Stories Tagged as
Education funding
What federal funding for civics reveals about American political discourse
by Kimberly Adams
Nov 6, 2019
As Americans grapple with questions of impeachment, many schools have shifted attention away from civics education.
My Economy
An educator takes her frustration to the streets
by Phoebe Unterman and Sean McHenry
Sep 10, 2018
Teresa Danks is known as the "panhandling teacher."
Can Baltimore's new funding approach solve the "education debt"?
by Amy Scott and Eliza Mills
Jan 26, 2018
This week in Baltimore, the school board approved a new plan to fund city schools based on poverty rates. Previously, funds were distributed based on test scores, with schools getting extra money for advanced students as well as for low-performing…
Access to high-quality preschool remains unequal
by Sally Herships
May 12, 2016
While national numbers are up, not every state is increasing its funding for preschool.
The Big Book
What happens when big philanthropy efforts fail?
by Kai Ryssdal and Daisy Palacios
Sep 22, 2015
A new book explores the flaws in Zuckerberg's $100 million gift to Newark schools.
Learning Curve
American students head to Germany for free college
by Marketplace Contributor
Apr 1, 2015
More American students are getting degrees in other countries with free college.
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Learning Curve
Can tech transform education for juvenile offenders?
by Adriene Hill
Feb 23, 2015
Thousands of kids are locked up and losing ground in the juvenile justice system.
Learning Curve
With Common Core testing, you get what you pay for
by Amy Scott
Feb 9, 2015
A look at economics of testing and new assessments tied to Common Core standards.
Learning Curve
Obama proposes free community college plan
by Nancy Marshall-Genzer
Jan 9, 2015
"No one with the drive and discipline" should be denied a college education, president says.