K-12 Policy Shifts Loom in GOP Surge
Republicans running hard to take Congress are wary of an expanded federal role in education—and unlikely to back big, new spending. (September 16, 2010)
Civil Rights Group Seeks a 'National Conversation'
Shunned by some mainstream civil rights leaders, the status of the Republican-led U.S. Commission on Civil Rights is unclear under President Obama. (September 15, 2010)
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Research Suggests a 'Gap Year' Motivates Students
Gap-year breaks are gaining popularity among U.S. students, and a new study suggests they spur success in college. (September 15, 2010) | Comments (10)