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Mexico's Carlos Slim funds Khan Academy in Spanish
Jeff Tyler Jan 15, 2013
Mexican billionaire Carlos Slim, the world's richest man, wants to fund the translation of online Khan Academy classes into Spanish. He believes this will widen educational opportunity in Mexico.
Does parental help lower grades for college students?
Amy Scott Jan 15, 2013
New research finds correlation between financial help from parents and academic performance.
Florida considers cheaper tuition for math, science majors
Jeremy Hobson Jan 15, 2013
Dale Brill, head of the Governor Rick Scott's Education Task Force, discusses a new proposal to incentivize students towards careers with job shortages.
Born on Inauguration Day: Star-Spangled baby
Megan O'Neil Jan 18, 2013
Ciara McDonald will always remember where she was during Barack Obama's inauguration -- at the hospital giving birth to her second son, Ronan.
What's next for 'No Child Left Behind'?
Amy Scott Jan 7, 2013
No Child Left Behind, the Bush-era education law, has been due for a rewrite since 2007.
A merry Oyler Christmas
Amy Scott Dec 24, 2012
Poverty is the rule the rest of the year, but donations help make the holidays special.
Top 10 kids' education apps that don't suck
Jeff Tyler Dec 21, 2012
Common Sense Media reviews educational apps for kids and shared these 10 recommendations.
Educators question 'educational' kids' DVDs
Jeff Tyler Dec 21, 2012
Fancy educational toys don't give rich kids an advantage over poor kids when it comes to brain development.
NRA calls for armed guards in every school
Nancy Marshall-Genzer Dec 21, 2012
The executive director of the National Rifle Association proposes having "good guys with guns" protect school children from "bad guys with guns."
Michigan residents seek new path to the middle class
Krissy Clark Dec 20, 2012
Community college replaces unionized auto factories as landmarks of economic mobility in Flint, Mich.
