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Who Benefits From College And Why

New research suggests the college-for-all approach needs revision. Understanding who benefits from college and why.

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Johns Hopkins Ramps Up Fundraising Efforts

The university and health system is aiming to raise $4.5 billion by 2017 to help fund professorships, fellowships and financial aid.

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More Than Half Of Montgomery County Students Failed Math Finals

Of 19,000 Montgomery County high school students, 11,000 failed their math finals this semester, which will prompt a closer look from within the school system.

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Pre-Exam Party Grows Into Violent 'Drink Fest' In Madison

Officials in Madison, Wisc., are hoping to tamp down a traditional spring bash that's gotten out of control in recent years. Gilman Halstead reports the Mifflin Street Block Party keeps police and first responders busy dealing with violence and intoxicated crowds. This weekend students are being urged to attend an alternate event instead of the off-campus gathering.
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What Role Do Relationships Play In Learning?

Veteran teacher Rita Pierson believes that relationships are crucial to education. She talks about how classrooms lack the kind of human connections kids need to feel inspired and to learn.

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Critics Up Pressure To Keep Targeted Chicago Schools Open

A marathon series of public hearings over school closings in Chicago is over and the city is a step closer to conducting what could be the nation's largest shutdown of schools. Fifty-three elementary and one public high school are on the chopping block. Parents, educators and others say they're not ready to give up the fight.
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Yesterday's Dropouts: English, A Step Toward The 'American Dream'

In the fourth part of our series, Yesterday's Dropouts, we'll see how one D.C. school teaches English to adults, and why achieving this piece of the American Dream can be challenging for newcomers.

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