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Janet R. Decker // Feb. 6, 2012 // 9:04 AM

Teachers are protected by the same free speech laws as everyone else, but they are still expected to be role models when they leave the classroom. More



Nina Terrero // Feb. 2, 2012 // 2:47 PM

Students ages 6 to 18 take part in the free after-school tutoring and writing skills programs at 826LA. More



Linda Pagani // Feb. 2, 2012 // 1:08 PM

A study conducted by Linda Pagani found that kindergartners who had strong attention skills were more productive workers later on. More



Yvette Jackson // Jan. 27, 2012 // 4:24 PM

Schools should employ the strategies used to teach the gifted and talented for all students. More



Sandra Lilley // Jan. 27, 2012 // 1:13 PM

For high school students, standardized test are required in order to apply to most American colleges and universities. More



Sandra Lilley // Jan. 23, 2012 // 11:23 AM

Latinos make up around 25 percent of the population but only earn 7 percent of the masters degrees in science and engineering. More



Dana Chivvis // Jan. 19, 2012 // 12:58 PM

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



Jennifer Van Hook // Jan. 18, 2012 // 1:38 PM

A recent study suggests that banning junk food from school campuses might not have much of an effect on child obesity. More



Nina Terrero // Jan. 18, 2012 // 12:16 PM

17-year-old Javier Fernandez-Han has earned the title of inventor and humanitarian and named one of Forbes “30 under 30 Most Influential Americans.” More



Cheryll Simpson // Jan. 13, 2012 // 5:27 PM

Music teachers from all over the world come to teach students at the Afghanistan National Institute of Music. More



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Philadelphia: June 5-12 2011
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