Surprising numbers, facts and figures on our nation's schools.

Based in Brooklyn, New York, the two landmark schools are not only taught by teachers - they're governed by them, too. How a powerful teacher's union hopes to change the face of education in America.

A listing of outreach events in your area.

The U.S. is in an economic race, competing with countries around the globe. The outcome of that contest will have a lot to do with our schools.

Everyone agrees that teachers are the single most important factor in student performance. But what makes a great teacher? And how do we best recruit, retain and reward them?

The education system is a national and state economic crisis. Future graduates will not be able to compete for jobs in our global economy. Are alternative schools the answer?

NCLB has dramatically changed the landscape of our schools. Due to be reauthorized next year, it's likely to top the agenda of the next President. What is its future?

School finance is one of the most vigorously debated issues in education reform. One of the key questions: should the federal government pump more money into America's schools?

Meet some of the characters and schools featured in the program.

Why we chose Ohio to best represent the American educational experience.

Education Platforms for presidential candidates Sen. John McCain and Sen. Barack Obama.

25 years ago, the report, Nation at Risk: The Imperative For Educational Reform, came to a disturbing conclusion: our education system was falling behind the rest of the world. How have our schools fared since these wake-up calls? Are we still a nation at risk?