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15 Percent of Americans Are Now on Food Stamps
The number of people getting money to feed themselves and their families hit an all-time high in May.
Education
Formerly Homeless Student Starts Nonprofit to Help His Peers Get to College
19-year-old student Orayne Williams got his first home when he went to college. Now he's working to get other homeless teens there, too.
Education
Chicago Schools and Groupon Team Up to Help Needy Students
Have $12? Starting Tuesday, Chicago residents will be able to buy a Groupon daily deal that purchases school supplies for low income students.
Education
Are "Teacherpreneurs" the Future of Education?
A new book, "Teaching 2030," believes educators need to become entrepreneurially minded leaders.
Culture
Half of Americans Getting Government Aid Swear They've Never Used It
A lot of people think they don't benefit from government help, even if they do.
Education
Is the White House Committed to Addressing the Role Poverty Plays in the Achievement Gap?
The Department of Education is allocating more money to the Promise Neighborhoods program. Is it enough to make a real difference?
News
Pedal to Prosperity: Fighting Poverty with Sturdy Bikes in Sub-Saharan Africa
A durable bike is hard to find in sub-Saharan Africa, but the World Bicycle Relief is delivering thousands of bikes to those who need them most.
Education
New Data Exposes the Staggering Gap Between Rich and Poor Schools
There are huge gaps in access to AP classes and resources between schools in rich neighborhoods and those in poor ones.
Lifestyle
Infographic: Life on Less Than $2 a Day
A global snapshot of the cost of survival in several developing nations
Education
Are Early Interventions the Key to Ending the Black Male Education Crisis?
Scholars say we need to focus intervention efforts for black boys on pre-K through third grade, but the methods raise plenty of questions.
Education
L.A. Schools Get Serious About Rehabbing Lunch Menus, But Will the New Food Help Kids Learn?
The debate about cafeteria food shouldn't just focus on health. It also affects whether teachers can do their jobs effectively.
Business
Game Changing Eyeglasses for the Developing World that Work for Every Prescription
Adaptive eyeglasses eliminate the need for an optician, potentially making it affordable for hundreds of millions of people to see clearly.
Culture
This Woman Is Pretending to Be Poor for Art
The playing poor trend is now an art project. Meet Tania Bruguera, who's becoming an illegal immigrant for a year.
Culture
Rebuttal: It's Not "Playing Poor," It's Symbolic Action
The Global Poverty Project CEO responds to critiques of the Live Below the Line campaign.
Culture
What Do "Pretend to Be Poor" Experiments Really Teach Us?
A new charity project, Live Below the Line, reminds us that pretending to be broke is offensive and unhelpful. Stop doing this.
Education
Ten Commencement Speakers You Wish You'd Had
These ten speakers inspired but still kept it real with their audiences, making their graduation speeches memorable years after they were given.
Education
How Do We Break the Pattern of Poor Teaching for Poor Children?
Teaching that encourages creativity and critical thinking is increasingly reserved for affluent children.
Education
Help Decide Which High School Gets Obama as a Commencement Speaker
Six high schools are competing for the President to be their graduation speaker, and it's (partially) up to a public vote.
