Vol. 171 No. 8
COVER
American public schools are struggling to attract and retain high-quality teachers. Is it time we paid them for performance?
NATION
Here's a look at where the candidates stand on the education policies that will have the biggest impact on your child
How They Do It Abroad (Education)
The U.S. can learn lessons from several nations that consistently train their teachers well
A Losing Streak (The Well / Campaign '08)
This is not the race that Hillary Clinton expected to be running. How Clinton is retooling her campaign for trench warfare and gambling everything on Texas and Ohio
Finding Their Faith (Campaign '08)
A new book shows why religion has cost the Democrats elections--and how they've learned from their mistakes
Dying Under the Army's Care (The Well / Time Investigation)
Sergeant Gerald Cassidy returned from Iraq in need of healing. Instead, he died forgotten and alone while under the Army's care. How shoddy treatment is killing soldiers
The Celtic Threebound (The Well / Sport)
Kevin Garnett, Ray Allen and Paul Pierce were aging, singular NBA stars, sans title. But united at once awful Boston, the trio has led the team back to the top
ESSAY
campaign
Why Liberals Love McCain
Playing their dirtiest trick, Republicans are about to nominate a fine human being for President. Have they no shame?
An Unkind Cut (Commentary / Tuned In)
A protest over a serial-killer drama shows that it's not gore that bothers "decency" watchdogs. It's ideas
NOTEBOOK
Dashboard (Briefing / Washington Memo)
Briefing
Verbatim
Campaign Insider (The Page)
A conservative icon and agitator explains why McCain isn't 'right'
Numbers
Best in Show (Briefing / The Moment)
A newcomer with tons of personality takes the prize. Meet the real underdog
WORLD
lawyers, shook Musharraf's government to the core
Postcard: Marfa (Postcard: Marfa)
A far-flung Texas town stars in two of this year's Oscar-nominated films. Yet a proposed truck route could end its precious seclusion. The battle to stay off the beaten path
HEALTH & MEDICINE
Kids suffer when coaches and parents pile on too much training. What to watch for
SOCIETY
Want to make your home as energy efficient as possible--but don't know how? See Joe Harberg
Pillow Talk (Life: Travel - Health - Going Green - Right On Your Money / Travel)
Hotels go to the mattresses, offering some of the comforts of home
BUSINESS
Except this one. Sure, housing's in a hole. But there's a potent case for buying now, whether it's real estate or stocks
ARTS & ENTERTAINMENT
An Academy Award is the ultimate stamp of quality. But what does it really reward?
(Downtime)
5 Things You Should Know About. A monster movie for kids, an underrated film on DVD and one very sharp Kink
Story of My Death (60-Second Synopsis)
PEOPLE
For more than 16 years, he has cross-examined politicians and newsmakers as host of Meet the Press. In this election, his studio is still the premier hot seat in politics. Tim Russert will now take your questions
TO OUR READERS
The Democratic race may be decided by superdelegates. They should follow the voters, not defy them