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Rethinking public subsidies in higher education
Andrew Kelly Sep 5, 2012
Commentator Andrew Kelly says tax dollars should fund innovation in higher education, not more of the same
Housing, jobs and retirement stay on voters' minds
David Gura Aug 31, 2012
Undecided voters in Florida and North Carolina share what their greatest concerns are in the upcoming election.
Which US cities spoil their children: are we spending too much on our kids?
Jeff Horwich Aug 30, 2012
NYC, you are the worst offender. In Wisconsin, on the other hand, kids apparently get by in hand-me-downs, playing with discarded pieces of string.
Americans weigh in on education
Frank Newport Aug 30, 2012
So far, the Republican National Convention keynote speeches have focused on jobs and the deficit. Something a little more surprising, maybe, has been the emphasis on teachers and schools.
For-profit college dropouts take wage hit
Amy Scott Aug 29, 2012
A new study indicates that students who drop out of for-profit colleges fare worse in terms of pay than those who quit community colleges.
What the Apple-Samsung verdict means for your apps
Adriene Hill Aug 28, 2012
How the jury's decision in the patent infringement case could change things for app developers.
Every new school year, uncertainty for teachers
Lynnea West Sep 5, 2012
A language arts teacher in Minnesota describes the anxiety that comes with every new school year -- wondering if she will have a job.
Your child, in dollars and cents
Adriene Hill Aug 24, 2012
There's no way to estimate the returns on a hug from your son or an afternoon of baking cookies with your brood, but the USDA was able to estimate how much a child takes out of your bank account.
Bad economy has pushed birth rate down
Eliza Ronalds-Hannon Aug 24, 2012
The slow economy has parents rethinking plans to expand their families.
Luxury brands target children for back-to-school
Shereen Marisol Meraji Aug 21, 2012
Even as the economy continues to show signs of weakness, luxury retailers have still been doing well. One strategy? Bidding for customer loyalty from the moment kids step onto the playground.
