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Where Bad Bills Come From Where Bad Bills Come From

Meet ALEC, the organization proudly devoted to drafting pro-corporate laws for legislators.

Jun 9, 2010 / Feature / Nicholas Kusnetz

God, Science and Philanthropy

God, Science and Philanthropy God, Science and Philanthropy

The politics of the Templeton Foundation's "Big Questions."

Jun 3, 2010 / Feature / Nathan Schneider

The Next Drilling Disaster?

The Next Drilling Disaster? The Next Drilling Disaster?

Unregulated natural gas drilling could wreak havoc on the environment and human health.

Jun 3, 2010 / Feature / Kara Cusolito

Brace Yourself: Good News on Africa Brace Yourself: Good News on Africa

A recent economic study rejects the conventional depiction of the continent as a basket case.

Jun 3, 2010 / Feature / Karen Rothmyer

A New Vision of School Reform

A New Vision of School Reform A New Vision of School Reform

The change we need in education policy is more than a rebranding of No Child Left Behind.

May 27, 2010 / Feature / Pedro Noguera

Restoring Our Schools

Restoring Our Schools Restoring Our Schools

Forget quick fixes. To compete internationally, we need to improve the whole system.

May 27, 2010 / Feature / Linda Darling-Hammond

Why I Changed My Mind

Why I Changed My Mind Why I Changed My Mind

Bringing "choice" and "accountability" to the education system sounded good on paper, but in reality, that effort has failed.

May 27, 2010 / Feature / Diane Ravitch

Bright Ideas

Bright Ideas Bright Ideas

Far from the media spotlight, innovation in education is going on in unexpected places.

May 27, 2010 / Feature / Philissa Cramer

Cradle to College Cradle to College

Community schools alter the arc of children's lives by addressing academic and social needs.

May 27, 2010 / Feature / David Kirp

The Pull of Magnets

The Pull of Magnets The Pull of Magnets

Despite the hype around charters, it's magnet schools that have a real track record of success.

May 27, 2010 / Feature / Susan Eaton

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