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Martin and Louisa begin couples therapy, but neither of them expects to receive homework. Louisa's former student Peter shadows Martin around the surgery for work experience. Mrs. Tishell's estranged husband returns and wants to give their relationship another go.

Accountability culture varies from country to country and region to region, but three common elements appear in most educational systems. Compare and contrast how access, achievement, and a combination of standards and assessments play out in the U.S. and Finland, and look at one notable exception-the consensus culture of Japan.

James Cromwell (Babe) stars in this heartwarming adaptation of the acclaimed best-seller about an eight-year-old Cherokee boy in Tennessee's Smoky Mountains during the 1930s. That boy is Little Tree (Joseph Ashton), sent to live with his mountain-dwelling grandparents after the loss of his mother and father. It's the beginning of a new life for Little Tree, filled with joy, discovery, setbacks, triumphs and good friends like mystical Cherokee seer...

Despite an attempt on her life by the Taliban, Malala Yousafzai has continued to fight for the rights of children to become educated. As the youngest person to be awarded the Nobel Peace Prize, her courage and conviction, continue to push her to fight for what she believes in. This riveting and inspiring biography tells the story of a young girl whose bravery and intellect continue to amaze the world.

At the trattoria, Cybill runs into Mrs. Audrey Sweeney, Zoey's guidance counselor. Cybill learns that Zoey told her counselor that Cybill is unable to speak on a panel at Career Day because she will be tied up at the Wisconsin Film Festival. Eager to reverse Zoey's lie, Cybill confesses that she's allergic to cheese and has been removed as a speaker, thus making her available to attend.

Delve into the question of why evidence-based educational policymaking has become a global phenomenon by looking at the way data is used to shape what teachers and students do in the classroom. See how governing bodies can bureaucratize the ways data is collected, presented, and interpreted-or manipulated.

Most economists would agree that education offers one of the highest returns of any investment; however, paying for college often involves taking on student loans. Whether you're a high school student or a parent preparing to pay for your child's tuition, learn the key risks of student loans, and see what tax advantages you might apply toward a college education.

Probe the potential for brain imaging to evaluate a student's cognitive abilities. Can brain data be used to create a profile that would predict not only the pattern of cognitive strengths and weaknesses, but also how to tailor education for a person with that pattern?

At first glance, Oliver Cowie-devoted family man, respected educator, all-round good guy-seems an unlikely murder victim, until he's found in a pool of blood, bludgeoned to death in his study. But scratch the surface and it turns out there's no shortage of suspects, ranging from his own wife to feuding colleagues, a vengeful ex-pupil, disgruntled parents, and a rather too-familiar family cleaner.

It's time for spring cleaning and the Rugrats are concerned about Didi's quest to get rid of the dust bunnies. / Angelica is sent to a new age preschool and the teachers tell her parents that Angelica has "sharing issues".