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Nicholas Donohue // Feb. 13, 2013 // 9:01 AM

Competency-based education and other tailored approaches may represent a path forward to student equity and excellence. More



Trei Dudley // Feb. 11, 2013 // 8:39 AM

Many of America’s youth feel that their concerns are not being addressed, and some are petitioning for their voice to be heard. 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



Louise Rogers // Feb. 1, 2013 // 2:35 PM

Teachers may improve students’ learning experiences by harnessing their collective expertise and knowledge through technology. More



Terri D. Wright // Jan. 31, 2013 // 3:45 PM

School-based health centers may help avert future school violence and tragedy. 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



Kristina Puga // Jan. 17, 2013 // 1:32 PM

“Breaking Bad” actor Steven Michael Quezada is running unopposed for a seat on the school board in his home town of Albuquerque, NM. More



Kyle Scott // Dec. 19, 2012 // 9:00 AM

Are schools doing enough to teach students the soft skills employers value? More



Michael J. Petrilli // Nov. 13, 2012 // 5:00 PM

Upper-middle-class parents are sending children to public schools in increasing numbers, and public policy must change to support racial integration. More



Andrew K. Miller // Nov. 12, 2012 // 8:00 AM

Games can provide a safe and engaging environment for kids to try, fail, and try again. 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