Education is one of the best ways to get ahead in America. So, why do so many young people from poor backgrounds drop out? An economic paper published…

Is there a particular song that lifts your spirits every time you hear it? Or one that always brings back not-too-fond memories?According to Yahoo!…

New parents are often bombarded with advice and tips from everyone around them.From things like how to dress your baby, to what to feed them, it can be a…

It's 3 p.m.The school bell rings.For a lot of kids it's a moment of excitement, signaling the end of the school day.But for many, the end of the school…

When you were a kid, what did you want to be when you grew up? What do your kids say they want to be now? Police officer? Firefighter? Pirate?When I was a…

Did you go to college after high school and complete a degree? What influenced your decision, either way? It turns out that attitudes about the importance…

It’s 8:45 on a Saturday morning, and I’m following along with one of the co-founders of Reach Out to Youth, a long-running program that brings elementary…

826michigan - a free tutoring and creative writing center for kids - is setting up a new shop. The group has already helped thousands of school-aged…

This story is part of the NPR reporting project “School Money,” a nationwide collaboration between NPR’s Ed Team and 20 member station reporters exploring…

Last year a disturbing cell phone video caused national outrage over the presence of police in schools. It shows a South Carolina cop grabbing a student's…