Fixing America's Schools

Read student success stories and learn about the goals we can set to help fix America's schools.

Heroes: Day-Care Drama

A man with a gun, a roomful of screaming children -- and a mom who wouldn't back down.

Is Your College Student Safe at School?

In the wake of Thursday's Northern Illinois University shootings, campus safety is back in the spotlight. RD did its own research and found many colleges are getting smart about new risks. RD gives out grades and tells parents what to study up on.

That's Outrageous! Caught Cheating

Cheating is becoming a problem in schools across the country ... and teachers are the culprits.

From Drug Addict to Class Act

Brenda Combs was a homeless crack addict. How did she wind up a respected schoolteacher?

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1 Best Wake-Up Call
How do we keep kids awake in class? Maybe we should let them sleep in.
2 Best Math Ace
This math genius is teaching kids and adults alike to look at mathematics in an entirely different way.
3 Frank McCourt Interview
Reader's Digest Senior Staff Editor Maureen Mackey talks with McCourt about his life, his years of struggle as a teacher, his ultimate success, and his plans for the next Frank McCourt book.
4 Reader's Digest Campus Crime Rankings
Reader’s Digest ranked America's top colleges and universities from lower to higher reported crime rates. See the complete rankings.
5 18 Questions Parents Should Ask About Campus Safety
Print out this list of top questions you should ask to evaluate how secure your child's college is.
6 Teacher's Bet
An average student is given the hope and confidence to make a difference in the world.
7 Taking the Lead
After decades of segregated proms, a group of students at Turner County High are making a break with the past.
8 No Mercy, Kid!
In the name of "zero tolerance," our schools are treating innocent children like criminals.
9 Outrageous! Protect Our Kids!
How is it that sexual predators are getting a free pass in our children's schools?