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What Would Jesus Drink? A Class Exploring Ancient Wines Asks
The details of wine and winemaking practices in biblical times are debated among experts. But we do know that vino in Christ's day was very different from what we imbibe today.
Pre-K Pays Off By Lowering Special Ed Placements
A study, which tracked students enrolled in preschool and Smart Start programs in North Carolina, showed that the programs reduced the likelihood of the students' ending up in special education later.
From The Classroom To The Campaign Trail
The not-so-secret activity quest of several Chicago teachers: running for office.
Lots Of Confusion Over Teacher Firings At Howard University Middle School
Parents and students say the teachers were fired for teaching black history. The NAACP says otherwise.
College Life Doesn't Have To Mean Crummy Cuisine, Says Dorm Room Chef
Sick of dining hall pizza, public health student Emily Hu taught herself how to cook — even with no oven. Now she's hoping to inspire her peers to pick up cooking skills and healthier eating habits.
Virtual Schools Bring Real Concerns About Quality
E-learning in K-12 is a growing trend, but many schools are underperformers. What's to be done?
White House May Close Loophole That Sends Billions To For-Profit Schools
It helps for-profit schools capture billions from the new GI bill — including the University of Phoenix, a school with no sports program that had bought naming rights to Sunday's Super Bowl stadium.
For Some Schools, Learning Doesn't Stop On Snow Days
Even when the weather turns nasty, students in Delphi, Ind., have been expected to log on to classes from home. Results are mixed so far; participation rates seem to drop the longer school is out.
Economists Say Millennials Should Consider Careers In Trades
Many economists say a big missing piece of the economic puzzle is apprenticeships that give high school graduates access to good-paying, higher-skilled jobs in the trades.