Colorado teachers say their students are missing something that helps determine their academic success—grit. Some educators and parents have developed strategies to build more grit in their kids.

Students are learning real-life skills in a professional setting, applicable for just about anything.“If we want to prepare our students for careers that are competitive and high-paying, we need to give them the opportunity in high school,” says Michelle Chen, Seaside High School robotics instructor.

Will the U.S. Department of Education be dismantled? Or does Trump's proposal ring hollow? Tune into this story as we provide updates in the months leading up to his first day in office.

U.S. News & World Report updated its rankings of the best elementary and middle schools nationwide. Do you recognize any on this list?