Everything You've Heard About Failing Schools Is Wrong
Mother Jones, Kristina Rizga | September/October 2012
A year inside a "low-performing" school, where attendance is up and dropout rates are down.
Recess in Schools
Slate, Nicholas Day | August 29, 2012
For years, schools have been eliminating recess to spend more time on academic subjects, but research shows time for play benefits kids. Many public schools in Chicago will be scheduling recess for the first time in three decades.
Helping Foster Kids Even After Adoption
NPR, Jennifer Ludden | August 28, 2012
By far, the largest number of adoptions in the U.S. is through the foster care system. Many in the field say the system does little to help families cope with the special issues a number of these children will face.
Parents Deported, What Happens to US-Born Kids?
MPR News/Associated Press, Helen O'Neill | August 26, 2012
A record number of deportations means record numbers of American children being left without a parent. An unknown number of those kids are being put up for adoption against the wishes of their parents.
Cash From Residents, Business, Foundations Supports Schools
USA Today, Judy Keen | August 25, 2012
Some public schools have formed foundations or development offices to supplement tight budgets.
Burned by Health Warnings, Defiant Tanning Industry Assails Doctors, Sun Scare Conspiracy
Fair Warning, Bridget Huber | August 23, 2012
The tanning industry's campaign to shift the conversation from tanning's health risks to its purported benefits mimics the offensive tactics from the tobacco industry. Teens are an important segment of the tanning industry's clientele.