How Poor And Disadvantaged Students Will Fare Under The New Education Law
When it comes to the success of students in poverty, UCLA's Pedro Noguera says that "schools can't do it alone."
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The Citadel Suspends 8 Cadets Over White-Hooded Photos
Citadel President Lt. Gen. John W. Rosa says it seems the cadets "were singing Christmas carols as part of a 'Ghosts of Christmas Past' skit."
President Obama Signs Education Law, Leaving 'No Child' Behind
The new law, known as the Every Student Succeeds Act, changes much about the federal government's role in education, largely by scaling back Washington's influence.
The CDC Gives U.S. Schools Low Marks In Sex Ed
The topics least likely to be taught were how to get and use condoms. See the breakdown of which subjects make it into the classroom, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.
Heated Arguments Fly At Supreme Court Over Race In College Admissions
Toward the end of the affirmative action arguments, Justice Antonin Scalia questioned whether the University of Texas' admission of minority students was really beneficial to those students.
New Education Law Passes, With A Power Shift Back To The States
States are thankful for the opportunity, but critics say there's no guarantee that states will succeed in two crucial areas the old law — known as No Child Left Behind — failed.
Affirmative Action Fight Returns To The U.S. Supreme Court
For the second time, the University of Texas must defend its limited use of race and ethnicity in admissions decisions.
If You Build Affordable Housing For Teachers, Will They Come?
In North Carolina and around the country, districts are facing a problem: low teacher pay that means new hires can't afford to live in the community.
No Child Left Behind: An Obituary
Congress has done its part, and the much-maligned law is on its way out. But what will folks say at the education law's wake? Hint: Most won't have tears in their eyes.
Google Hit With A Student Privacy Complaint
Fifty million students and teachers use free Google Apps for Education. A civil liberties organization says their data are being misused.