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What would happen if we could choose where our taxes go?
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Most Americans would likely prioritize social insurance, according to one survey.
What federal funding for civics reveals about American political discourse
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As Americans grapple with questions of impeachment, many schools have shifted attention away from civics education.
An educator takes her frustration to the streets
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Teresa Danks is known as the "panhandling teacher."
Can Baltimore’s new funding approach solve the "education debt"?
This week in Baltimore, the school board approved a new plan to fund city schools based on poverty rates. Previously, funds were distributed based on test scores, with schools getting extra money for advanced students as well as for low-performing students who might need more services. The new plan aims to address the ways that […]
Access to high-quality preschool remains unequal
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While national numbers are up, not every state is increasing its funding for preschool.
When celebrities get behind schools
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Plenty of stars try their hands at financially supporting education, but their mileage varies.
What happens when big philanthropy efforts fail?
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A new book explores the flaws in Zuckerberg's $100 million gift to Newark schools.
American students head to Germany for free college
More American students are getting degrees in other countries with free college.
Can tech transform education for juvenile offenders?
Thousands of kids are locked up and losing ground in the juvenile justice system.
With Common Core testing, you get what you pay for
A look at economics of testing and new assessments tied to Common Core standards.

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