Obama Rekindles State Debates on Dropout Age

The president's call to raise the compulsory-attendance age to 18 may spark action in legislatures, but experts doubt the impact on dropout rates. (February 7, 2012)

California Bus Aid Still Imperiled, Despite Reprieve

State lawmakers recently sheltered school bus dollars from a midyear budget cut, but districts fear future transportation funding cuts could hurt school choice and desegregation efforts. (February 6, 2012)

LA Chief to Replace School Staff in Wake of Sex Abuse Investigation

(February 7, 2012)

President Unveils STEM Ed. Plans at White House Science Fair

(February 7, 2012)

Court Rejects Education Rationale for Calif. Gay-Marriage Ban

(February 7, 2012)

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Pedestrians walk past the Med Stop marijuana dispensary that is located across from Del Pueblo Elementary School, back right, in Denver on Jan. 12. Federal officials have begun a California-style crackdown on medical marijuana dispensaries in Colorado that targets those located near schools, setting up a possible showdown with businesses that worked closely with state lawmakers to develop regulations they hoped would prevent such an action.
—Ed Andrieski/AP

Marijuana Dispensaries Near Colo. Schools Panned

The proliferation of medical marijuana dispensaries near schools, the target of a crackdown by federal prosecutors, is vexing school officials dealing with increases in drug violations. (February 6, 2012)

Teachers Want to Lead Their Profession's Transformation

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Free Spotlight

This Spotlight examines how educators can make "intelligent" assessments of their students and integrate technology to deliver personalized learning experiences.
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Opinion

I Was a Dictionary Girl

Providing non-English-speaking students with resources to navigate through their school day can make all the difference in their academic success, writes Helen Janc Malone. (February 6, 2012)

Want to Get Into College?
Learn to Fail

Trying to look perfect on a college application is not the ticket to admission, writes Angel B. Pérez. (February 3, 2012)

The Purpose of Educators

The purpose of educators is to help the students of today become the wholly developed, productive adults of tomorrow, says Kwok-Sze Wong. (February 7, 2012)

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U.S. Education Pressured by International Comparisons

The latest Quality Counts looks at U.S. schools' international standing and lessons to be drawn from high-performing countries.
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Inside Canada's Education System

A principal, teacher, and student share their unique perspectives on the immigrant-student experience.
Story: Canada Serves Diverse Student Needs

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Digital Directions

Virtual World of Learning

This report, part of an ongoing series on virtual education, draws out many of the lessons to be learned from other countries regarding the deployment of virtual education. (January 30, 2012)

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How English-Language Learners Have an Edge

Non-native English speakers—who access meaning through more than one language—can offer novel insights during whole-class comprehension exercises, says one high school teacher. (February 1, 2012)

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Governors on Education

Education is feeling the pinch as state budgets tighten. Read what the governors plan for education funding and reform in 2012 in our State of the State and budget address roundups. (February 2, 2012)

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