Education Nation

A solutions-focused conversation about the state of education in America

CPS Outlines Plan to Pay for New...

Officials said salary increases will amount to $103 million in the first year of the three-year contract ratified this week by Chicago Teachers Union.

CTU's Next Fight: School Closures

"I've still got my boxing gloves," says Chicago Teachers Union president Karen Lewis, hours after teachers approve contract deal.

Latest Evergreen Park Strike Talks Fizzle

Teachers now want a mediator to handle negotiations.

Teachers Overwhelmingly Ratify New Contract

More than 20,000 valid ballots were cast, CTU said in a statement.

CPS Proposes Student Make-Up Days From Strike

Most students will have classes on President's Day and see their winter break trimmed back.

Monday, Sep 24, 2012 at 11:44 PM CDT

Charter Schools Look to Expand in Chicago

The Chicago Teachers Union strike may be settled, but its members remain concerned about the expected increase in the number of charter schools. Mary Ann Ahern reports.

Monday, Sep 24, 2012 at 09:58 PM CDT

Education Nation: Common Core

A new program focuses student efforts on core curriculum. Danielle Leigh reports.

Monday, Sep 24, 2012 at 09:55 AM CDT

Athletic Trainers Keep Students Safe

Schools are placing a greater emphasis on keeping student athletes fit and safe.

Monday, Sep 24, 2012 at 09:58 PM CDT

Educators Address Classroom Challenges

Educators focus on solutions to many classroom challenges at NBC's third annual Education Nation summit.

Monday, Sep 24, 2012 at 07:00 AM CDT

Digital Upgrades a Boost for Classrooms

Melissa Harris-Perry's panel of students, educators and experts discuss how best to integrate technology into education, for students at all income levels.

Monday, Sep 24, 2012 at 06:45 AM CDT

Once-Homeless Ivy League Freshman Shares Story

Eboni Boykin, an 18-year-old who overcame homelessness to enroll at Columbia University, encouraged other students with troubles at home to be more open with their teachers. "At the schools where I wasn't keepin...

Monday, Sep 24, 2012 at 06:27 AM CDT

Education Nation Grapples with Schools Crisis

At the Education Nation summit, educators are mulling how to reverse the schools crisis that has left kids in the U.S. with lackluster reading and math proficiency compared to other countries —...

Friday, Sep 21, 2012 at 03:15 PM CDT

Education Nation: Homeschooling Evolution

Homeschooling families find support through networking.

Friday, Sep 21, 2012 at 03:15 PM CDT

Education Nation: iPads In Class

Many schools are using iPads and other tablets in class, but finding the money isn't always easy.

Friday, Sep 21, 2012 at 03:13 PM CDT

Education Nation: Promoting S.T.E.M.

Maryland schools place emphasis on Science, Technology, Engineering and Math.

About Us

Education Nation (EducationNation.com) is NBC News' year-round initiative to engage the country in a solutions-focused conversation about the state of education in America.

In September 2010, NBC News hosted our first Education Nation Summit in New York City, where parents, educators, and students met with leaders in politics, business and technology to explore the challenges and opportunities in education today. In the two years that have followed, Education Nation has visited local communities across the country on the annual Education Nation Tour; developed a thriving on-line community; launched the award-winning Learning Curve blog; and NBC News has committed to in-depth education reporting across the network.

On September 23-25, we will convene our third-annual Education Nation Summit at The New York Public Library.