States will compete for more than four billion dollars in grants to support the best plans for improving schools.

VOA: special.2009.07.30

Now they will be able to locate genes for any desired trait, improving quality, nutritional value and disease resistance.

VOA: special.2009.10.20

The new study led by Doctor Shetgiri shows that parents could help prevent bullying by improving communication and involvement with their children.

VOA: special.2010.05.06

Now they will be able to identify genes for any desired trait, improving quality,nutritional value and disease resistance.

VOA: special.2009.11.03

The researchers say estimating and preventing early deaths in adults is just as important as improving child survival.

VOA: special.2010.05.05

The projects include improving wetlands in the Picayune Strand in Southwest Florida and repairs to Lake Okeechobee's dike.

VOA: special.2009.06.30

She says any discussion about improving the environment must include a discussion about changing the animal food production industry and changing people's diets.

VOA: special.2009.11.06

Soon after his building was finished, builders in Chicago and New York City began copying and improving on the idea of building up.

VOA: special.2010.03.31

Last month, American scientists began work on a project aimed at improving the ability to predict tornadoes.

VOA: special.2009.06.09

Engineers,inventors, students and others come together to design and test different methods and materials for improving stoves.

VOA: special.2010.02.01

The award recognizes the work of individuals who have helped human development by improving the quality, quantity or availability of food in the world.

VOA: special.2009.11.10

The goals include cutting poverty, improving access to health care and providing education to all children.

VOA: special.2010.06.24

Getting children to be more physically active in and after school and improving playgrounds in neighborhoods.

VOA: special.2010.06.07

The people in the camps seemed to have lost all hope of improving their lives.

VOA: special.2010.06.13