A new study provides evidence that childhood poverty may affect adult cognitive functioning at least partly through biological mechanisms [elevated stress hormones in childhood]. At a time when poverty of all types is rapidly rising across the world, this is deeply disturbing. We need to get elimination of poverty higher on the overly-crowded reform agenda: Poverty Goes Straight to the Brain By Brandon Keim Growing up poor isn’t merely hard on kids. It might also be bad for their

Education Secretary Arne Duncan said Tuesday that mayors should take control of big-city school districts where academic performance is suffering. Duncan said mayoral control provides the strong leadership and stability needed to overhaul urban schools.

Education Secretary Arne Duncan said Tuesday that mayors should take control of big-city school districts where academic performance is suffering.

HONG Leong Tokio Marine Takaful Bhd (HLTM Takaful) has launched HLTMT i-Grad scheme, a long-term education savings scheme to help finance education expenses while providing takaful protection.