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Give Obama A+ for school reform ideas
September 3, 2010President Obama deserves an A+ for his agenda for education reform. His decision to nominate Arne Duncan as U.S. education secretary was inspired, and his comments on holding the system accountable are honest, refreshing and insightful.
College: More expensive than ever
September 3, 2010College costs are higher than ever, according to a new report, putting a degree even further out of reach for many Americans.
The CEO educator
September 3, 2010Joel Klein's title is New York City school chancellor, but he's really a CEO. He oversees America's largest public school system -- 1.1 million students -- with more authority than his counterparts in most other major cities, thanks to a landmark 2002 law that was just renewed for another five years.
Medical students reckless on Internet, sometimes at patients' expense
September 3, 2010In 2007, a resident surgeon snapped a picture of a patient's tattoo -- the words Hot Rod on his penis -- and shared it with colleagues, making international news when the story was leaked to the press. At least the resident didn't post the picture on the Internet.
Commentary: Who says public schools need more money?
September 3, 2010Teachers unions and politicians are constantly claiming that K-12 public schools need more money in order to produce good academic results. But does the data support the argument that our schools need more money to succeed?
Commentary: Obama on risky ground on schools
September 3, 2010President Obama has made it clear from the earliest days of his presidency that he intended to make education a high priority for his administration.
Jaycee Dugard's Abduction Haunted Her Young Classmates
September 3, 2010"Everybody was scared," a former student recalls, "and the parents were even more scared than the kids"
U.S. 'Soviet-style' education system not cutting it
September 3, 2010Our educational system is essentially a Soviet-style government-run monopoly that could only be loved by the likes of Lenin and Stalin.
Ex-coach Demers appointed to Canadian Senate
September 3, 2010MONTREAL (AP) -- Jacques Demers, the Stanley Cup-winning coach who has spoken frankly about his lifelong battle with illiteracy, was appointed Thursday to the Canadian Senate.
Free medical school for 40 lucky students
September 3, 2010The incoming freshmen at one of the nation's newest medical schools will have more freedom to choose whether to become a specialist or help fill the shortage of primary care doctors.
