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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

Turning Innovation Into Industry
Michael Splinter talks with David Bradley about turning innovation into industry. See more
In Conversation with Arne Duncan
Secretary of Education Arne Duncan discusses the future of American education.  See more
Ten9Eight: Shoot for the Moon
In the United States, a kid drops out of high school every nine seconds. Imagine if they didn't. The documentary... See more
The "Human" Side of Medicine
Innovation and technological advances have fostered unprecedented opportunities treatment, although at some expense to... See more
How Do We Grow and Nurture Innovation?
If the next generation is going to be successful, they have to think entrepreneurially and innovatively. How do we... See more
Gallup and Ready: What We Need to Do To Change the Odds for...
Karen Pittman and Shane Lopez discuss the results of the Gallup Organization's Student Poll and how America can better... See more

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Fact: Education
Nearly 3 of 10 Latinos, including recent immigrants, were dropouts (27.5 percent).
—CNN.com