The Man Who Shed Light On Why College Keeps Getting More Expensive
Remembering William Bowen, a former president of Princeton University and an important scholar of higher education, who died last week.
Education
What Are The Main Reasons Teachers Call It Quits?
Teachers in the U.S. flee the profession at rates higher than other developed nations. Often, the reasons have little to do with pay, parents or students.
How We Teach English Learners: 3 Basic Approaches
U.S. schools are scrambling to teach millions of students who don't speak English. That means more program options and better services. Here's a look at the three most common approaches.
For Many Schools The Recession Never Ended
A new study of Census and state budget data finds a majority of states spend less on their schools now than they did in 2008.
Breakthrough In Strike By Pennsylvania Professors
The Association of Pennsylvania State College and University Faculties and Pennsylvania's State System of Higher Education reached a tentative agreement on the third day of a walkout.
American Academy Of Pediatrics Lifts 'No Screens Under 2' Rule
A new policy statement says kids as young as 15 months can learn from media when a caregiver is present and involved.
Texas May Be Denying Tens Of Thousands Of Children Special Education
Texas school officials have until early November to explain why they placed a limit on the percentage of children enrolled in special education, as a Houston Chronicle investigation revealed.
Educators Went To Jail For Cheating. What Happened To The Students?
Thousands of Atlanta students were affected by the cheating scandal in which test scores were falsified. Years later, those who remain are now receiving special services.
Pennsylvania Professors Go On Strike
Faculty members began a walkout Wednesday after contract talks with the state broke down. The striking union represents educators at 14 of Pennsylvania's public universities.
Checking Back In On The Barber Who Encourages Kids To Read
Our story about the barbershop that takes $2 off haircuts for young readers went viral, so we went back to ask what happened next.