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Written by Tobie Baker
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09/25/2008 |
OXFORD, Miss. - The next president needs to overhaul America's outdated
educational system, one that is inequitable, unaffordable and
inaccessible.
That is the consensus of a national panel of education experts who
convened at the University of Mississippi Thursday afternoon to discuss
America's educational system. The panelists examined college
affordability, high-stakes testing, institutional accessibility and
school accountability.
The issue is a matter or more than just money, and must include
increased preparation in the K-12 system, said panelist William Brock,
former U.S. congressman, senator, ambassador and presidential cabinet
member. The average cost to attend a four-year public university
surpasses $50,000, he said.
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Written by Tobie Baker
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09/25/2008 |
Crew members from the BBC tape a report outside the network's US08 Election bus. UM photo by Tobie Baker.
OXFORD, Miss. - The first presidential debate hosted by the University
of Mississippi is a source of interest for journalists across the
country - and across the pond.
Ben Ferguson, host of Radio
America's "The Ben Ferguson Show," said it's gratifying to serve as an
ambassador for Ole Miss, and he's thrilled that the entire world can
now experience "our Southern hospitality." Ferguson is a UM alum,
author and, at age 27, the country's youngest nationally-syndicated
political commentator. He is broadcasting live this week from 8 to
10:45 a.m. from the Student Union Plaza.
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