The Answer Sheet: 'Looking for Answers'


Posted at 05:01 AM ET, 05/09/2013

Poverty and student achievement: Are we comparing the wrong groups?
By Valerie Strauss
Many impoverished students succeed academically every day. Why do some make it and others don't?

By Valerie Strauss  |  05:01 AM ET, 05/09/2013 |  Permalink  |  Comments ( 0)
Tags:  'Looking for Answers', Blaming The Parents?, Student Achievement and Poverty

Posted at 04:51 PM ET, 12/21/2012

Michelle Obama's advice on talking to young people about Newtown
By Valerie Strauss
Here is an open letter released today from First Lady Michelle Obama with ideas for discussing the tragedy in Newtown with children and young people.

By Valerie Strauss  |  04:51 PM ET, 12/21/2012 |  Permalink  |  Comments ( 0)
Tags:  'Looking for Answers', Advice on Talking to Children, Michelle Obama, Newtown Shootings, Open Letter