Education Nation

A solutions-focused conversation about the state of education in America

Digital Upgrades a Boost for Classrooms

Melissa Harris-Perry's panel of students, educators and experts discuss how best to integrate technology into education, for students at all income levels.

Longoria, NYC Mayor Back Candidates in...

Three LAUSD school board positions are up for grabs, and the upcoming vote that could have a significant impact on Southland children’s education and future has attracted national attention.

Lakewood School to Close In Effort to...

In an effort to cut $20 million out of the Long Beach Unified School District’s budget, the school board voted Tuesday evening to close James Monroe Elementary School in Lakewood and eliminate grades...

Families Scramble as Children...

The Early Head Start program enrolls children from birth to age 3. Some families are abruptly learning their kids can be "aged out" of the program the moment they turn 3. The Halley family is...

Students Take Nutrition into Their Own Hands

As part of a lunch pilot program, students are making salads from scratch, and selling them to other students.

Monday, Sep 24, 2012 at 08:37 PM PDT

Dual-Immersion Program Preps Students for Global Economy

Principal Virginia Castro says students must be educated with a global emphasis. Her elementary school teaches nearly 80 percent of its instruction in Spanish, even to English-speaking students.

Monday, Sep 24, 2012 at 07:58 PM PDT

Education Nation: Common Core

A new program focuses student efforts on core curriculum. Danielle Leigh reports.

Monday, Sep 24, 2012 at 07:55 AM PDT

Athletic Trainers Keep Students Safe

Schools are placing a greater emphasis on keeping student athletes fit and safe.

Monday, Sep 24, 2012 at 07:58 PM PDT

Educators Address Classroom Challenges

Educators focus on solutions to many classroom challenges at NBC's third annual Education Nation summit.

Monday, Sep 24, 2012 at 04:45 AM PDT

Once-Homeless Ivy League Freshman Shares Story

Eboni Boykin, an 18-year-old who overcame homelessness to enroll at Columbia University, encouraged other students with troubles at home to be more open with their teachers. "At the schools where I wasn't keepin...

Monday, Sep 24, 2012 at 04:27 AM PDT

Education Nation Grapples with Schools Crisis

At the Education Nation summit, educators are mulling how to reverse the schools crisis that has left kids in the U.S. with lackluster reading and math proficiency compared to other countries —...

Friday, Sep 21, 2012 at 01:15 PM PDT

Education Nation: iPads In Class

Many schools are using iPads and other tablets in class, but finding the money isn't always easy.

Friday, Sep 21, 2012 at 01:15 PM PDT

Education Nation: Homeschooling Evolution

Homeschooling families find support through networking.

Friday, Sep 21, 2012 at 01:13 PM PDT

Education Nation: Promoting S.T.E.M.

Maryland schools place emphasis on Science, Technology, Engineering and Math.

OPINION

Thursday, Sep 20, 2012 at 08:59 AM PDT

By Joe Mathews

Opinion: To Fight Prop 30, Fight the Triggers

Beating Prop 30 will require more than opposing its taxes. It will require beating its built-in alternatives: trigger cuts to schools and higher education.

About Us

Education Nation (EducationNation.com) is NBC News' year-round initiative to engage the country in a solutions-focused conversation about the state of education in America.

In September 2010, NBC News hosted our first Education Nation Summit in New York City, where parents, educators, and students met with leaders in politics, business and technology to explore the challenges and opportunities in education today. In the two years that have followed, Education Nation has visited local communities across the country on the annual Education Nation Tour; developed a thriving on-line community; launched the award-winning Learning Curve blog; and NBC News has committed to in-depth education reporting across the network.

On September 23-25, we will convene our third-annual Education Nation Summit at The New York Public Library.