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Educational Gaps Limit Brazil’s Reach

7 hours 15 min ago
Education is a major stumbling block in Brazil’s bid to accelerate its economy and establish itself as one of the world’s most powerful nations.

Economic View: A Course Load for the Game of Life

Sun, 09/05/2010 - 02:50
To better understand the world in which they will live, students need foundations in economics, statistics, finance and psychology.

Essay: The End of Tenure?

Sat, 09/04/2010 - 05:00
Two recent books resurrect the debate over universities and the supposedly pampered people who teach there.

Crossroads County: Fewer Young Voters See Themselves as Democrats

Fri, 09/03/2010 - 20:15
Though many students are liberals on social issues, the weak job market has taken a toll on their loyalties.

User’s Guide to This Blog

Fri, 09/03/2010 - 17:22
We've summarized and linked everything teachers, parents and students can do on our site. Please, pass this post along!

In Medical School Shift, Meeting Patients on Day 1

Fri, 09/03/2010 - 15:44
A new curriculum at N.Y.U. is intended to foster more personal relationships between medical students and patients.

The Way We Live Now: When Does Holding Teachers Accountable Go Too Far?

Fri, 09/03/2010 - 15:38
The Los Angeles Times and an education economist set out to create a consumer guide to education.

How Would You Decorate the Oval Office?

Fri, 09/03/2010 - 11:46
Student Opinion | What does the new look of the president's office "say" to you?

Peace Talks

Fri, 09/03/2010 - 08:51
6 Q's About the News | What have the people in this photo agreed to do?

U.S. Asks Educators to Reinvent Student Tests, and How They Are Given

Fri, 09/03/2010 - 06:30
Could the bubble be on the way out? In the near future, students may take their tests on computers.

Chicago News Cooperative: Despite Scrutiny of For-Profits, Crucial Questions Are Unanswered

Fri, 09/03/2010 - 06:20
A recent Chicago forum on for-profit colleges made pertinent points about the state of American eduction but ignored some important issues.

Public Hospitals Look to Overhaul Affiliations With Medical Schools

Fri, 09/03/2010 - 05:50
New York City’s hospital system wants to renegotiate longstanding contracts that allow medical schools to manage physicians.

News Quiz | September 3, 2010

Fri, 09/03/2010 - 05:30
See what you know about the news of the day.

Word of the Day | bountiful

Fri, 09/03/2010 - 04:43
This word has appeared in 80 Times articles over the past year.

The End of the Summer Reading Challenge and Our Final Favorite

Thu, 09/02/2010 - 16:14
Reflections on our 14-week Summer Reading Student Challenge, and our final favorite.

Poetry Pairing | September 2, 2010

Thu, 09/02/2010 - 14:06
Our weekly series pairs a poem with a Times article and photo that echo, extend or challenge the poem's themes. Today: "The Clearning" paired with "On Anniversary of Katrina, Signs of Healing."

Advertising: Scholastic Books Revamps Its Marketing

Thu, 09/02/2010 - 11:25
The company said it wanted to keep better track of teachers who were new or who had departed and use more methods of communication.

Its Name is Earl

Thu, 09/02/2010 - 11:20
6 Q's About the News | Where along the East Coast is Hurricane Earl expected to make an impact?

Do Your Test Scores Reflect How Good Your Teachers Are?

Thu, 09/02/2010 - 09:28
Student Opinion | Do your test scores and grades accurately measure how much you learn?

Western Schools Sprout in South Korea

Thu, 09/02/2010 - 07:01
Parents in Asia and elsewhere want a more global curriculum for their children, and governments hope to attract foreign investors to their countries.