We know an industry is in crisis when its top institutions cannot establish stable leadership. That is the case with some of our nation's best public universities today. Tue, 19 Jun 2012 13:23:00 EDT

Obese children and teenagers face a slew of potential health problems as they get older, including an increased risk of diabetes, heart attacks, and certain cancers. As if that weren't enough, obesity may harm young people's long-term college and career prospects, too. Thu, 14 Jun 2012 13:12:00 EDT

Protesters marched in at least two major cities in Pennsylvania on Wednesday in response to proposed state budget cuts intended to close gaps in public school funding. Thu, 24 May 2012 00:43:00 EDT

Editor's Note: Bethany M. Gardiner, M.D., is a pediatrician and author of "Highlighting Homeschooling," (http://www.stickytapepress.com/) which guides parents through the educational options available to them and their children. Tue, 10 Apr 2012 14:35:00 EDT

President Barack Obama told U.S. governors attending a luncheon Monday that they are cutting too much funding for education and need to make reforms while continuing to invest in the future of America's students. Mon, 27 Feb 2012 21:48:00 EST

Ten states are being granted waivers to free them from some requirements of the No Child Left Behind education reform law, with President Barack Obama explaining Thursday that the move aims to "combine greater freedom with greater accountability." Fri, 10 Feb 2012 10:24:00 EST

The University of Florida has temporarily suspended its chapter of the Alpha Phi Alpha fraternity after learning about a hazing incident involving fraternity members, a university spokeswoman said. Thu, 09 Feb 2012 10:29:00 EST

School meals will have to offer fruits and vegetables to students every day under standards issued by the United States Department of Agriculture on Wednesday. Wed, 25 Jan 2012 18:51:00 EST

Two medical education groups and 130 medical schools signed on to first lady Michelle Obama's initiative to "train the nation's physicians to meet the unique health care needs of the military and veterans communities," the White House announced Wednesday. Wed, 11 Jan 2012 23:24:00 EST

A college degree can be an important gateway to employment, a career and a better standard of living. But a college degree does not equate to someone's level of intelligence or talent. For those seeking the best workers or leaders, there is a plethora of intelligent, inventive people without degrees who should not be overlooked. Sat, 31 Dec 2011 19:24:00 EST

When children of American servicemembers who are living with their parents overseas go back to school after the holidays, the Grinch will be waiting for them in the cafeteria. Wed, 14 Dec 2011 04:56:00 EST

Two more students surrendered Monday, making the grand total 20 arrests in an SAT/ACT scandal, according to the Nassau County, New York, district attorney's office. Mon, 28 Nov 2011 23:32:00 EST

As education scandals go, the news that students at some of the best high schools on Long Island paid others to take their College Board tests seems mild. The Long Island scandal pales behind the sex scandal at Penn State. Mon, 28 Nov 2011 23:32:00 EST

It's getting more difficult for low-income students to climb the economic ladder as the college graduation gap between the rich and poor grows. Mon, 28 Nov 2011 20:10:00 EST

Most South Korean students consider their final year in high school "the year of hell." It is when all students are put to the ultimate test. Sun, 13 Nov 2011 15:30:00 EST