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Schooling comes in many forms -- from traditional K-12 education to college and the pursuit of advanced degrees. Learn all about schooling here.

Featured Article:  How Public Schools Work

About 50 million American children attend public school, with nearly $10,000 being spent on each student. Where do those dollars go, and what are some of the benefits and challenges facing public schools? See more »

How College Admission Works

How College Admission Works

Many teenagers spend the whole of their high school years making sure they get accepted to their dream college. How does the college admission process work? And how can you increase your chances of getting accepted to your school of choice?

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How College Rankings Work

How College Rankings Work

Of all the metrics used to compare colleges, rankings are the most common. Learn about the controversy behind them and how best to evaluate schools.

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How Discovery Education Streaming Works

How Discovery Education Streaming Works

An online video service from Discovery, called Discovery Education streaming, is available for teachers to use in classrooms. So what is this service and how can teachers take advantage of it?

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How Fraternities Work

How Fraternities Work

"Toga, toga, toga!" Is fraternity life anything like National Lampoon's "Animal House"? Fraternities vary widely by campus and organization, but check out how they recruit, what pledging is like and the meaning of Hell Week.

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How Homeschooling Works

How Homeschooling Works

It's that time of year again: Children will soon be subjected to a battery of tests to determine who among them could be the next Einstein. Spotting a smarty-pants is pretty easy, but what makes a person a genius is something completely different.

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How Online Degrees Work

How Online Degrees Work

Is higher education ready to enter the digital age? Many people think so -- more and more colleges and universities are offering online classes and even full degrees.

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How Public Schools Work

How Public Schools Work

About 50 million American children attend public school, with nearly $10,000 being spent on each student. Where do those dollars go, and what are some of the benefits and challenges facing public schools?

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How SATs Work

How SATs Work

Next to your grades and academic record, the SAT is one of the most important factors in college admissions. This new article explains the SAT in detail!

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How Sororities Work

How Sororities Work

Ever wonder why sorority rush is such a big deal? A sorority be a great way to make lasting friendships and find opportunities for leadership and service. But people also associate sororities with a variety of negative stereotypes. Learn what life in

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National Science Teachers Association Convention 2001

National Science Teachers Association Convention 2001

If you couldn't make it to the convention this past weekend, go on a virtual tour of the exciting exhibits at the show!

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13 Famous Rhodes Scholars

13 Famous Rhodes Scholars

Each year about 90 students earn a Rhodes scholarship to study at the University of Oxford. Learn about some of the most famous Rhodes scholars, including Bill Clinton, George Stephanopoulos, and Kris Kristofferson.

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15 Notable People Who Dropped Out of School

15 Notable People Who Dropped Out of School

These 15 notable people, including Bill Gates, Thomas Edison, and Benjamin Franklin, achieved success in life even after dropping out of school. Learn about these inventors, businessmen and entertainers.

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Academy

Academy, a society of learned persons formed to encourage and promote arts and sciences or some branch of the arts or sciences.

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Agricultural Education

Agricultural Education, vocational education in the production of crops, livestock, and poultry and in related operations.

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American University

American University, a private, coeducational institution of higher learning in Washington, D.C., affiliated with the United Methodist Church.

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Armed Forces Staff College

Armed Forces Staff College, an educational institution under the direction of the Joint Chiefs of Staff.

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Aspen Institute

Aspen Institute, a nonprofit educational institution that serves as a conference and study center.

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Bodleian Library

Bodleian Library, the public reference library of Oxford University in Oxford, England.

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British Library

British Library, the national library of Great Britain, located in London and West Yorkshire.

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Brown University

Brown University, a privately supported educational institution in Providence, Rhode Island.

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