A Florida literacy company gave its first annual Teacher of the Year awards to Lil' Wayne and Nicki Minaj. More
Mobile devices like cell phones and tablets allow students to take their learning with them when they leave the classroom. More
An eighth-grade boy was fatally shot by police in Texas after they mistook his pellet gun for the real thing. More
Con Mi Madre is a program that shows girls the possibility of college, and helps families obtain scholarships and fill out financial aid forms. More
As high school seniors start applying to colleges, many Latino students – and their families – shy away from taking out loans to avoid debt. More
On Jan. 1, Oregon joined other states in providing a college tuition waiver to foster children over the age of 16. More
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