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Setting Up Ghana's First Liberal Arts College Makes Him A 'Genius'
Patrick Awuah left his job as a Microsoft engineer to establish a new kind of school for his country. That accomplishment has now earned him a "genius grant" of $625,000 from the MacArthur Foundation.
How Did The Democrats Do In Their First Debate? College Debaters Weigh In
Nationally ranked college debaters from the College of William and Mary graded the five Democratic candidates on style, form and presence.
Federal Student Loans Expand To Cover Some Coding Boot Camps
The U.S. Department of Education has unveiled a pilot program to provide loans for some of these alternative higher-ed programs.
Education Secretary Arne Duncan To Step Down
After nearly seven years in office, Duncan bows out, leaving behind a remarkable legacy of achievement and controversy.
Meet The Mind-Reading Robo Tutor In The Sky
An ed-tech company says its free online platform will revolutionize individualized learning. Skeptics call it digital snake oil.
In The Classroom, Common Ground Can Transform GPAs
The Hidden Brain podcast explores the connections between students and teachers. It turns out finding things in common between pupils and instructors could be a tool for closing the achievement gap.
Colored Pencils, Watercolors, Brushes: Art Supplies Add Up
Teachers spend a lot of their own cash on school supplies. But art teachers, with all kinds of special materials, can spend even more.
University Of Louisville Men's Basketball Rocked By Escort Scandal
University of Louisville is investigating claims that a former staffer hired escorts to have sex with basketball players and recruits. In a new book, Katina Powell claims she provided escort services to teenage recruits for four years.
Experiment Tests If Teacher-Student Relationship Helps Performance
A study measured the performance of kindergartners who either had close or distant relationships with their teachers. It found that students reminded of close relationships solved problems faster.