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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.
University of Phoenix tries to grow some ivy
Amy Scott Jan 17, 2013
The for-profit, online university is offering a class taught by academia's A-list in a move to boost its ailing reputation
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.
