The deadline has arrived, and 40 states plus D.C. are hoping to win a share of a 4.35 billion dollar "Race to the Top" pie. Who will get the money? How have they prepared?
Race to the Top is unlike any education reform effort in U.S. history. This program looks back at the last 40 years of school reforms.
Looming problems threaten to derail Michelle Rhee's large reform efforts in Washington, DC. Tensions are rising and stakes are high.
The stimulus money has gone out, but what's it done for school districts? Rochester, NY got $30 million...how are they using the money?
After two years of Michelle Rhee's efforts is education better in Washington, DC? We try to find out In our tenth episode in this series.
The "Race to the Top" competition is unlike any education reform effort in U.S. history. This series of reports covers the past and present of school funding by government.
For 25 years, Tom Roderick has been instructing children in how to solve conflicts peacefully. Reporter John Tulenko spoke with him about his work.
When Hartford (CT) Public High School opened last September, the school was nearly unrecognizable. Part of a fledgling effort, HPHS is re-making itself for success, but will it get the money it needs?
Michelle Rhee's media presence is affecting her pursuit of a revolutionary new teachers' contract.
Secretary of Education Arne Duncan has $5 billion to disburse and a lot of interest groups to please. How will he manage?
