Archive
Related Stories
How "Private Schools" Help Lower Texas' Dropout Numbers
Students can get a high school diploma for a few hundred bucks and an online exam.
September 25, 2012
What Happened to Marcus?
When the school year began again, Marcus came back to Sharpstown. He had thrown away all of his school uniform polo shirts at the end of last school year, in a fit of frustration.
September 25, 2012
Adelson: My Casino Is Being Investigated Because I Oppose Obama
Sheldon Adelson told "Politico" his company, Las Vegas Sands, is being targeted because of his political activity.
September 25, 2012
Artifact Six: Mitt Romney on the "Businesses" of Life
In a 1978 talk at Harvard Business School, Mitt Romney aimed to teach young Mormon students how lessons from the business world can also apply to personal pursuits, and a path to self-improvement.
September 24, 2012
Artifact Five: In the Classroom with Professor Obama
Notes from a former student in Obama's constitutional law class at the University of Chicago reveal an energetic, nuanced thinker.
September 24, 2012
By the Numbers: Dropping Out of High School
How costly is the decision to dropout of high school? Consider a few figures about life without a diploma.
September 21, 2012
Obama/Romney "Artifacts of Character" Discussion - Week 1
Join a group of the country's leading journalists covering the presidential candidates for a discussion of this week's "Artifacts of Character," beginning at approximately 11:30 am.
September 21, 2012
Artifact Three: Listen to Obama Make the Case for Activism
Obama had long been passionate about making a difference, helping others.
September 20, 2012