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The American shopping mall, that shrine to bland, homogeneous commercialism, seems to be an endangered species. As WorldChanging reports, malls...
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Ira Glass, featured in this month's GOOD magazine, is converting his amazing radio program into a TV show on Showtime. Here is a teaser.
It sounds like an inane question-one whose affirmative answer is augmented by a taken-aback eye roll-but it was inspired by Salon's excellent...

It's week four of The Great American Teach-Off and you've narrowed it to four teachers. See what peers and parents have to say about the finalists.

Vote starting today and help one deserving teacher win $10K to continue their good work, one student at a time.

Eight finalists remain in The Great American Teach-Off, see who they are and cast your vote in round two of voting.

The Great American Teach-Off Round 2 has come to an end. Find out which inspiring teacher received the $10,000 classroom grant.
For anyone who's been canned since September, here's some decent news. COBRA-that confusing program that lets you continue your health insurance...

We're down to eight teachers competing to win a $10,000 classroom grant. Vote now to make sure your favorite teacher makes it to round three.

Four teachers are vying for your votes. Watch this week's round of videos to help decide who should win the $10,000 classroom grant.

Our polls close at 9AM (PT), so it's your last chance to help choose America's most innovative teacher.

Nominate a great educator before Monday, February 20 and help us find the next winner of a $10,000 classroom grant.

Meet the top ten finalists for The Great American Teach-Off, then cast your vote to help your favorite teacher make it to the next round.
Under most of our radar, South American cities have successfully integrated gondola-like Cable Propelled Transit systems into their public...

It's week three of our $10k grant-giving contest. Find out which teachers made this week's round and vote for who will advance.

After weeks of voting, we're proud to announce the winner of the Great American Teach-Off. See which educator earned your votes—and the $10K grant.

The winner of The Great American Teach-Off Round 2 has been announced. Check out this video to meet your winner.