"In many metro areas, the affluent and the poor, people of color and whites, the well-educated and poorly educated are 'trading places' across urban-suburban boundaries."
The popular site compiled a list of memorable teachers and defining moments that remain with people today. These were times when students were inspired, delighted and pushed to perform better.
A recent poll by Gallup finds that in the United States, 70 percent favor federal funds to expand pre-k education, but Americans also view other education levels as more important.
A West Virginia family moved to a location with a traditional school calendar to one with a year round schedule and loved it. PBS Newshour explored some of the benefits and pitfalls to changing the timing of the school year.
According to a recent poll conducted by The Pew Charitable Trusts, seven in 10 parents back the new federal nutrition standards for their children in schools.