Why do some states get waivers from the No Child Left Behind Act? And why are some states setting performance targets that vary by race? More
Boys’ underperformance in school has more to do with society’s norms about masculinity than with anatomy, hormones or brain structure. More
Upper-middle-class parents are sending children to public schools in increasing numbers, and public policy must change to support racial integration. More
Small town Storm lake, Iowa is an unusual place to find a majority-minority school district. More
A New York high school student says students need a louder voice in the education conversation and more control over their schooling. More
The Tucson Unified Schools Board voted to end the Mexican-American studies program because of a threatened reduction in state funding. More
NCLB was intended to provide the best education possible to its youth. But on its tenth anniversary, some say the legislation has been ineffective. More
We sat down with Secretary of Education Arne Duncan at the Education Nation Summit in September. More
The 2011 Mom Congress delegate from Kentucky takes a look at the challenges facing rural schools today. More
For a sneak peek of CNBC's Jefferson Innovation Summit, take a look at Tyler Mathisen’s recent interview with Summit participant Dr. Shirley Ann Jacks More
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