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For most of the law's existence, politicians have been debating whether No Child Left Behind (NCLB) is underfunded. School districts, states, and stakeholders have sued the federal government for enforcing an "underfunded mandate" that requires them to meet proficiency and attendance levels without providing what they believe are necessary funds to do so. For several years the fight has gone on with seemingly no hope for conclusion. But three researchers have finally shed some light on the cost of NCLB goals.
It's hard to underestimate the impact of the financial crisis on education. 
The recently enacted "bailout" bill was not entirely for Wall Street - the final bill included over $107 billion in tax breaks and other benefits for consumers, business owners, schools and students. The bill does not include any new programs to help lower the cost of higher education or solve school district budget crises, but it does expand or extend some valuable and important pre-existing education programs. 
In light of the Vice Presidential debate tonight we put together a short primer on where both of the VP picks stand on education. Needless to say, this is not an exhaustive or official list of either candidate's stance. Rather, we have attempted to trace both of their activities on education before they were potential VPs to paint a fuller picture. 
With No Child Left Behind (NCLB) reauthorization on the horizon, it never hurts to look into the future of American public education. Thankfully, the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES) recently released its 
Both candidates have been talking about "choice" as it pertains to education. It's a popular idea these days, especially as parents are demanding better educational opportunities for their children. But a recent 
A perfect storm has been brewing on the 2009-10 Pell Grant funding front and 
Districts across the nation are in need of highly qualified teachers, particularly in math, science and special education. Given that the estimated cost of current teacher attrition is around $2 billion annually, maintaining and growing the teaching force may be one of the greatest, and most expensive, challenges in education for the next administration.
The media is starting to 
It's no mystery that America's failing high schools have a direct impact on the economy. A recent 
