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Why Denver Is a Model for Education in America

DSST Public Schools CEO Bill Kurtz shares what's working between charters and public schools in his town.

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The Five Best Projects from the Gates Foundation's Education Technology Competition

Here are our five favorite projects from the Gates Foundation's education technology grant competition.

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New Facebook App Seeks to Simplify Financial Aid Process

A new app for the social media giant hopes to make finding scholarships and filling out the FAFSA a lot easier.

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Meet the Video Game School of the Future

Attention middle and high school students: You're going to want to go to this school!

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Can We Improve Education By Increasing Class Size?

Bill Gates says that smaller class sizes aren't necessarily the answer. How about we pilot his idea at private schools?

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Can a Facebook App Prevent College Dropouts? Bill Gates Thinks So

A new Facebook app plans to use campus community-building to keep students from dropping out.

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Winner Announced: Build Your Own TEDxChange

Muhammad Yunus, Michelle Rhee, Pierre Ferrari, and Anders Wilhelmson, plus a performance by the Arcade Fire. That's part of the winning lineup.

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Project: Build Your Own TEDxChange

The Gates Foundation is looking for ideas for potential speakers for their 2011 series of TEDxChange events.

Submissions: Tell Us About Your Nontraditional Education

Check out the submissions from people who completed a college education in less-than-expected ways.

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Project: Tell Us About Your Nontraditional Education

Tell us your stories of success and frustration as a nontraditional student trying to obtain post-secondary degree to help inspire others.

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Education: Morning Roundup, Laura Bush Is Looking for Great Principals

Laura Bush announces principal-training effort, Obama's loner school year proposal faces reality, and the Gates Foundation targets college graduation.

Infographic: How Do Teachers Think We Should Measure Student Achievement?

For teachers, who are often judged on their students' academic achievements, finding the best way to measure is of especially great importance.

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Join the Gates Foundation's MDG Photo Campaign

Participate in a photo project in which we each present our vision of a better global future.

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Watch the Gates Foundation's TEDx Talk on Monday

Melinda Gates and a great group of speakers will be streaming a live TEDx talk on Monday that you should definitely check out.

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Winner: Design a Poster Marking Progress in the Millennium Development Goals

We're excited to announce the winner of our latest project, in partnership with the Gates Foundation. We asked you to design a poster marking the...