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Handful of public high school imposing entrance exams for interested students

Global 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.

Rural schools recruit international students to raise money

Global Politics

Public Hindu school a first for Britain

Mrs. Booi, a Xhosa teacher at COSAT, leads the school in prayer.

School Year Blog: Does Prayer Belong in South Africa’s Public Schools?

Education Week: One Public School’s Experiences in Detroit

The World

Splitting up boys and girls: a new choice in public education

In Denver, school officials have announced an experiment in school choice, offering the choice for parents to send their daughters to an all-girls public school. It’s a growing national trend. A discussion from The Takeaway.