L. A. Times story explores dropout problem

This one's long, but it is worth it. The Los Angeles Times explores the problem of school dropouts. Does it start when students are so easily promoted despite failing work during their elementary and middle school years? What can be done to solve this problem?

Should school start later?

An article in today's Washington Post says school begins too early for students.

College textbook prices rapidly increasing

An article in today's Washington Post indicates college textbook prices are increasing at a rate far surpassing the rate of inflation.