Balcony Collapse Kills 6 Irish Students In Berkeley, Calif.
"It is with great sadness that I confirm that a number of young Irish citizens have lost their lives," says Ireland's foreign minister.
Education
The Forces Behind The Decline Of For-Profit Colleges
New regulations are scheduled to take effect July 1 — the latest in a series of challenges to the industry.
A Visit From Kendrick Lamar — Best Day Of School Ever?
A New Jersey high school teacher used the rapper's latest album to teach a unit on Toni Morrison's novel, The Bluest Eye. Lamar found out about it, and decided to stop in for a visit.
Graduation Rates: Chicago Says It Will Keep Better Track of At-Risk Students
Chicago Public Schools have been mislabeling dropouts, getting them off the books and out of the graduation rate. CPS now says it will stop the practice.
Hot Jazz, Cool Teacher: How One New Orleans Man Fosters Greatness
For struggling students, music can often be what keeps them going. The same is true for this New Orleans band director.
From 'Dropout Crisis' To Record High, Dissecting The Graduation Rate
A lot of time, effort and money over the past decade have gone into producing a great statistic, but not without unintended consequences.
This Summer, The Cafeteria Comes To The Kids
Twenty-one million kids eat free and reduced-price meals throughout the school year, but getting them fed during the summer is a challenge.
What's A Thamakau? Spelling Bee Is More About Entertainment Than English
Linguist Geoff Nunberg says it's fitting that the Scripps National Spelling Bee is broadcast by ESPN. (And, by the way, a thamakau is a kind of canoe used in Fiji.)
Freedom With Fries? Texas Official Wants Deep Fryers Back In Schools
The agricultural commissioner wants to roll back a decade-old ban on soda machines and deep fryers in schools. He says it's not about giving kids a treat but about giving school districts the choice.
Raising Graduation Rates With Questionable Quick Fixes
The nation's high school graduation rate is at a record-high 81 percent. Why? Because states are doing good things ... or using some sleight of hand.