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The Science of Smart Aug 21, 2014

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Researchers have long been searching for better ways to learn. In recent decades, experts working in cognitive science, psychology, and neuroscience have opened new windows into how the brain works, and how we can learn to learn better.

Second-Chance Diploma: Examining the GED Sep 01, 2013

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Most test-takers hope the GED will lead to a better job or more education. But critics say the GED encourages some students to drop out of school. And research shows the credential is of little value to most people who get one.

One Child at a Time: Custom Learning in the Digital Age Aug 01, 2013

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Learning with a personal tutor is one of the oldest and best ways to learn. Hiring a tutor for every student was never a realistic option. Now, new computer programs can customize education for each child.

Keyboard College: How Technology is Revolutionizing Higher Education Sep 13, 2012

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Digital technologies and the Internet are changing how many Americans go to college. From online learning to simulation programs to smart-machine mentors, the 21st-century student will be taught in fundamentally new ways.

The Rise of Phoenix: For-Profit Universities Shake Up the Academy Sep 06, 2012

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For-profit colleges have deep roots in American history, but until recently they were a tiny part of the higher education landscape. Now they are big players.

Grit, Luck and Money: Preparing Kids for College and Getting Them Through Aug 30, 2012

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More people are going to college than ever before, but a lot of them aren't finishing. Low-income students, in particular, struggle to get to graduation.

Don't Lecture Me: Rethinking the Way College Students Learn Sep 03, 2011

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College students spend a lot of time listening to lectures. But research shows there are better ways to learn. And experts say students need to learn better because the 21st century economy demands more well-educated workers.

Who Needs an English Major? Sep 01, 2011

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The most popular college major in America these days is business. Some students think it doesn't pay to study philosophy or history. But advocates of liberal arts programs say their graduates are still among the most likely to become leaders, and that a healthy democracy depends on citizens with a broad and deep education.

Some College, No Degree: Getting Adults Back to School Aug 12, 2011

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In an economy that increasingly demands workers with knowledge and skills, many college dropouts are being left behind.

Power and Smoke: A Nation Built on Coal Feb 12, 2011

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The production of electricity in America pumps out more greenhouse gases than all of our cars, trucks, planes, and ships combined, and half of our electricity comes from burning coal.

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