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Writing music for The Good Dinosaur was a seven-month journey for brothers Mychael and Jeff Danna, not all of it glamorous.

U.S. Senator Debbie Stabenow says she will not support Betsy DeVos as the next head of the Department of Education. In an interview with the Detroit Free…

NPR Ed is celebrating 50 Great Teachers. Today: The story of a young algebra teacher in Oklahoma oil country, who has taken an unorthodox approach to classroom math.

When the Soviet Union came crashing down 25 years ago, many Russians hoped their country would become a democracy. But increasingly, government critics are choosing political exile.

One of Michigan’s top charter school advocates is blasting the Detroit Free Press’ recent investigation into charters.Reporter Jennifer Dixon and others…

The Next IdeaReducing dependence on fossil fuels through alternative energy may seem like an expensive goal, especially in an era when even traditional…

For the fourth straight year, the U.S. high school graduation rate has improved — reaching an all-time high of 82 percent in the 2013-2014 school year, the Department of Education announced Tuesday.

In some cases, the 2008 campaign was their first venture into politics; for many, it hasn't been their last.

The award is granted once every four years to a pianist with exceptional qualities, chosen by a secretive committee. This time, a young Polish musician who specializes in Chopin has earned the generous $300,000 prize.

A central misunderstanding, Greg Toppo writes, is that video game-based learning is somehow "easier." Often, he says, it's hard work, but students love the challenge.