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Phoenix High School Builds Laundry Room to Assist Underprivileged Students
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New Jersey Is the Latest State to Push for Cursive in the Classroom
The anchor-esque Fs, loopy Js, and the rest of the cursive alphabet are staging a comeback in New Jersey.
Do You Have the Smarts to Pass Harvard’s Entrance Exam—From 1869?
Harvard University’s acceptance rate may have been higher in 1869, but that doesn’t mean getting in was easy.
What's the Difference Between a College and a University?
Certain traits define the difference between colleges and universities. (And no, tuition isn't one of them.)
10 Out-of-This-World Facts About Space Camp
Space Camp, located at the U.S. Space and Rocket Center in Huntsville, Alabama, has been educating aspiring astronauts since the 1980s.
10 Eye-Opening Online Courses You Can Take in October 2019
The internet can kill time, but it can also be an educational experience. These 10 courses will have you feeling smarter with a few clicks of the mouse.
Virginia School District Opens Free Clothing Closet for Students in Need
This back-to-school season, finding clothes to wear will be less stressful for underserved students at William Fleming High School in Roanoke County, Virginia.
The 25 Hardest Colleges to Get Into In America
The top school on this list has an acceptance rate of just 5 percent, but another school accepts just 2 percent of those who apply.
How Mister Rogers Used King Friday to Make Friday the 13th Less Scary for Kids
King Friday might be king of Calendarland, but Mister Rogers is definitely the king of understanding kids.
7 Astounding Online Courses You Can Sign Up for in September 2019
From baking the best pizza crust to understanding Shakespeare, we've got the most fascinating online courses you can sign up for this month.
Students Will Never Have to ‘Memorize’ Vocabulary Definitions Again With This Image-Based App
The new learning app matches a word with four pictures that demonstrate its meaning in different ways.
Restaurants Waste 150 Million Crayons Each Year. This Charity Is Donating Them to Classrooms
Every year, restaurants send 150 million crayons to landfills. Crayon Collection is reducing that number by salvaging gently used crayons and donating them to under-funded schools.
This Louisiana Teen Made a School Closet Full of Donated Clothes for Needy Classmates
The community closet has shirts, dresses, and shoes for any middle-schooler who might need a helping hand.
The 25 Best Colleges in America
The college decision process is always tough, but Niche's annual rankings help make it easier for prospective students (and their parents).
Thomas Franklin Vaughns, 99-Year-Old Former Mechanic for the Tuskegee Airmen, Just Received Five Army Medals
Thomas Franklin Vaughns served his country twice, and has spent the rest of his life serving America’s youth.
Why Do Students Get Summers Off?
Discover the real reason why students get summers off each year, which contrary to popular belief, wasn’t because kids had to work on the family farm.
General Mills' Box Tops for Education Program Is Going Digital
The popular program raises money for schools by offering redeemable proof-of-purchase clippings from products like Cheerios. Now consumers can participate via an app.
10 Illuminating Online Courses You Can Take in August
From mastering mindfulness to making macarons, there’s an online class on this list for every type of student.
Teen Activists in Oregon Help Pass Law Allowing Students to Take ‘Mental Health Days’
Thanks to some teen activists, students in Oregon can now stay home from school when they're dealing with mental health issues.
100 Homeless New York City High School Graduates Are Bound for College
Dozens of homeless high school students in New York City who are heading to college in the fall were honored at a recent ceremony.
Las Vegas Is Letting Drivers Pay Their Parking Tickets With Donated School Supplies
For one month this summer, the city of Las Vegas, Nevada, will waive parking ticket fees in exchange for school supply donations of greater or equal value.
Pennsylvania Schools Are Considering Replacing Snow Days With Work From Home Days for Students
Warming temperatures aren’t the only thing rendering snow days obsolete. Pennsylvania lawmakers are taking a cue from the business world and turning snow days into work from home days for their students.
Virginia’s University of Lynchburg Is Adding a Harry Potter Class to Its Fall Curriculum
This fall, Virginia's University of Lynchburg is adding a course called “Harry Potter and the Good Life," in which students will read J.K. Rowling's books as well as the works of philosophers.
The 50 Highest-Paying College Majors for 2019
For students worried about repaying student loan debt, these 50 majors have the highest salary potential in the years post-graduation.