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As the frustration plays out, the researchers say, it could destabilize India. "What happens," Jeffrey asked, "when the second most populous country in the world can’t absorb a huge number of educated men?"

This is the fifth year Palo Alto-based HP (NYSE: HPQ) has given out these grants, meant to boost the use of technology in teaching. HP has handed out a total of about $60 million in the program since 2004.

Finding the problem areas a student is having with math faster allows educators to begin working on the solution much sooner.

Also on hand were 500 or so venture capitalists, university professors and employees from other tech companies – including some Microsoft competitors – who crowded six to eight people deep around the once-secret exhibits, straining to hear what the world’s largest software company is doing about online privacy, security, translation and programming for kids.

A widespread effort to sharpen the university’s focus on its highest priorities, rather than trying to be all things to all people.

The network of community colleges throughout the U.S. has an integral and increasing role in preparing the nation’s workforce for career and technical training.

As 78 million baby boomers approach retirement, their attention is turning to staying active and re-focusing their careers – and they’re about to get some help from America’s community colleges, thanks to a new "Plus 50 Initiative."

This report examines the interim objectives for student achievement established by states in their accountability plans for the No Child Left Behind Act.

The programs aren’t affiliated with universities, but give students hands-on experience in working with struggling businesses.

More than ever, graduating college seniors are signing up to spend two years in America’s poorest communities as part of Teach for America, the non-profit that recruits and trains top college students for teaching jobs.