Mar 18th, 2010 · Queen Elizabeth may seem ancient to school children, but did she really invent the telephone? Ten percent of British students think so, according to a survey of science knowledge. They also believe Sir Isaac Newton discovered fire, and Luke Skywalker was the first person on the moon.
Mar 17th, 2010 · The Obama administration may show that it's possible to be a great student, but still fail the final.
Mar 16th, 2010 · Health care overhaul could help Democrats get student aid reforms passed. The change would shift lending from private banks to the Education Department. Advocates say it could save at least $67 billion, which could be put back into more financial aid for needy students.
Mar 16th, 2010 · Health care overhaul could help Democrats get student aid reforms passed. The change would shift lending from private banks to the Education Department. Advocates say it could save at least $67 billion, which could be put back into more financial aid for needy students.
Mar 15th, 2010 · Dial-up is the only way many residents of Trinity County, Calif., can get online, putting elementary school students at a disadvantage. The solution could be in the county's own backyard, but there's a catch.
Mar 15th, 2010 · Should President Obama's health care proposal make it through Congress, estimates indicate there would not be close to enough doctors to care for the millions of newly insured. That's because America is facing an alarming shortage of primary care physicians. Many doctors turn to specialty practices to pay off massive loans. Host Michel Martin speaks with medical students Dan Henderson and Travelle Franklin-Ford about the decisions they'll soon face as new doctors and what they think should be done to support students and entice new recruits to the profession.
Mar 13th, 2010 · The president's proposed changes call for states to adopt standards that ensure students are ready for college or a career rather than grade-level proficiency — the focus of the current law. The White House also is proposing a $4 billion increase in federal education spending.
Mar 13th, 2010 · As higher learning becomes increasingly expensive, students are taking a greater hand in where and how they get an education. Anya Kamenetz, author of the forthcoming DIY U, talks with host Guy Raz about the growing attraction to revenue-seeking universities.