School Curriculum Falls Short on Bigger Lessons

"Many child development experts worry that the ever-growing emphasis on academic performance means many children aren't developing life skills like motivation, focus and resilience, predictors of long-term success."

High Schools to Offer Plan to Graduate 2 Years Early

"Dozens of public high schools in eight states will introduce a program next year allowing 10th graders who pass a battery of tests to get a diploma two years early and immediately enroll in community college."

Foreign Languages Fade in Class — Except Chinese

"Thousands of public schools stopped teaching foreign languages in the last decade, according to a government-financed survey — dismal news for a nation that needs more linguists to conduct its global business and diplomacy. But another contrary trend has educators and policy makers abuzz: a rush by schools in all parts of America to offer instruction in Chinese."