Obama In Tennessee To Promote Free Community College
President Obama is on the road as part of his effort to jump-start his 2015 agenda. Friday he's in Tennessee, talking about higher education.
Education
Education Plan: Sell Goat, Ride Bus 300 Miles, Sneak Into Prez's House
Getting into high school was a long, strange journey for 11-year-old Ugandan orphan James Arinaitwe. It started when his grandmother sold the family goat to pay for shoes and a bus ticket.
What Schools Could Use Instead Of Standardized Tests
A bill is being drafted that would end annual testing requirements. What would schools do without them?
In Class It's 'Ms. Smalls,' Onstage She's 'Miss Houston'
Our Secret Lives of Teachers series continues with Isis Smalls, who teaches English and coaches volleyball at a Houston middle school. She's also a beauty pageant winner.
'Military Children': Their Struggles, Sacrifices And Strengths
Nearly 2 million children have parents currently serving in the military, yet their everyday lives are mostly invisible to the rest of us. Member station WAMU explores the challenges they face.
Kindergarten Entry Tests And More Education Predictions for 2015
Educators, politicians, a student and even U.S. Secretary of Education Arne Duncan weigh in on what the new year may bring. Tell us your own education predictions with #EdPredictions.
Six Education Stories To Watch in 2015
A veteran reporter's view on the hot-button issues in the coming year: Police in schools, the fallout from the Vergara case and more.
Military's Preschool Program Considered A National Model
There are two million children of U.S. military servicemen and women. And by many accounts the military has long done a good job of helping with their education, especially in preschool.
Four UNC-Chapel Hill Employees Out In Wake Of Cheating Scandal
Lourdes Garcia-Navarro talks with Dan Kane of the Raleigh News and Observer about the faculty firings at UNC-Chapel Hill following a massive cheating scandal involving athletes taking fake courses and passing in order to maintain eligibility.
Peripatetic Students Thrive At Department Of Defense Schools
The Pentagon runs a school district that spans the globe, with more than 82,000 students. By many measures it's very successful. The students perform well academically despite moving around a lot.