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Mark Edwards // Mar. 19, 2013 // 11:29 AM

Mark Edwards explains how an investment in technology and the mantra “Every child, every day” has transformed Mooresville Graded School District. More



Sandra Lilley // Feb. 8, 2013 // 5:31 PM

A new report finds that modestly-funded small programs in colleges across the country can help Latinos gain access to college. More



Nadine Natour // Jan. 22, 2013 // 5:22 PM

States are increasingly taking action on their own when it comes to benefits for college-bound undocumented students. More



Sevil Omer and Devin Coldewey // Aug. 20, 2012 // 1:10 PM

Technology and education experts say new technology is shaking the foundations of educational institutions. More



Jacqueline Mejia // Jul. 20, 2012 // 2:00 PM

A new study reveals that college costs are gradually shifting to students rather than families, with more students taking out loans to earn their degr   More



Jacqueline Mejia // Jul. 19, 2012 // 3:00 PM

Budget cuts at California community colleges are preventing many students, especially Latinos, from completing their degree on time. More



Tiffany Cooper Gueye // Jul. 13, 2012 // 11:30 AM

Fighting the summer brain drain isn’t easy, but there are a few steps you can take to help bring summer learning experiences to kids in your community   More



Lorna Smith // Jun. 21, 2012 // 3:00 PM

Summer enrichment camps can provide a healthy, academic environment for low-income students during the lazy days of summer. More



Dana Chivvis // May. 21, 2012 // 7:00 AM

Small town Storm lake, Iowa is an unusual place to find a majority-minority school district. More



Dana Chivvis // Apr. 25, 2012 // 11:29 AM

President Obama paid a visit to Late Night with Jimmy Fallon to help the comedian “slow jam” the news on student loans. More



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Philadelphia: June 5-12 2011
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