EDUCATION
Blending Computers Into Classrooms
P.S. 100 is one of more than 80 schools in New York City that is radically redesigning classrooms or integrating technology to change the way students learn. Article 
Putting a Price on Professors
Should public universities care how much their faculty contribute to the bottom line? A battle is brewing in Texas over whether academic value can be measured in dollars and cents. Article
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Where Teacher Report Cards Fall Short
Local school districts have started to grade teachers based on student test scores, but the early results suggest the effort deserves an incomplete. Article
For-Profit Schools in Detention
Early death reports are known to be exaggerated. For-profit educators' may be an example. Article
Textbooks Up Their Digital Game
Inkling, a tech start-up, is helping to adapt college textbooks to the iPad. Digital textbooks have been slow to get off the ground. Article
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PERSONAL FINANCE
Are You a Robosigner?
Banks aren't the only robosigners. You are too--and it's costing you thousands of dollars. What to look for and avoid when reviewing mortgage, car loan or life insurance contracts. Article
I Love Her, but She May Be Too Expensive
Isaac and Steve Yoder debate how much money to put into an old car and ponder the sinking feeling that a vehicular relationship. Article
Getting Them While They're Young
Some financial planners are going after a younger demographic, banking on their ability to help today's young investor become tomorrow's "big" client. Article
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Yoder & Sons: A Summer of More School--and Growing Up
The college years are a transition period in the relationship between a child and parents. Isaac Yoder is caught in the gray area between childhood and adulthood. Article
Credit-Card Rates Climb
Borrowing rates for a large portion of U.S. credit-card accounts have been rising and are likely to climb further in the near future. Article
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CAREERS
College Grads Expand Lead in Job Security
College graduates not only earn more, but they are far more likely to keep their jobs when times get tough. Article
Video Resumes Reveal Too Much
Job seekers may be ready for their close-up, but hiring managers are less than impressed. Article
Dot-Jobs Draws Worry
Site operators fear domain expansion will crowd market.
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WORK & FAMILY
Managing Expectations of Costly Kids
Amid tight household budgets and a growing belief that today's youth will face a lasting drop in their standard of living, many parents are working to reshape children's expectations. Article
The Parental Push to Repeat a Grade
In an era when rigorous academic skill-building starts in kindergarten, more parents are considering grade retention as a way to get their children off to a strong start in school. Article
A New White-Collar Juggle
Furloughs, pay cuts and layoffs have driven many white-collar workers to find a second job. But moonlighting can take its toll on the primary job, as well as home life. Article
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