Why Do People Give Apples to Teachers?
The link between teachers and apples goes back centuries.
The link between teachers and apples goes back centuries.
Freshmen (and their parents) want their first home-away-from-home to feel safe, and many institutions excel in that department.
Years before becoming a globally famous singer, Prince showed solidarity for his teachers as they demanded better wages and working conditions.
Even a degree from an Ivy League college or university won't save you from embarrassing spelling mistakes.
The most expensive college tuition on the list belongs to an Ivy League school. So does the least expensive.
The crow, known as Cosmo, made a stir at Allen Dale Elementary by teaching kids a few choice expletives.
The states with the best public schools are almost all in the Northeast, with special guest appearances by Nebraska and Wisconsin.
Whether you've been out of school for two years or 20, you may feel at home in one of these educated U.S. cities.
A hen named Henry patrols the parking area of a New Zealand preschool. According to one student, Henry ensures that "when cars come, they don't drive over the children."
These online colleges and universities offer the biggest returns on investment based on their tuition, average student debt levels, and post-grad salary data.
It’s not exactly student loan forgiveness, but it will help you justify taking the European vacation you’ve always dreamed of.
This very German word became embedded in the American vernacular—but not before German politicians tried to ban kindergarten entirely.
The $650,000 in grant money will go to restoring and preserving the campuses of eight historically Black colleges and universities in the U.S.
Because the best way to find out if unicorns are real is to trek to the nearest forest and look for one yourself.
At Linda Tutt High School, students can pick up groceries for their families using a good deed-based point system.
These institutions of higher learning have been around for centuries—in some cases, even a millennium.
Before Vladimir Nabokov gained fame for ‘Lolita,’ he helped hone the writing skills of a future Supreme Court icon.
Grant Imahara, who passed away in July at age 49, is the namesake of The Grant Imahara STEAM Foundation, which will help bring opportunities to students.
It’s hard to compete with the Ivy League schools, but the institutes of technology are putting up a good fight.
Some people are confused by the DO designation for health care providers, but it's not really so unusual.
The designer of the infamously persistent Duolingo owl will also be on hand to answer questions about his creation.
The majority of American teenagers once learned how to drive in driver's ed. Today, you won't find these staples of highway safety instruction in the classroom.
You can't spend the upcoming school year at Hogwarts Castle, but this collection of free online classes offers the next-best thing.
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