THE ARTS | FIU

New Frost Museum a regional showcase

The new Frost Art Museum opens at Florida International University on Saturday, after more than 30 years of bringing world-class art to Miami.

EDUCATION

Miami-Dade schools chief Alberto Carvalho: Schools deserve bailout, too

As banks, cities and the auto industry apply to the federal government for a bailout, the Miami-Dade schools chief said Congress shouldn't forget the nation's public schools.

EDUCATION

MAST teacher holds class from the bottom of the sea

Science teachers will go to any length to make their lessons come alive for their students -- even going below the ocean's surface for an entire week.

HIGHER EDUCATION

Governor's tuition plan gets mixed reception

Gov. Charlie Crist's tuition-raising plan is being hailed by state university presidents, questioned by Democrats and tepidly endorsed by Republicans.

EDUCATION

More budget cuts could reverse Dade and Broward graduation gains

While more students graduated across Florida last year, officials worry that the progress might be stalled by widespread budget cuts.

HIGHER EDUCATION

Gov. Charlie Crist backs universities' bid to raise tuition

Gov. Charlie Crist will push for 15 percent tuition increases at state universities, a move that could boost financial aid for the poorest students.

MIAMI-DADE SCHOOLS

4 failing schools in Miami-Dade will stay open

Four low-performing Miami-Dade schools won't be closing at the end of the school year -- even if they fail to make dramatic gains.

MIAMI-DADE SCHOOLS

Carvalho: I'm committed to saving failing Dade schools

Dade schools chief Alberto Carvalho will recommend to the School Board that four schools facing closure must get at least a D grade, rather than a C, to remain open.

COLLIER COUNTY

No zero grades for Collier County elementary students

(AP) -- Fifty is the new zero for Collier County elementary school students. The school district has replaced 0 with 50 as the lowest score a student can get on an assignment. Officials say zeros are punitive and rarely reflect a student's overall abilities.

ADULT ED

Language lessons at work

As business with Latin America increases, more South Florida workers are eager to learn Spanish or Portuguese. This school offers lunch-time lessons.

ON CAMPUS

Lesson to parents: Say goodbye

Universities are holding sessions to teach involved parents how to let go of college-bound children.

TECH TALK

Can Facebook ruin you?

Too much information? Schools are warning students about the dangers of social networking sites.

ON CAMPUS

Schools seek alumni help

With the economy slumping, colleges and universities are revving up their outreach to alumni, a stable source of revenue.

ADULT ED

More seek master's degrees

Graduate school admissions are up as an increasing number of people return to school for higher degrees to improve their chances of finding a job in the slow economy.

ON CAMPUS

Being RA cuts bills

Resident advisors receive free room and board, reduced or free meal plans and a stipend, but the job comes with responsibilities.

ADULT ED

Getting childcare certification

Opportunities for early childhood educators are expanding, but be aware of low pay and minimal benefits.

College life in wireless age

Before Gabriella Mendez even thinks about catching the bus for her 7:25 a.m. class, the University of Florida student goes online. Nothing special about that -- except Mendez is checking on the exact location of her ride to campus.

COLLEGE SEARCH

Admissions essays bring angst

Essays won't make up for a poor high school record, but they can make or break a college application if you're up against thousands of other students.

COLLEGE SEARCH

Double trouble: Twins apply to college

The number of twins and triplets trying to get into colleges is expected to start increasing this year, raising tension at home and loyalty dilemmas for siblings.