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Where we can find 0% unemployment in the U.S.
Jeremy Hobson May 15, 2012
While the overall unemployment rate in the country exceeds 8 percent, some graduates in the right fields face an almost certain change of a job.
Tackling poverty along with reading and arithmetic
Amy Scott Sep 13, 2012
Cincinnati's Oyler School, is not just a center for learning. It is a Community Learning Center that brings together social services and education under one roof.
It's never too early for a good start in education
Amy Scott May 11, 2012
Kids who are well-prepared for kindergarten have a better shot at making it all the way through high school. But in poor neighborhoods, there are lots of obstacles. One Cincinnati program is fighting to remove them.
New diagnosis for autism could cut funding for some
Gregory Warner May 9, 2012
A change to the Diagnostic Statistical Manual changes how autism is diagnosed. A lot of money in social services is at stake.
Herculean effort to fix a city's budget
Marianne Russ May 8, 2012
Hercules, Calif. was on the brink of bankruptcy. So the town made major sacrifices to stay solvent.
Should companies pay for advanced degrees?
Stacey Vanek Smith May 8, 2012
More than a decade ago, United Technologies made a pledge to pay for any employee's advanced degree. It's now paid for thousands of them. What could other U.S. companies learn from the program?
Your major may explain your debt
Peter Morici May 8, 2012
Commentator Peter Morici sees a link between what we study and what we owe.
'Be prepared' ... financially
Jennifer Guerra Apr 20, 2012
A new Girl Scout merit badged is aimed at preparing young women for their future with personal finance.
Teaching kids to be financially literate
Adriene Hill Apr 23, 2012
Launched in the aftermath of the riots that tore Los Angeles apart in 1992, Operation Hope has been educating young people about money and its power to elevate us.
Top universities join forces online
Amy Scott Apr 18, 2012
Five big schools, including Princeton and University of Pennsylvania, will begin offering free classes on the web. It's all part of a new venture backed by Silicon Valley venture capitalists.
