Examining Education

As students across the United States head back to school, CNN is taking a closer look at education.

Do uniforms and dress codes really help students focus on academics? Is standardized testing truly the best way to measure performance for teachers and students? Are students being given too much homework -- or not enough?

And what about the subjects now taught in public classrooms? Are public educators focused on the right priorities? MORE>>

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