Education

My Fox Spokane Biz

Pot could be tax windfall, but skeptics abound

Pot could be tax windfall, but skeptics abound
By JONATHAN J. COOPER and KRISTEN WYATTAssociated Press DENVER (AP) - A catchy pro-marijuana jingle for Colorado voters considering legalizing the drug goes like this: "Jobs for our people. Money for schools. Who could ask for more?" It's a bit more complicated than that in the three states

In Virginia, rivals for Senate talk up cooperation

In Virginia, rivals for Senate talk up cooperation
By DONNA CASSATAAssociated Press LEESBURG, Va. (AP) - Democrat Tim Kaine talks a lot about Republicans - the ones in his family, the ones he's worked with and the ones he hopes will help him bridge the caustic political divide if he's elected to the U.S. Senate. "We can't have a

17 more top universities offer free cyber courses

17 more top universities offer free cyber courses
By TERENCE CHEAAssociated Press SAN FRANCISCO (AP) - Seventeen leading universities in the U.S. and abroad will start offering free cyber courses through the online education platform Coursera, the company said Wednesday. The announcement by Mountain View-based Coursera underscores the rapid

Pot could be tax windfall, but skeptics abound

Pot could be tax windfall, but skeptics abound
By JONATHAN J. COOPER and KRISTEN WYATTAssociated Press DENVER (AP) - A catchy pro-marijuana jingle for Colorado voters considering legalizing the drug goes like this: "Jobs for our people. Money for schools. Who could ask for more?" It's a bit more complicated than that in the three states

'Gangnam Style' has sharp social riff, 220M views

'Gangnam Style' has sharp social riff, 220M views
By FOSTER KLUG and YOUKYUNG LEEAssociated Press SEOUL, South Korea (AP) - South Korean rapper PSY's "Gangnam Style" video has 220 million YouTube views and counting, and it's easy to see why. No Korean language skills are needed to enjoy the chubby, massively entertaining performer'

How lying on your resume will get you in trouble

How lying on your resume will get you in trouble
By Janet Fowler

How lying on your resume will get you in trouble

How lying on your resume will get you in trouble
By Janet Fowler

How lying on your resume will get you in trouble

How lying on your resume will get you in trouble
By Janet Fowler

How lying on your resume will get you in trouble

How lying on your resume will get you in trouble
By Janet Fowler

After teachers strike, doubts about implications

After teachers strike, doubts about implications
By SOPHIA TAREEN and TAMMY WEBBERAssociated Press CHICAGO (AP) - Mayor Rahm Emanuel secured an extension of Chicago's school day and empowered principals to hire the teachers they want. Teachers were able to soften a new evaluation process and win some job protections. As students returned