Education

Obama Urges Reforms to 'No Child Left Behind'

During a speech at a Virginia school, the president spoke of his plans to overhaul George W. Bush's nine-year-old initiative to improve national academic performance.

Obama Calls for Passage of Workplace Fairness Act for Women

Obama's Education Trip: As Much About Campaigning as Classrooms

The president has used the education issue strategically to draw a sharp contrast between his vision for the country and that of the GOP.

ROTC Returns to Harvard After Four Decades in Wilderness

The White House welcomed the announcement, calling it "an important step in moving past old divisions" and sending a powerful message that a nation at war stands united.

Gadhafi Ties, Money Topple British University Head

Sir Howard Davies has stepped down as director of the London School of Economics amid disclosures about the university's controversial financial links with Libya.

Obama, Jeb Bush to Join in Education Reform Event at Florida School

Bush, the former Florida governor, didn't appreciate it when Obama blamed his brother for the nation's economic plight, but the two will share a stage, and their goals for education reform, Friday in the Sunshine State.

Mastery Charter 'Restarts' Philadelphia's Struggling Smedley Public School

The Philadelphia-based nonprofit has been hailed by President Barack Obama as proof that failing public schools can be quickly resuscitated.

Obama: U.S. 'Poised to Lead,' but More Math & Science Education 'Critical'

Obama said the federal government must continue to promote and invest in education as the key to winning the global economic competition