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Why the Current Education System is Failing Future Generations: A Note From a Teacher

Why the Current Education System is Failing Future Generations: A Note From a Teacher

Standardized tests and the preparation leading up to them are boring and do nothing to cultivate real learning in children.

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Occupy Education: Paul Robeson Freedom School Launches in Brooklyn

Occupy Education: Paul Robeson Freedom School Launches in Brooklyn

A new Freedom School follows 1960's model of progressive summer program following in the footsteps of a historic education model.

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Soaring College Tuition and Student Debt: College Will Soon Be Unaffordable

Soaring College Tuition and Student Debt: College Will Soon Be Unaffordable

With rising tuitions and potentially higher interest rates on student loans, college may become unaffordable for the middle class.

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President Obama is Totally Wrong on Education: America Needs to Fire, Not Hire, More Teachers

President Obama is Totally Wrong on Education: America Needs to Fire, Not Hire, More Teachers

President Obama’s central proposal for education reform is to hire more public school teachers. Mitt Romney wants to reduce the size of government to boost the private sector. Who's right?

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Food Security and Foreign Aid Policy Top the Agenda at G8 and G20 Youth Summit

Food Security and Foreign Aid Policy Top the Agenda at G8 and G20 Youth Summit

Friday marks the third and final day of intense committee negotiations at the G8 and G20 Youth Summit.

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5 Reasons College Students Should Not Study Abroad

5 Reasons College Students Should Not Study Abroad

Studying abroad is a new phenomena that people have embraced. So why should college students shy away from this trend?

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G8 and G20 Youth Summit Attendees Determine Unemployment Must Be Combatted Through Education

G8 and G20 Youth Summit Attendees Determine Unemployment Must Be Combatted Through Education

In order to combat unemployment, members of the Youth Summit suggested widespread education initiatives to enhance both academic and practical life skills.

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LSAT Summer Study Plan: How to Improve Your LSAT Score in October

LSAT Summer Study Plan: How to Improve Your LSAT Score in October

For most students, the summer is the ideal time to study for the LSAT. But how you spend the months leading up to the October test could play a significant role in your LSAT score.

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