National Problems, Local Solutions: More Reports from Ohio
by James Fallows
America and Americans in the active, not passive, mode (Read it here.)
Category Archives: Education
A Creative Way to Educate Low-Income Students
A Creative Way to Educate Low-Income Students
by Deborah Fallows
In Columbus, Ohio, an innovative school has patched together state funds, work study, and grants to give at-risk kids a high-quality education. (Read it here.)
Raj Shaunak and the Economic Boom in Eastern Mississippi
Raj Shaunak and the Economic Boom in Eastern Mississippi 
by James Fallows
It’s one thing to draw high-skill, high-wage jobs to a place that has historically lacked opportunities. It’s something else altogether to find people qualified to fill them. A local answer to a national question. (Read it here.)
Build Your Own 3D Printer
Build Your Own 3D Printer
by Deborah Fallows
High-school science projects from Mississippi (Read it here.)
A Real Story of Memorial Day
A Real Story of Memorial Day
by Deborah Fallows
The origins of this weekend’s holiday, linking Mississippi and The Atlantic (Read it here.)
Students From Mississippi Write About Their State
Students From Mississippi Write About Their State
by Deborah Fallows
“MSMS is often referred to as the most diverse square mile in the state of Mississippi, alluding to academic interests, ethnicities, belief systems, aspirations, and much more,” a high school senior writes. “It’s true.” (Read it here.)
A Mississippi School Striving for Excellence
A Mississippi School Striving for Excellence
by Deborah Fallows
“I am so happy to be here. I have so many opportunities. I am so fortunate.” (Read it here.)
Emancipation Day Commemoration in Eastern Mississippi
Emancipation Day Commemoration in Eastern Mississippi
by Deborah Fallows
“It’s not a black thing. It’s not a white thing. It’s an American thing.” (Read it here.)
A High School That Teaches Students to Fly, and Other Innovations in ‘Career Technical’ Education
A High School That Teaches Students to Fly, and Other Innovations in ‘Career Technical’ Education
by James Fallows
“A lot of problem-solving skills grow out of the experience of doing things rather than thinking about things.” (Read it here.)
‘Career Technical’ Education: More Middle in the Middle Class?
‘Career Technical’ Education: More Middle in the Middle Class?
by James Fallows
Training students for jobs that are less likely to be outsourced, de-skilled, or stuck at minimum wage. (Read it here.)
American Futures 