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Fact:
Concerns about the school environment (safety, drugs, or negative peer pressure), was the most cited reason that parents gave for home-schooling their children.
—National Center for Education Statistics

Audio/Video: Education

The American City in the 21st Century
Urbanization is increasing faster than our population. Cities face enormous challenges ranging from social and economic... See more
Just a Game—or More Than a Game?
Introduced to schools more than a century ago as a tool of nation building, youth sport now sits at a crossroads, amid... See more
That Used to be Us: How America Lost its Way in the World...
America faces four major challenges on which our future depends, and we are failing to meet them — and if we delay any... See more
From Bricks to Clicks: Will Technology Truly Transform K-12...
We have heard for years that technology will transform education delivery and performance. In light of tough federal,... See more
Game Changers: New Ways to Teach Our Kids
John Hunter talks about the essence of good education. It all starts with the relationships.The full session clip... See more
Afternoon of Conversation featuring Melody Barnes
Melody Barnes is the President's Domestic Policy Adviser and the Director of the Domestic Policy Council.   See more

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Fact: Education
A 2009 study revealed that on average, online students out performed those receiving face-to-face instruction
—US Department of Education