In this book, teens will learn how to navigate the college funding maze, using grants, scholarships, savings, loans, and other creative options to pay for school.
Explains president Barack Obama's proposals for education, discussing No Child Left Behind reform, early education, affordability of college, teacher recruitment and retention, and other aspects of his plan.
Presents a short study on the duties and responsibilities of the Secretary of Education, and describes the first secretary, Shirley Hufstedler during the Carter administration, the programs the department oversees, protecting students' rights, and more.
