Education in America

Education in America

Updated: September 20, 2012

From wealthy children being taught privately by tutors, to massive public high schools with thousands of students, school has come a long way in this country.

Take the quiz to learn more about the history of public education, and follow our series to find out what the future might bring.
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Quiz: Education in America

All about what made schools what they are today.

 
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Video: Hands-On Education

The IT Academy is taking students out of the classroom to give them real-world experience.

 
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Video: Education: Roundtable

The conclusion of our series is a roundtable discussion with a group of teachers.

 
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Video: Education: Shanghai

Our series continues with a look at the world highest test scorers.

 
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Video: Education: Canada

A look at the Canadian school system.

 
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Video: Education: Finland

A look at the world's "best" school system.

 
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Video: The Education Debate

The first in our series on schools in the United States.

 
 

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