Education Top Ten

Adulting School Teaches Young Adults Grown-Up Skills Many young adults struggle with the transition to adulthood, finding it difficult to do things like manage their money and pay their bills on time. This new school in Maine is here to help. Read more on NPR

In honor of 'Shark Tank' hitting the $100 million in deals made on the show, one of Mark Cuban’s business partners -- Shaan Patel -- is sharing the six greatest lessons he’s learned after a year of working with the self-made billionaire and Dallas Mavericks owner. from Forbes Education

The Florida teen hopes the movie will inspire other young girls to pursue interests in STEM. from Forbes Education

Denver Looks For Balanced Approach To School Choice Denver's innovative approach to school choice gets high marks from parents and pundits. The program also includes rebooting and even closing down under-performing schools, mostly in neighborhoods with some of the most vulnerable students. Read more on NPR

The Mile High Promise, And Risk, Of School Choice Denver's innovative approach to school choice gets high marks from many parents and pundits. The program also raises questions about the limitations of choice in narrowing access and equity gaps. Read more on NPR

Poor Education Leads To Lost Dreams And Low Income For Many Jehovah's Witnesses When it comes to education, not all religions are created equal. Jehovah's Witnesses have the lowest rate of formal education. And that can have a detrimental effect on those who leave the religion. Read more on NPR

Why This High School Band Is Only Buying Music From Composers Of Color Often, high School band music is composed by white men. So this school is seeking out music from women and composers of color who are writing music, but aren't being published at the same rate. Read more on NPR