A focus on test-taking is reinforcing paralyzing stereotypes in the classroom. More
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
On Jan. 1, Oregon joined other states in providing a college tuition waiver to foster children over the age of 16. More
Teenagers need to begin planning for college before high school begins to ensure they’re on track to succeed in their post-secondary educations. More
The statistics for foster care kids are shocking, but legislation pending in Congress is a step in the direction of giving them much-needed support. More
The Promise Neighborhood Program is taking a counterintuitive approach to improve the academic performance of school kids in poor communities. More
Henry Fernandez of the Center for American Progress takes a look at the reality behind the low scores. More
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We asked sociologist Karl Alexander five questions about his research on summer learning loss and the achievement gap. More
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