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Colorado's battle over school funding
Amy Scott Feb 8, 2012
A district court has ruled that the state's public schools are so underfunded they can't meet the Colorado's own education standards. But the legal battle is just the beginning. A real solution may depend on taxpayers.
For Egypt’s young people, jobs are few
Stephen Beard Feb 3, 2012
One year after the Egyptian revolution, the country's youth have free speech -- but still face massive unemployment levels.
You can get your dream job in this economy
Ramit Sethi Feb 3, 2012
Many college grads feel betrayed when they can't find a job commensurate with their education. But Ramit Sethi of "I Will Teach You To Be Rich" says that it is possible to get your dream job -- if you're willing to work for it.
Mid-day Extra: Laws schools sued over job placement numbers
Adriene Hill Feb 2, 2012
A number of law schools across the country are being sued by former students who claim they inflated the numbers on post-graduate job placement.
'Education is the most important thing'
Tess Vigeland Jan 27, 2012
Credit union officer Niki Wong discusses how many Asian American households handle their personal finances.
Obama's big plan to make college affordable
Nancy Marshall-Genzer Jan 27, 2012
In a speech at the University of Michigan, President Obama calls for rewarding colleges that do best at keeping tuition under control and graduating students. Those who do not perform well could see funding cut.
Ben Bernanke to give lectures on Federal Reserve
Kai Ryssdal Jan 26, 2012
The chairman of the Federal Reserve will be leading an undergraduate course on the Fed and its role in the economy. How are students reacting?
Measuring what college students actually learn
Amy Scott Jan 24, 2012
A new initiative calls on colleges and universities to ask and answer the question, “Are students learning?” at their institutions. It’s a question that employers ask about college graduates all the time.
What grade do e-textbooks get? Incomplete
John Moe Jan 19, 2012
Apple prepares to step into murky waters.
Some college, but no degree
Emily Hanford Jan 19, 2012
Millions of students start school but never cross the finish line. A growing number of colleges and organizations are finding ways to bring them back.
