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How to Unlock Your Child’s Academic Potential
Success often depends on how well-prepared children are for elementary school. Here’s how to get your kid kindergarten ready
Can U.S. States Ban Islamic Law?
Wisconsin tried, but a new ruling has overturned the ban on Sharia
Our Concern Over ‘Indecency’ Is Misguided
While the Supreme Court debates nudity on old episodes of NYPD Blue, research shows we have a much bigger problem with kids and TV
School of Thought: 12 Education Activists for 2012
What do an old-school game designer, the NCAA chief and Maggie Gyllenhaal have in common? They’re all on TIME’s list of the 12 education activists to watch in 2012. Those named to TIME’s 11 for ’11 made waves last year, and …
‘Let’s Not Weaken It’: An Exclusive Interview with George W. Bush on NCLB
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”
What Does the Turn South Mean for Republicans?
The Republican strategist and Democratic pollster in their bi-weekly faceoff about Election 2012
TIME’s 2012 News Quiz
Calling all pundits: Take our quiz and find out how your forecast for the coming year compares with what TIME’s editors predict will happen
Should Paid Sick Days Be Required by Law?
Millions of Americans have to go to work when they fall ill, a phenomenon known as presenteeism. But mandatory paid sick leave is healthier for us all
An American Hospital: The Most Dangerous Place?
Only 1 in 7 medical mistakes gets noticed and reported. Hospitals should adhere to basic safety measures used by other industries
“Just as a letter written on company letterhead indicates company approval, wearing a military uniform to show support of a political candidate shows support by the government, not just the serviceman doing it.”
How to Restore Communities Blighted by Subprime Loans
The recently announced settlement with Countrywide financial doesn’t do enough to put borrowers back in their homes, let alone rebuild their neighborhoods
In Defense of No Child Left Behind
The law is far from perfect, but it’s still much better than when Washington would pour money into schools regardless of results