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Breakthrough Discoveries Mostly by Older Scientists, Study Finds

To win the Nobel Prize takes scientists years longer than a century ago.

Survey Finds Cheating Among Students at All GPA Levels

A students sits on the steps of Widener Library at Harvard University in Cambridge

Many students surveyed justify cheating by saying that everyone cheats, survey finds.

Idaho Requires Two Online Courses for High School Graduation

Idaho became on Thursday the first U.S. state to require two online courses for high school graduation when state officials approved the requirement.

U.S. Students Score Low on Math and Reading, Still Achievement Gap in NAEP

The 2011 federal exam shows U.S. students still lag behind other countries in math scores despite improvements, while reading scores have dropped. Education Secretary Duncan places blame for low literacy on No Child Left Behind, which encourages test inflation and has failed to close the achievement gap between white and minority students in America.

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Martin Luther King Jr. - Thousands Attend MLK Memorial Dedication in Washington

Thousands of Americans gathered on the National Mall in Washington, D.C., on Sunday to dedicate a memorial to the nation's foremost civil rights leader, Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. The ceremony was postponed from a date in August, due to Hurricane/Tropical Storm Irene.

Teenagers Cite Religious, Moral Reasons for Not Having Sex: Study

Study shows trends in sexual activity in teenagers.

California Passes 'Dream Act' for Illegal Immigrant Students

Gov. Jerry Brown signed the second half of the two-part California Dream Act on Saturday, which will make undocumented immigrant students in California eligible for state-funded financial aid for college.

Sesame Street Gets a New Muppet Friend to Learn About Hunger

New Muppet friend coming to Sesame Street to teach about hunger.

Young women drink beer from a twin-barrelled funnel before the Preakness Stakes in Baltimore

Discussing Your Drunken Escapades on Facebook? You May Have a (Drinking) Problem

Study suggests that students who discuss their drinking habits on Facebook may have problems.

10 Best Math and Science High Schools in America

America has on its priority list to build its students' skills in the areas of science, technology, engineering, and math, also known as STEM. But which schools are actually mastering teaching in these areas? The U.S. News & World Report for the first time released a list ranking math- and science-specific high schools.

Michigan Stadium is seen before the start of the NCAA college football game between University of Michigan and Notre Dame in Ann Arbor.

University of Michigan Sustainability Initiatives Will Bring Solar Panels, Hybrid Buses to Campus

University of Michigan to invest more than $70 million in sustainability initiatives.

Seven New York Teens Arrested in Alleged SAT Cheating Ring

Seven New York teenagers were arrested for participating in a cheating scheme that allegedly paid a college student thousands of dollars to impersonate as high school students and take the SAT for them.

USDA Recalls Beef For Georgia School Lunches Due to E. Coli Worries

The USDA has recalled 40,000 pounds of ground beef meant for school lunches in Georgia due to possible E. coli contamination.

Kolajo Afolabi: Missing Harvard Graduate Student Found Dead

Kolajo Afolabi, the Harvard graduate student who went missing on Wednesday, was found dead after suffering a fatal head injury during a morning run.

Zachary Frantzen prays with his family before dinner in Longmont

Family Dinners May Help Teens Stay Away From Drugs: Study

Study shows that teenagers who have frequent dinners with family less likely to do drugs.

A model smokes a cigarette and talks on her cellular phone backstage at the BCBG Max Azria fall fashion show during New York Fashion Week

Step Away From the Computer! Exercise May Help Teen Smokers Quit the Habit, Study Says

Study shows that exercise may help teenagers quit smoking.

2000-Year-Old Nazca Lines in Human, Animal Forms: Did We Have Sky Visitors in the Past? (Photos)

Nazca Lines, the most outstanding group of geoglyphs in the world are one of the mysteries to which man has still not found answer. Imprinted on the surface of the desert pampa sand are about 300 hundred figures made of straight lines, geometric shapes and pictures of animals and birds - and their patterns are only clearly visible from the air.

Mysterious Stone Structures Similar to Peruvian 'Nazca Lines' Discovered in Middle East

Researchers have discovered in the Middle East thousands of lines similar to the Nazca lines in Peru. The structures discovered in the desert are visible only from the air, and were never seen before. The discovery was made with the help of satellite-mapping technologies and an aerial photography program in Jordan.

Staten Island Couple Charged in $2.5M Preschool Scam

Federal prosecutors on Friday charged a Staten Island couple who bled more than more than $2.5 million in government funds from a food program meant for financing nutritious meals for preschoolers.

Brighton School Among 19 Named National Blue Ribbon Schools in New York

The National Blue Ribbon School award honors public and private elementary, middle and high schools based on students' academic excellence or for the schools' progress in closing achievement gaps, especially among disadvantaged and minority students

UC Tuition: Students May See 16 Percent Increases for Four Years

University of California tuition may increase by up to 16 percent each year for the next four years if the system doesn't get more state funding, according to a long-term budget plan released Wednesday.

Top 10 Best Colleges: U.S. News and World Report

The U.S. News and World Report's Rankings of the Best Colleges for 2011

Search for Missing California Boy With Severe Autism Resumed After Bad Weather Delays

Joshua Robb, 8, ran away from his school on Monday.

U.S. News 2012 College Rankings: Harvard on Top, But Lots of Changes Below

The latest top colleges list contains a lot of the usual suspects at the top -- schools with names most people would recognize; however, the broader field contained considerable ranking changes.

Best Colleges in America Listed in U.S. News 2012 Ranking: Harvard is No. 1

College-bound students and admissions officers, take note: U.S. News and World Report released its annual college rankings for 2012 on Tuesday, offering the latest snapshot of the higher-education hierarchy.

A 4.5m frozen Great Hammerhead Shark is seen at Melbourne Aquarium

What Big Teeth They Had! Scientists Discover Ancient Predatory Fish

Academy of Natural Sciences discovers predatory fish fossil.

Kenyan police find 75 bodies in slum fire

At least 75 bodies have been recovered after petrol that had spilled into an open sewer caught fire and sent a wave of flame through a densely populated slum in the Kenyan capital, police said on Monday.

Medical Schools Pay Less Attention to LGBT Needs: Study

According to the study done by the researchers from Stanford University School of Medicine, the medical schools spend very less time teaching students about the health issues facing the LGBT community.

EcoKat: First Eco-Friendly College Mascot, Kansas State Goes Green [PHOTOS]

Kansas State University has gone green, releasing EcoKat, the first eco-friendly college mascot, highly criticized by students.

Hurricane Irene Aftermath: Universities Cope With Disrupted Move-Ins

The effects of Hurricane Irene have not been as dire as expected, but the storm did wreak havoc on universities throughout the Northeast, many of which shut down part or all of their campuses or postponed student move-in dates.

Google Chairman Schmidt smiles during a rehearsal of his MacTaggart lecture speech for the Edinburgh International Television Festival in Edinburgh, Scotland

UK’s Digital Media Economy Track Record Poor, Says Google’s Eric Schmidt

Google Chairman Eric Schmidt said less importance given to computer science in the British education system is holding the country’s digital media economy.

Earthquake in Virginia Shuts Down Schools

Six schools in Louisa County will reopen the day after Labor Day.

Missouri Law's Restriction on Student-Teacher Companionship: The Teachers' Argument

The Missouri State Teachers Association (MSTA) has filed a lawsuit on Friday against the new law that prohibits teachers from being Facebook friends with their students.

Are State Budget Cuts Hampering Education?

Nearly 300 students from Irene-Wakonda School District in southeastern South Dakota will no longer have Friday classes, as the schools here have adopted a four-day school week for reducing costs and dealing with state budget cuts to education.

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