Sal Khan, founder of the Khan Academy, sits in the main room of his laboratory school in Silicon Valley. Sami Yenigun/NPR hide caption
Education We've been to school. We know how education works. Right? In fact, many aspects of learning — in homes, at schools, at work and elsewhere — are evolving rapidly, along with our understanding of learning. Join us as we explore how learning happens.
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A Victory For Affirmative Action, And For Many Colleges A Sigh Of Relief
University Of Texas At Austin President Reacts To Affirmative Action Ruling
Abigail Fisher, who challenged the use of race in college admissions, speaks to reporters outside the Supreme Court on Dec. 9, 2015. The Supreme Court upheld the University of Texas' affirmative action program in a 4-3 decision. J. Scott Applewhite/AP hide caption