U.S. College Completion Rates, Part 1
NBC’S David Gregory moderated a discussion with education leaders on efforts to improve college completion. According to the College Board, the U.S. was ranked 12th among 36 developed nation…
337 viewsNBC’S David Gregory moderated a discussion with education leaders on efforts to improve college completion. According to the College Board, the U.S. was ranked 12th among 36 developed nation…
337 viewsThe president of the College Board released findings on the trends in college pricing and financial aid. The report showed rising levels of financial aid provided to students as well as risi…
237 viewsRepresentatives of the College Board reported on the scores on the Scholastic Aptitude Tests. They discussed the average 2006 scores for college-bound seniors, the scores by race and ethnici…
398 viewsCollege admissions experts talked to reporters about a periodic survey of SAT score results, initial impression of results of a new form of the SAT, and student preparation for college. The …
123 viewsOfficials from The College Board briefed reporters on the 2004 SAT results and the new version of the test which goes into effect in 2005. Gaston Caperton, president of the organization, ta…
226 viewsGaston Caperton announced the release of the 2002 College Board Seniors Report and talked about the record-breaking numbers of SAT test takers, score averages, and other statistics. Followin…
68 viewsA panel of educators spoke to students about testing and how tests measure achievement. Following their remarks they answered questions from the audience.
131 viewsMr. Caperton talked to reporters about recent Scholastic Aptitude Test (SAT) scores, providing wider access to colleges, and about increasing the availability of college education and provid…
129 viewsSpeakers at the afternoon session of the Democratic National Convention included Rep. Nancy Pelosi (D-CA); Rep. Louise Slaughter (D-NY); Sen. Byron Dorgan (D-ND); Rep. Charles Schumer (D-NY)…
568 viewsAfternoon events at 1996 Democratic National Convention in Chicago.
481 viewsAt a rally at the old C.& O. train station, President Clinton and others started a train tour called the “21st Century Express” which will travel through Kentucky, Ohio, Michigan and Indiana…
1,307 viewsCurrent news events and political issues were examined through reviews of the morning newspapers; interviews with journalists, newsmakers and legislators; and viewer telephone calls, faxes a…
82 viewsThe Economic Development and Commerce Committee discussed transportation, privatization, telecommunications and the world economy and heard testimony from members of Congress and Chairman Hu…
88 viewsAfter meeting with President Clinton about church fires in the southeastern U.S., several governors talked to reporters about the results of the meeting. They emphasized that burning and oth…
57 viewsIn their final meeting, the governors adopted many resolutions on environmental policy, welfare reform and other issues. During this meeting, President Bill Clinton spoke for 35 minutes.
53 viewsCurrent news events and political issues were examined through reviews of the morning newspapers; interviews with journalists, newsmakers and legislators; and viewer telephone calls, faxes a…
66 viewsAfter meeting between Democratic Governors and Congressional Democratits to discuss the budget negotiations, Democratic congressional negotiators and several Democratic governors briefed rep…
54 viewsThe House Democratic Leadership held a hearing on Medicare Reform.
78 viewsC-SPAN’s Washington Journal examined current news events and political issues through reviews of newspapers, interviews, and viewer comments. The C-SPAN School Bus is visiting the National G…
68 viewsIn the plenary session of the winter meeting, members addressed work force issues and welfare reform. Governors, lawmakers and others examined some of the opportunities and challenges facing…
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