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Lucille O'Neal // Jul. 23, 2012 // 11:30 AM

Shaquille O'Neal's mom shares some tips for keeping kids engaged during the lazy summer months. 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



Keke Palmer // Jul. 9, 2012 // 2:59 PM

A national survey shows teenagers have a high level of civic engagement, a tradition in Keke Palmer’s own family. 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



Emily Kirkpatrick // Jun. 20, 2012 // 5:00 PM

Kids are spending more and more time online, so how do we make sure their digital toolkits are opening doors for the future? More



Rebecca Lucore // Jun. 19, 2012 // 3:00 PM

Some introductory STEM courses are creating a “Social Darwinism” effect on women and underrepresented minorities. More



Nikhil Goyal // Jun. 18, 2012 // 10:27 AM

A high school student gives his case for getting rid of the grading system. More



Sandra Lilley // Jun. 13, 2012 // 12:00 PM

Schools in Massachusetts are focusing their efforts on bringing more Latino students to campus with recruiting strategies and college-prep programs. More



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Philadelphia: June 5-12 2011
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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
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