Education
White House summit seeks to boost community colleges
October 6, 2010President Obama hosted a White House summit aimed at strengthening community colleges, the largest section of the U.S. higher education system.
Read moreGay teen suicides are wake up call for nation
October 5, 2010Over the past four weeks there have been six known suicides by students who were bullied at their schools because they were gay or perceived to be gay.
Read moreFarm-to-school could free kids from mystery meat
October 5, 2010You'd think that a program linking local farmers producing fresh, minimally processed foods with local schools would be a no-brainer.
Read moreObama administration ends Bush abstinence-only sex education policy
October 4, 2010The Obama administration has announced funding for comprehensive teen pregnancy prevention programs.
Read moreYouth aim to rock the Nov. 2 vote
October 1, 2010Despite what critics and polls are saying about young voters this election cycle, youth leaders say they are paying very close attention to what candidates are saying about the issues.
Read more