Samara Jordan already has seven colleges to choose from next year, thanks to hard work and a mentor who has been with her throughout high school. More
A new program in Milwaukee will be the first to determine if scholarships promised to successful high school students will increase college enrollment More
Who were those private donors who ponied up $405,000 to get rid of Philadelphia's schools superintendent? More
We took a tour of the old school building, destroyed in the May tornado, and the new home of the Joplin Eagles, located in a nearby mall. More
A third of the town was destroyed by a tornado in May, but this week schools in Joplin, Mo. will begin the academic year on time and against all odds. More
Students from Irving Elementary will go to school this year in a new building called Washington, eliciting a new name for their school - Washington Ir More
At Horizons summer camp in Rumson, N.J., kids polish their math skills, work on their reading, and learn to take the plunge. More
Earl M. Phalen, founder of Summer Advantage enrichment program, writes that addressing summer slide is a matter of national interest. More
The Aspen Institute's vice president for policy and public programs and international partnerships explains why education is featured at this year's A More
Indie band Dispatch has reunited after seven years apart – we talked to them about why they’re dedicating their summer tour to education initiatives. More
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