Finn Hudson

Handful of public high school imposing entrance exams for interested students

August 15, 2013Global Politics

Some of America’s best public schools aren’t open to everyone. In fact, these schools often take just 10 percent of applicants — or less. These selective schools are part of a new trend in education to refocus attention on students at the top of the class, and make sure they get the education they need to succeed.

Revenge of the ‘Glee!’ nerds

August 15, 2013Arts, Culture & Media

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