The New York Times reports on this low-income student who is now a senior at the pricey Amherst college. Included with the article is audio, loads of photos and some .pdf files to look at.

Great read.

on the gigantic growth in classical music in China. The article says an estimated 15 million kids are trying to become masters in violin playing.

The article is a good read.

The Kansas City Star reports on this program that pairs up University of Missouri-Kansas City students with elementary and middle inner-school students to help put them on the right path.

The Indy Star reports on this program created by Purdue University for students in grades 8-12 in order to get them interested in careers in science, engineering, technology, and math or science education. Students who stay in the program for five years get to go to Purdue University tuition free for 8 semesters.

a budget deal that adverts a 116 per pupil spending cut which some school districts called devastating if passed..

The Dallas Morning News reports on these people help struggling teachers become better teachers.