President Obama's New 'College Scorecard' Is A Torrent Of Data
The Obama administration unveiled its long-awaited College Scorecard on Saturday. It aims to help prospective students decide what school best fits their needs.
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So Many Sports, So Little Time: Texas High School Athletes Opt Out Of Football
In Texas, fewer high school boys are playing football. And while there may be some concern about head injuries, one young athlete says the trend has more to do with demands on his time.
What We Lose When A Neighborhood School Goes Away
The fight over a closure of a struggling public high school in Chicago raises questions about what's disrupted and upended when a community loses one of its central institutions.
10 Years In, Tulsa's Pre-K Investment Is Paying Off
New research finds impressive academic gains from the city's vaunted preschool program now that its first graduates are beginning high school.
Making Sure College Is Worth The Cost
When it comes to choosing public, private or community college, money is only part of the equation.
Medical Schools Teach Students To Talk With Patients About Care Costs
Doctors and patients haven't typically discussed how much medical care costs. But medical schools say that should change and are teaching future doctors how to broach the tricky subject.
#NPRreads: Counting Casualties And Reauthorization Of The State Department
Also this week: Instead of "hit and run," it's often "hit to kill" in China. And, the demise of the liberal arts degree.
For Students With Mental Health Issues, Transition To College Is Complicated
Parents know that sometimes their children just aren't ready. Experts say it's crucial for families to check out what mental health services a college offers.
Has Harvard Quashed Virtual-Classroom Naysayers?
Harvard Business School has transformed a television studio in Boston into a sleek online classroom. Some say it's a breakthrough in virtual learning.
The Quintessential College Experience, Without The Big Bills
How do families decide what kind of college to attend: Private? Public? Community college? Three college students explain why they went for the big state school: The University of Maryland.