Harvard economist empirically studying children and education.
- paying kids to get good grades has no effect on grades
- Five common elements to higher test scores: increased instructional time, data-driven instruction, feedback for teachers, tutoring (especially so), culture of high expectations
- emphasizes quick testing to keep results relevant

Theory that French children are better behaved due to more defined boundaries and sternness in "educating" children rather than half-hearte scolding.

The denial of visas was a sad end to an inspirational story of a fledgling program for poor children who hoped to test their skills against the best teams in the world.

Zinc supplements may help save the lives of children with severe diarrhea when given in conjunction with oral rehydration solution.

A charity turns to a for-profit model in Jakarta to make healthy street food available to poor children.