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Schools risk outsized debts with delayed bond payments
Chris Farrell Feb 14, 2013
Many school districts around the country are making use of capital appreciation bonds, long-term bonds that can put them into debt for far more than they initially borrowed.
Infrastructure should have its own budget
Robert Reich Feb 13, 2013
Spending on infrastructure and education can help fuel future growth.
The State of the Union for education
Amy Scott Feb 13, 2013
What are President Obama's plans for universal pre-school access, high-school funding, and higher education?
Since last State of Union, jobs came from health, education
Scott Tong Feb 12, 2013
Perhaps every successful politician promises employment. But looking back at the president's first term, where have the jobs actually come from?
Making preschool possible for everyone
Amy Scott Feb 11, 2013
Advocates for more federal funding 0f preschools are hoping for a shout out during the State of the Union.
Just how would the 'sequester' affect you?
Tracey Samuelson Feb 13, 2013
For one thing, 63,000 kids would get booted from Head Start.
Universities crack down on delinquent student borrowers
Amy Scott Feb 6, 2013
Yale and other universities are suing graduates who did not pay back Perkins low-income student loans because the funds for new loans come from former students paying back their debts.
Can money buy good teachers?
Dan Bobkoff Feb 4, 2013
One charter school in Manhattan is banking on high teacher salaries leading to higher student achievement.
More students finish high school
Nancy Marshall-Genzer Jan 22, 2013
The trend could be a boon for the economy.
Building great schools: How to make it in America
Kai Ryssdal Jan 18, 2013
High school principal Elizabeth Dozier discusses the difficulties in providing opportunities for public school students in urban centers, such as Chicago.
