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Video: No Child Left Behind: Is It Working?

A discussion about state standards, federal funding, and the No Child Left Behind legislation.

Avoiding the Summer Brain Drain

Gearing: Back-to-School Cool

School's in! We've found some smart picks for heading back to class.

Caution: Road Curves Ahead

Review: Vince Carter: Choose Your Course

Vince Carter grew up in Daytona Beach, Florida, competing in soccer, football, tennis, volleyball, track, and basketball. He also played in school bands for seven years. Struggling through his parents' divorce, he developed a positive attitude to carry him forward. In his senior year of high school, Carter earned seventy-six college scholarships for either basketball or music. Choosing to play basketball for the University of North Carolina, he also promised his mother to stay in school. With one college year left, Carter put his name into the 1998 National Basketball Association draft. The Toronto Raptors selected him, and he rose quickly in the NBA ranks.

In 2000, Carter joined the United States Olympic basketball team for competition in Sydney, Australia. Playing with determination, he helped the team win gold. This medal meant more to him than any NBA title. Remembering his promise to his mother, Carter attended summer classes and earned his college degree in African-American studies. To him, all of his NBA wins were less important than finishing school. Carter continues to be an All-Star both on and off the court.

Teaching Kids the Value of Money

"Mommy, can we buy that?" Heard that before? Find out how to teach kids the value of money.

Public School Problem-Solving

Not quite confident in your kid's public schooling, but don't have the means to do anything about it? Try these ideas for at-home learning.

A Training Manual for Older Siblings

Sibling rivalry can't compete with smart suggestions for helping threatened toddlers welcome a new brother or sister.

Review: Yu-Gi-Oh! The Movie

Animal Crafts for Toddlers