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Sandra Lilley // Apr. 13, 2012 // 11:56 AM

For the US to regain its lead as the most educated country in the world, it needs millions of more Latinos to graduate from college. More



Carol Dweck // Apr. 9, 2012 // 4:39 PM

Standardized testing teaches kids that intellectual abilities are fixed, and that the purpose of school is to measure them. More



Eboni S. Nelson // Mar. 28, 2012 // 12:29 PM

Credit card companies are targeting your college students! Here’s how they do it and how to protect them from crippling debt. More



Nikhil Goyal // Mar. 20, 2012 // 8:10 AM

A New York high school student says students need a louder voice in the education conversation and more control over their schooling. More



Nina Terrero // Mar. 15, 2012 // 9:05 PM

Music and band teacher Alvin Aureliano Davis is the 2012 Florida Teacher of the Year Award and places academics before music in his classroom. More



Sandra Lilley // Mar. 14, 2012 // 11:05 AM

Anna Maria Chávez is the Girl Scouts’ new CEO. She reflects on her role as the world-renowned organization celebrates its 100th-year anniversary. 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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