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From Phys.org: Probing question: Is art an essential school subject?

For decades, "reading, writing, and 'rithmetic" were considered the most fundamental subjects in American K-12 schools. These days, in order…

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The Atlantic: When Class Became More Important to a Child’s Education Than Race

In 1963, kids in the 10th percentile of income fell behind children in the upper echelon of wealth by about a…

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NYT: John F. Nash, Jr., Math Genius Defined by a ‘Beautiful Mind,’ Dies at 86

by Erica GoodeJohn F. Nash Jr., a mathematician who shared a Nobel Prize in 1994 for work that greatly extended…

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BBC News: S. Korea – Where education is boosting consumer spending

When it comes to education in South Korea, the demand is so strong it accounts for 12% of all consumer…

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From CNN: Super Bowl of robotics makes STEM subjects exciting

by Rachel Crane, CNN(CNN) - Forty-thousand fans were chanting, screaming and cheering on their teams. The enthusiastic spectators had painted faces,…

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From Bethesda Magazine: Former MCPS Superintendent Starr Lands New Job

Joshua Starr has taken a position as the new chief of a professional educators' associationBy Andrew MetcalfThe former superintendent of…

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The New York Times: Cuomo Promotes Tax Credits for Families of Students at Private Schools

by Thomas KaplanIn a campaign-style tour meant to put pressure on lawmakers, Gov. Andrew M. Cuomo visited churches and a…

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U.S. Dept. of Education: Bullying Rates Drop

Bullying remains a serious issue for students and their families, and efforts to reduce bullying concern policy makers, administrators, and…

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Education Week: Efforts to Regulate Home Schooling Rekindle Controversies

by Arianna ProtheroA Michigan lawmaker's push to regulate home schooling in the wake of a horrific case of child abuse…

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Forbes: Carly Florina On Education: 6 Things the Presidential Candidate Wants You to Know

by Maureen SullivanCarly Fiorina, the former CEO and chairman of Hewlett-Packard, today announced her run for the 2016 Republican presidential…

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