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This College Breaks the Mold Jan 07, 2014

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At Quest University in Canada, there are no departments, no majors and no faculty ranks. Classes are co-taught by a […]

Talking to Baby Dec 31, 2013

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Research shows the more words babies hear, the better they do in school. The achievement gap starts early; now so […]

Invent to Learn Dec 24, 2013

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Many educators say the best way to learn is by combining what you learn in school with real-world practice and […]

College Un-Affordability Dec 17, 2013

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The cost of college keeps going up. But family earnings are staying the same. This is leading to an unsustainable […]

The United States gets a “C” Dec 10, 2013

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The results are in from academic tests of 15-year-olds in 65 countries and regions. PISA shows Finland slipping, Vietnam doing […]

Competency-Based Education Dec 03, 2013

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At most colleges, a degree is based on “seat time.” But economists argue that the number of college grads is […]

College in High School Nov 26, 2013

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It’s not just Advanced Placement any more. A new trend is for students taking college classes for college credit while […]

Measuring School Improvement Nov 19, 2013

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A new study finds that the emphasis on accountability since No Child Left Behind may be harming students, not helping […]

Grouping Kids by Ability: Drawbacks Nov 12, 2013

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Grouping students by ability has become more prevalent since No Child Left Behind. But does academic “sorting” hurt low-performing students? […]

Grouping Kids by Ability: Benefits Nov 05, 2013

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Is academic tracking good for our kids? New research shows gains in test scores when students are sorted by their […]