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Sandra Lilley // Jan. 3, 2012 // 1:59 PM

As high school seniors start applying to colleges, many Latino students – and their families – shy away from taking out loans to avoid debt. More



Ryann Blackshere // Jan. 3, 2012 // 10:00 AM

On Jan. 1, Oregon joined other states in providing a college tuition waiver to foster children over the age of 16. More



Mark Guzdial // Dec. 28, 2011 // 12:36 PM

Computer science is much more than learning how to use a computer – it’s a new kind of literacy that changes the way people think. More



Frank P. Riga // Dec. 23, 2011 // 8:24 AM

We all know where Santa lives when he’s not out delivering presents, but you might be surprised to learn where he’s from. More



Kelly Wendel // Dec. 21, 2011 // 9:00 AM

Parents of kids with intellectual disabilities often worry about what their kids will do after high school. Now, they could end up at Vanderbilt. More



Edward Nesbitt // Dec. 21, 2011 // 8:45 AM

Edward Nesbitt describes his experience as one of the first graduates of Vanderbilt’s program for students with intellectual disabilities. More



Jessica McCrory Calarco // Dec. 16, 2011 // 10:40 AM

A recent study found that middle-class students were more likely to seek and receive help than their working-class peers. More



Patrick Supanc // Dec. 15, 2011 // 8:00 AM

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



Serge Onyper // Dec. 12, 2011 // 10:35 AM

A recent study suggests that chewing gum before a test may give brains a short, cognitive boost. More



Sandy Slater // Dec. 9, 2011 // 2:20 PM

Without a national policy, many elementary schools don’t require physical education and recess. More



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Philadelphia: June 5-12 2011
Education Nation On-the-Road’s last stop was Philadelphia! You can still watch video from the Philadelphia Teacher Town Hall and Job One events here at EducationNation.com. More
Los Angeles: May 13-19 2011
Education Nation On-the-Road was in Los Angeles May 13-19. Check out highlights from the Teacher Town Hall and Job One panel discussion, and find out more about the challenges and opportunities for LA’s school system. More
Chicago: May 1-7 2011
Education Nation On-the-Road’s first stop was Chicago, Illinois! Chicago locals visited us at the Education Nation Experience on NBC Plaza, and 250 teachers came together for a Teacher Town Hall to talk about challenges and opportunities inside and outside the classroom. NBC News also convened Chicago civic and business leaders for a discussion on how best to prepare our students for the jobs of the future. More