Education

At the end of the 2008-2009 school year, an estimated $1 trillion was spent nationwide on education. While state and local funding accounts for most of that spending, federal reform initiatives are now driving change within the nation’s schools from pre-school to college. The new agenda has also ignited contentious debate about what's best for American education. (Photo: The Boston Globe)

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EDUCATION: AN INTRODUCTION

resource — June 17, 2009

K-12 RESOURCES

resource — June 16, 2009

A comprehensive collection of data and reports that focus on K-12, along with an extensive list of experts in the field.

CHILD CARE AND EARLY EDUCATION RESOURCES

resource — June 16, 2009

A comprehensive collection of data and reports that focus on Child Care and Early Education, along with an extensive list of experts in the field.

SPECIAL POPULATIONS RESOURCES

resource — June 01, 2009

A comprehensive collection of data and reports that focus on Special Populations, along with an extensive list of experts in the field.

HIGHER ED RESOURCES

resource — June 01, 2009

A comprehensive collection of data and reports that focus on Higher Ed, along with an extensive list of experts in the field.

Title IX

Reporting: Best Practices — July 22, 2009, Carol Guensburg

Why Title IX's impact extends beyond athletics.

Preschool, Performance and Politics

Reporting: Best Practices — June 05, 2009, Bill Graves, The Oregonian

The “next major reform movement in public education," as predicted in 2007 by The Oregonian's Bill Graves, is now here.

“The Economic Impact of the Achievement Gap in America’s Schools”

Research, Reports & Data — June 04, 2009, McKinsey and Company

On the Radar: Early Education

Research, Reports & Data — May 27, 2009, Journalism Center Staff

The early education movement has gathered unprecedented momentum. Find out how to cover the issue in your state.

Education Sources

Research, Reports & Data — May 27, 2009, Journalism Center Staff

Contacts and resources on a range of education issues.

Covering Pre-K: Story Ideas

Reporting: Best Practices — February 19, 2007, Bill Graves