School choice surge

by Daniel James Devine

Cover Story | New voucher and tax credit programs in several states are helping Christian students and schools turn corners

[http://www.worldmag.com/2012/08/school_choice_surge]

In this issue: "School choice," Aug. 25, 2012

Vive la différence

by Marvin Olasky

Back to School | Despite pressures from the top to conform, American education is developing a healthy diversity

[http://www.worldmag.com/2012/08/vive_la_diff_erence]

A ready harvest

by Megan Basham

Back to School | Three Teach for America recruits say we don't have to travel far to discover a ripe mission field

[http://www.worldmag.com/2012/08/a_ready_harvest]

Timely teaching

by Marvin Olasky

Back to School | Texas business school teaches that leading a meaningful life is more important than dollar signs

[http://www.worldmag.com/2012/08/timely_teaching]

Name game

by Angela Lu, Mary Jackson

Back to School | Los Angeles public schools opt for rebranding, but little change, in a battle against budget cuts

[http://www.worldmag.com/2012/08/name_game]

Soaping the slippery slope

by Marvin Olasky

Back to School | Two books document the decline of once-Christian colleges into bastions of unbelief

[http://www.worldmag.com/2012/08/soaping_the_slippery_slope]

Vanderbilt squeeze

by Leigh Jones

Back to School | Christian ministries plan their futures under university's new policy against religious groups

[http://www.worldmag.com/2012/08/vanderbilt_squeeze]

Trip to remember

by Edward Lee Pitts

Campaign 2012 | Foreign trip sends signal that Romney wants a renewed commitment to three traditional allies that are on the outs with Obama

[http://www.worldmag.com/2012/08/trip_to_remember]

Looking Ahead

by The Editors

Voyagers at the limits It's now been 35 years since NASA's Voyager spacecrafts were launched to study the Solar System. Both probes carried golden records…

[http://www.worldmag.com/2012/08/looking_ahead]

Mandate begins

by The Editors

And more news briefs

[http://www.worldmag.com/2012/08/mandate_begins]

Nightmare in China

by Angela Lu

Rural woman becomes a bloody victim of nation's anti-child crusade

[http://www.worldmag.com/2012/08/nightmare_in_china]

Crumbling from within

by Mindy Belz

Opposition groups believe the end of Assad is near

[http://www.worldmag.com/2012/08/crumbling_from_within]

Good deeds punished

by Warren Cole Smith

Texas sociologist gets caught in an academic witch hunt

[http://www.worldmag.com/2012/08/good_deeds_punished]

Human Race

by The Editors

Botched Hospital records allegedly reveal that Tonya Reaves, 24, who died after a second trimester abortion at a Chicago Planned Parenthood clinic on July 20,

[http://www.worldmag.com/2012/08/human_race]

Quick Takes

by The Editors

Gray shadow A general store in Rhode Island that dates back to pre-Constitution days closed its doors on Aug. 5 after 224 years in business. College student…

[http://www.worldmag.com/2012/08/quick_takes]

Quotables

by The Editors

'Let all that I am praise the LORD; may I never forget the good things he does for me.' American gymnast Gabrielle Douglas in her first tweet after winning…

[http://www.worldmag.com/2012/08/quotables]

Treadmill checklist

by Marvin Olasky

Books | Catching up on a range of books, from holiness to history

[http://www.worldmag.com/2012/08/treadmill_checklist]

Notable Books

by Edward Lee Pitts

Notable Books | Four books on the Civil War

[http://www.worldmag.com/2012/08/notable_books]

Most likely to succeed

by Marvin Olasky

Q&A | From 'dumbest kid' to school leader: an interview with Dr. Ben Carson

[http://www.worldmag.com/2012/08/most_likely_to_succeed]

Phil's testament

by Arsenio Orteza

Music | Live performance in Ohio displays what makes celebrated Christian guitarist special

[http://www.worldmag.com/2012/08/phil_s_testament]

Notable CDs

by Arsenio Orteza

Notable CDs | Five recent pop-rock releases

[http://www.worldmag.com/2012/08/notable_cds]

Magical child

by Alicia M. Cohn

Movies | The Odd Life of Timothy Green has many hilarious moments but a garbled message about parents and children

[http://www.worldmag.com/2012/08/magical_child]

Hope Springs

by Megan Basham

Movies | Story of an older, married couple overcoming sexual inertia isn't exactly a PG-13 movie

[http://www.worldmag.com/2012/08/hope_springs]

Searching for Sugar Man

by Emily Whitten

Documentary | Indie film sneaks into No. 7 spot at the American box office

[http://www.worldmag.com/2012/08/searching_for_sugar_man]

Total Recall

by Stephanie Perrault

Movies | Poorly paced story, limp acting and unnecessary smut make this a film we're ready to forget

[http://www.worldmag.com/2012/08/total_recall]

Box Office Top 10

by The Editors

Movies | For the weekend of August 3-5 according to Box Office Mojo

[http://www.worldmag.com/2012/08/box_office_top_10]

A better way

by Mary Jackson

Lifestyle | Ministry mentors use relatability to reach hardened hearts

[http://www.worldmag.com/2012/08/a_better_way]

Education en masse

by Daniel James Devine

Technology | Major universities jump onto the online-class juggernaut

[http://www.worldmag.com/2012/08/education_en_masse]

Change in the weather

by Daniel James Devine

Science | Upcoming national science standards squelch alternate views on climate and Darwinism

[http://www.worldmag.com/2012/08/change_in_the_weather]

Surf Church Hossegor

by The Editors

Houses of God | Biarritz, France

[http://www.worldmag.com/2012/08/surf_church_hossegor]

Declawed Lions

by Mark Bergin

Sports | Critics differ on whether the NCAA's punishment of Penn State fits the crime

[http://www.worldmag.com/2012/08/declawed_lions]

In the red zone

by Warren Cole Smith

Money | Markets react to government interventions but recession fears remain

[http://www.worldmag.com/2012/08/in_the_red_zone]

The David Barton controversy

by Thomas Kidd

Religion | Christian critics challenge WallBuilders president on America's founders

[http://www.worldmag.com/2012/08/the_david_barton_controversy]

He meant what he said

by Joel Belz

Campaign 2012 | Don't let the president off the hook for 'You didn't build that'

[http://www.worldmag.com/2012/08/he_meant_what_he_said]

Philosophical differences

by Janie B. Cheaney

Philosophy association approves a highly discriminatory nondiscrimination policy

[http://www.worldmag.com/2012/08/philosophical_differences]

Real policy vs. realpolitik

by Mindy Belz

U.S. foreign policy should put ideals over ideas

[http://www.worldmag.com/2012/08/real_policy_vs_realpolitik]

Mailbag

by The Editors

Letters from our readers

[http://www.worldmag.com/2012/08/mailbag]

Integrity test

by Andrée Seu Peterson

Big opportunities sometimes come with nagging details

[http://www.worldmag.com/2012/08/integrity_test]

Into exile

by Marvin Olasky

What happens to a professor who does everything right but has wrong ideas?

[http://www.worldmag.com/2012/08/into_exile]

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