step up enforcement of civil rights laws, while the Los Angeles school district goes green to trim costs. http://www.sagusinternational.com/news/article.asp?ID=148&p=24&s=3&s2=24 Mon, 08 Mar 2010 06:01:00 +0000 General 16 first-round finalists were announced in the federal grant competition known as Race to the Top, in which states compete for a share of $4 billion in school improvement money. http://www.sagusinternational.com/news/article.asp?ID=147&p=24&s=3&s2=24 Fri, 05 Mar 2010 06:01:00 +0000 General While federal law has long allowed the overhaul of chronically failing schools, such extreme makeovers are likely to become more common because of more money from Washington and a growing consensus in America on education reform. http://www.sagusinternational.com/news/article.asp?ID=146&p=24&s=3&s2=24 Tue, 02 Mar 2010 06:01:00 +0000 General State Superintendent of Education Jim Rex honored three “education heroes” today for their pivotal roles in replacing the state’s oldest school, century-old J.V. Martin Junior High in Dillon, SC. http://www.sagusinternational.com/news/article.asp?ID=145&p=24&s=3&s2=24 Fri, 26 Feb 2010 06:01:00 +0000 General Faculty Fired at Troubled School; Best Practices in the Middle Grades Identified; U.S. students need to play catch-up http://www.sagusinternational.com/news/article.asp?ID=144&p=24&s=3&s2=24 Thu, 25 Feb 2010 06:01:00 +0000 General Dozens of public high schools in eight states will introduce a program next year allowing 10th graders who pass a battery of tests to get a diploma two years early and immediately enroll in community college. http://www.sagusinternational.com/news/article.asp?ID=143&p=24&s=3&s2=24 Thu, 18 Feb 2010 06:01:00 +0000 General The nation's public schools are falling under severe financial stress as states slash education spending and drain federal stimulus money that staved off deep classroom cuts and widespread job losses. http://www.sagusinternational.com/news/article.asp?ID=142&p=24&s=3&s2=24 Tue, 16 Feb 2010 06:01:00 +0000 General Schools face post-Stimulus budget gaps; Obama aims to revise NCLB. http://www.sagusinternational.com/news/article.asp?ID=141&p=24&s=3&s2=24 Mon, 08 Feb 2010 06:01:00 +0000 General The Obama administration is proposing a sweeping overhaul of President Bush’s signature education law, No Child Left Behind, and will call for broad changes in how schools are judged to be succeeding or failing. http://www.sagusinternational.com/news/article.asp?ID=140&p=24&s=3&s2=24 Mon, 01 Feb 2010 06:01:00 +0000 General South Carolina’s oldest school building qualified for federal loans that could not only replace the decrepit facility, but could also be the springboard for ambitious plans to turn it into a model school for the entire country. http://www.sagusinternational.com/news/article.asp?ID=139&p=24&s=3&s2=24 Fri, 29 Jan 2010 06:01:00 +0000 General Administration giving $23.5 million low interest loan to rebuild Dillon County school. http://www.sagusinternational.com/news/article.asp?ID=138&p=24&s=3&s2=24 Thu, 28 Jan 2010 06:01:00 +0000 General