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School Reform: Why Romney and Obama Aren't Talking About Education

When it comes to school reform, both candidates have a party-base problem

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Do We Have a Problem Defining Our Problems?

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Recent changes in the definitions of social ills show we’re still struggling to combat them

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‘Let’s Not Weaken It’: An Exclusive Interview with George W. Bush on NCLB

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On the 10th anniversary of No Child Left Behind, the former President spoke with TIME’s education columnist about the law’s successes and why it’s a “convenient punching bag”

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In Defense of No Child Left Behind

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The law is far from perfect, but it’s still much better than when Washington would pour money into schools regardless of results

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George W. Bush Looks Forward After No Child Left Behind

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Even out of office, the President is still promoting education reform

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Can We Teach Kids to Be Good Citizens?

Too often our nation’s schools build vocabulary but not character. A new movement promises to change that

Jonathan Schnur

Who Will Control Your Child’s Education?

What parents need to know now that No Child Left Behind is being dismantled

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In Praise of Tinkering

How the decline in technical know-how is making us think less