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Coming Soon: The New High School Rankings

By Robert Morse - Morse Code: Inside the College Rankings - November 12, 2009

Our third annual listings of the best high schools in the country will be released in December. more >>

Military to Debut Virtual School

By Zach Miners - Education - November 5, 2009

A new online curriculum is in the works to ease school transitions for itinerant members' children. more >>

How Schools and Parents Can Prepare for Swine Flu

By Zach Miners - Education - November 2, 2009

Here are tips for parents and schools to keep children healthy and engaged in their learning. more >>

Could Texting Be Good for Students?

By Zach Miners - On Education - October 29, 2009

Some teachers say the cellphone habit can have positive applications in the classroom. more >>

How Much Is the Stimulus Helping States? That Depends

By Zach Miners - On Education - October 21, 2009

A government report says the Recovery Act is saving jobs, but state officials offer a bleaker picture. more >>

Report Shows Narrowing Achievement Gap Between Different Student Groups

By Zach Miners - On Education - October 8, 2009

The gap between advantaged and disadvantaged students seems to be shrinking, a new study finds. more >>

Education Expert Touts a Three-Year Degree

By Jessica Calefati - Education - October 6, 2009

Robert Zemsky, chairman of the Learning Alliance for Higher Education, talks about his new book. more >>

The How <em>Not</em> to Study Guide

By Jeremy S. Hyman and Lynn F. Jacobs - Professors' Guide - October 1, 2009

Why you shouldn't multitask your studying or start with the no-brainer homework questions. more >>

All High School Graduates Should Have These Skills

By Zach Miners - On Education - September 25, 2009

Pursuing common standards, key groups recently crafted a skills set they say students should have. more >>

Texas School District Wins $1 Million in Scholarships

By Jessica Calefati - Education - September 16, 2009

The Aldine Independent School District is this year's winner of the Broad Prize in Urban Education. more >>

Most Diverse Class of Students Ever Sits for SAT

By Zach Miners - On Education - August 27, 2009

Minority participation rate for the exam was at an all-time high, but average scores varied widely. more >>

Virtual School Hopes to Offer Welcoming Community for Gays

By Zach Miners - On Education - August 7, 2009

The first online school for gay, lesbian, bisexual, and transgender students might open next year. more >>

Schools Won't Close for Swine Flu, Putting Pregnant Teens at Risk

By Deborah Kotz - On Women - August 7, 2009

H1N1 flu outbreaks in schools could infect vulnerable young expectant mothers. more >>

Which States Have the Best High School Graduation Rates?

By Jessica Calefati - On Education - June 12, 2009

A new report highlights the disparities between states when it comes to diplomas. more >>

Connecticut District Retools High School Math Instruction

By Jessica Calefati - On Education - June 11, 2009

Classrooms go digital with Web-based instruction and a custom curriculum. more >>

Palin Opts Out of Effort to Standardize K-12 Education

By Jessica Calefati - On Education - June 4, 2009

Alaska and three other states are not participating in the Common Core State Standards Initiative. more >>

Massachusetts High School Students May Lose Internship Program

By Jessica Calefati - On Education - June 3, 2009

State Senate looks to cut funding as part of a larger effort to balance budget. more >>

Should All States Meet the Same Education Standards?

By Zach Miners - On Education - May 11, 2009

The debate over national standards in education has returned to Capitol Hill. more >>

Los Angeles Looks at Firing Teachers

By Zach Miners - On Education - May 4, 2009

A controversial proposal to streamline teachers' firing raises questions. more >>

Younger Students Outshine High Schoolers in Reading, Math

By Eddy Ramírez - Education - April 28, 2009

Federal test scores for 9-year-olds are the highest since early 1970s. more >>

A Survivor's Story: 10 Years After Columbine

By Jessica Calefati - Education - April 17, 2009

Anne Marie Hochhalter survived the shooting at the school and another tragedy on its heels. more >>

School Safety, 10 Years After Columbine

By Jessica Calefati - Education - April 17, 2009

To protect schools better, students need to feel more comfortable to speak out, researchers say. more >>

Many Students Experience Hazing in High School, Study Says

By Eddy Ramírez - On Education - April 17, 2009

Hazing involves student groups engaging in silly stunts and drinking games. more >>

No Jobs Without College as Employers Treat Degree as a Minimum

By Richard Whitmire - Opinion - March 27, 2009

As high schools fail to provide common skills, employers aim higher. more >>

Should Schools Teach Money Management Skills?

By Eddy Ramírez - On Education - March 24, 2009

Recession could focus attention on financial literacy education. more >>