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States jump the gun on Race to the Top
Jeremy Hobson Mar 4, 2010
State governors are waiting to see who made it to the final round of the Race to the Top competition, which provides billions in grants to state educational programs. But Jeremy Hobson reports some have already assumed they've won.
New grant to target school dropouts
Bill Radke Mar 1, 2010
A new White House grant proposal hopes to curb the dropout rate by targeting schools with graduation rates below 60 percent. Bill Radke talks to Marketplace's Nancy Marshall Genzer about how this differs from past educational funding.
Unions fight for school control
Feb 18, 2010
The city of Los Angeles plans on turning 36 schools over to outside groups like charters and nonprofits. But many of those groups don't want to work with teachers unions, which means thousands of jobs and bargaining power could be at stake. Jennifer Collins reports.
Education crisis helps private colleges
Caitlan Carroll Feb 8, 2010
Public universities and community colleges are reeling from the impact of state budget cuts as enrollment on their campuses surges. But private colleges have welcomed the excess students with open arms. Caitlan Carroll reports.
Getting pumped up for FAFSA
Caitlan Carroll Sep 22, 2011
For students fearful of tackling the onerous Free Application for Federal Student Aid, there is hope in the form of "College Goal Sunday" events at local YMCAs, churches and schools. Caitlan Carroll reports.
Rural high schools struggle to keep up
John Dimsdale Feb 5, 2010
A study by the Alliance for Excellent Education says 1 out of 4 high school students in rural areas won't graduate. And some experts say without action from federal policy makers, rural high schools will fall further behind. John Dimsdale reports.
Budget's impact on No Child Left Behind
Nancy Marshall-Genzer Feb 1, 2010
President Obama's budget sets aside $50 billion for education, but the White House plans to make schools work for that money. Nancy Marshall Genzer explains.
Haitian Creole courses may aid recovery
John Dimsdale Jan 28, 2010
The needs of Haiti and its people as it tries to rebuild are almost unimaginable. Some colleges are already thinking of long-term help, though. John Dimsdale reports.
Obama could ease student loan burden
Caitlan Carroll Apr 30, 2010
Right now, most college graduates must spend 15 percent of their disposable income paying off their federal student loans monthly for up to 25 years. But one of President Obama's new initiatives could help relieve that burden. Caitlan Carroll explains.
Census workforce more highly educated
Jan 19, 2010
The bad job market has given the census its best crop of door knockers in years. Brett Neely reports.
