Mar 13th, 2010 · The president's proposed changes call for states to adopt standards that ensure students are ready for college or a career rather than grade-level proficiency — the focus of the current law. The White House also is proposing a $4 billion increase in federal education spending.
Mar 13th, 2010 · As higher learning becomes increasingly expensive, students are taking a greater hand in where and how they get an education. Anya Kamenetz, author of the forthcoming DIY U, talks with host Guy Raz about the growing attraction to revenue-seeking universities.
Mar 10th, 2010 · At University of the People, students from across the globe have access to free online classes in business administration and computer science. The school has attracted about 380 students from 81 countries. But in order to survive, the university needs more to enroll, its founder says.
Mar 4th, 2010 · The Obama administration is prodding states to adopt a new set of education policy ideas. And with billions of dollars at its disposal, it's enjoying considerable success — despite some resistance from teachers unions.
Mar 4th, 2010 · The Obama administration is prodding states to adopt a new set of education policy ideas. And with billions of dollars at its disposal, it's enjoying considerable success — despite some resistance from teachers unions.
Mar 2nd, 2010 · Once a conservative advocate for the No Child Left Behind Act, Diane Ravitch has had a change in opinion. The former Bush administration education official has written a book spelling out the law's missteps and adverse effects on the U.S. education system.
Mar 1st, 2010 · The president proposes $900 million for states and education districts that agree to drastically change or even shutter their worst performing schools. The money in the 2011 budget proposal is in addition to $3.5 billion in stimulus funds to help low-performing schools.
Feb 24th, 2010 · The fifth-grade MCs in 3 Titans aren't exactly baby Jay-Zs, as far as flow is concerned, but there's charming cleverness to their ode to the importance of higher education. You'd have to have a cold, cynical heart not to be at least slightly moved by Khalil Jackson, Jorden Plaines and Dallas Ifill's optimism.