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New Study Might Spell End for Federal Reading Program
Schools receiving federal money for reading instruction haven't made significant progress, study finds.
ADMISSIONS
Early Applications Unexpectedly Surge
Baffled officials expect a "roller coaster" of an admissions cycle.
Is a College Degree Really Worth the Cost?
Research on twins, salaries, and citizenship suggests a degree is a valuable asset.
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On Education
Early Predictions for the Nation's Next Education Chief
Watch out for N.Y.C public schools chancellor Joel Klein and Colin Powell.
College Video Contest
And the Winner Is...
U.S. News's panel makes its picks.
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Does It Matter That Your Professor Is Part Time?
Adjunct faculty save colleges and students money but could erode the quality of education.
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Ohio University students Gabrielle Smith, Danielle Echols, and Whitney Clayton react to the Obama win.
Gallery: College Students
Erupt After Obama Win
Students from Michigan, Tufts, Penn, and Ohio share their photos.
Technology
Harvard Law Prof Takes on the RIAA
Charles Nesson files counterclaim on behalf of Boston University student.
Business Schools Expect Boom as Economy Sags
Applicants are anxious over increased competition, but admissions officers say the rules are still the same.
Michelle Rhee, chancellor of schools in Washington, D.C., talks with a staffer outside Mayor Adrian Fenty's office.
Up Next for Teach for America
D.C. Schools Chancellor Michelle Rhee and her fellow Teach for America alumni could bring a new approach to education reform.
Maria Isabel Barcenas plays Alphabet Bingo in a Pre-K bilingual class at A.S. Putegnat Elementary School in Brownsville, Texas.
$1 Million for Brownsville Schools
Home to hurricane evacuees and migrant families, the Texas district refuses to lower its standards, earning itself the prestigious Broad Prize for urban education.