Education Department Finds No Evidence Of Widespread Cheating On D.C. Exams
A Department of Education investigation has found no evidence of widespread cheating in the Washington, D.C. school system in response to a whistleblower lawsuit filed by a former principal.
January 8, 2013
Michelle Rhee: "The Bee Eater"
As a young elementary teacher in Baltimore, Michelle Rhee struggled to capture the attention of her students. That is, until the day she won over her classroom with a surprising move.
January 8, 2013
Concussion Watch: Wild Card Weekend Roundup
Nearly 10 players per week were diagnosed with a concussion during the NFL regular season, but that figure is poised to hit zero when the first injury report to reflect postseason action is released later this week.
January 7, 2013
Concussion Watch: Week 17 Roundup
At least 10 players left games with possible head injuries on the last day of the NFL regular season Sunday, but because only playoff teams will continue releasing injury reports through next month's Super Bowl, no more than three of those injuries can be officially tallied.
January 2, 2013
Concussion Watch: Week 16 Roundup
Through the first 15 weeks of the NFL season, roughly 10 players per week suffered a concussion. Teams appeared to outdo that pace this past weekend as at least 12 players left games due to possible head injuries.
December 26, 2012
Peter Madoff Sentenced for Role in Brother's Ponzi Scheme
Peter Madoff was sentenced to 10 years in prison on Thursday for his role in the multi-billion dollar Ponzi scheme orchestrated by his older brother, Bernie Madoff.
December 21, 2012
OSHA Investigating Worker Death at McWane Foundry
The foundry is owned by McWane Inc., the Alabama conglomerate that in 2003 became the focus of a FRONTLINE investigation on workplace safety.
December 20, 2012
Concussion Watch: Week 15 Roundup
Week 15 of the NFL season saw at least seven players removed from games because of possible head injuries, however, two players were allowed back onto the field after appearing to sustain a concussion.
December 18, 2012
Concussion Watch: Week 14 Roundup
After three straight weeks in which the number of officially reported head injuries reached the double digits, teams appeared to experience a sharp drop in concussions during Week 14 of the NFL season.
December 13, 2012
Concussion Watch: Week 13 Roundup
Week 13 of the NFL season has come and gone with at least 13 players having been tested for or confirmed with a head injury.
December 13, 2012
FRONTLINE Nominated for 7 Writers Guild Awards
Seven Frontline documentaries have been nominated for the 2013 Writers Guild of America Awards, including six films in the category of current events documentary.
December 7, 2012
Leveson Inquiry Recommends New Regulator for British Press
A long-awaited inquiry of the British press in the wake of the nation's phone-hacking and bribery scandal has recommended the creation of an independent regulator to police a media culture that "at times, can only be described as outrageous," according to the report.
November 29, 2012