English 102 - Fall 2008

How the moving image is upending the printed word.

Hanging out online helps teenagers develop "technological skills and literacy," a researcher on a new study said.

The University of Illinois said Monday that it would allow employees to display political bumper stickers, wear political buttons and attend political rallies on campus, reversing an earlier interpretation of state ethics law that has drawn sharp criticism.

Passing rates plunged among Illinois ' bilingual students this year after they were given the same exams as other students, and dozens of public schools have been deemed failing as a result.

High schoolers are being hired by community groups to teach children about healthy eating and living

In an age of carefully scheduled activities and educational pressure, child development specialists advocate more playtime for children.

An article about how high school students, most too young to vote, are getting involved in the political process.

Brain scans are helping neurologists and other scientists develop new learning techniques.

Children and teenagers who play violent video games show increased physical aggression months afterward, according to new research that adds another layer of evidence to the continuing debate over the video-game habits of the youngest generation.

Traditional calculations of graduation rates ignore students who succeed in graduating but don't do it in four years.

The Virginia Department of Education has unveiled a tool that teachers and parents can use to select books that interest young readers and help them improve their skills.

Article about the intersection of arts and "core subjects."

About the importance of music education.

So just which book "about F.D.R.'s first 100 days" was President-elect Barack Obama talking about when he appeared on "60 Minutes" on Sunday?

Serving breakfast in the classroom rather than the cafeteria appears to remove the stigma attached to schoolchildren who qualify for low-income meals.

A study found that women still lag far behind men in top political and decision-making roles, though their access to education and health care is nearly equal.

The investigation by the attorney general appears to be focused on the adequacy of disclosure of policy terms and costs to students.

Would a national law requiring calorie counts on chain restaurant menus help curb the obesity epidemic, or would we stay in 'Dining Denial'?

The number of Americans studying in China increased by 25 percent last year, according to a new report.