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This Organization Is Bringing LGBTQ+ Representation to Rural Schools One Box of Books at a Time
Books range from the classic (James Baldwin’s ‘Giovanni’s Room’) to the contemporary (Adam Silvera’s ‘They Both Die at the End’).
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Students In Virginia Are Getting Their School Library Books Delivered By Drone
With classrooms and public libraries closed, Virginia's Montgomery County school district has partnered with Google's drone company Wing to deliver books to kids.
The American Museum of Natural History Just Launched OLogy, an iPad App Version of Its Science Website for Kids
Kids can learn about archaeology, marine biology, and other “-ologies” through games, interactive lessons, and more.
Virginia Tech Awards Moose the Therapy Dog With Honorary Doctorate
After supporting staff and students at Virginia Tech for six years, Moose the Therapy Dog received his honorary doctorate during a virtual commencement ceremony on May 15.
The Little News Ears Podcast Helps Keep Kids Informed Without Overwhelming Them
The podcast, created by a New Jersey educator, presents topics in an upbeat, Mr. Rogers-inspired manner.
Google’s New ‘Read Along’ App Can Help Improve Your Child’s Reading Skills
With Read Along, a new interactive learning app from Google, kids can get reading assistance any time at home.
PBS Is Making Several Ken Burns Documentaries Available for Free to Teachers and Students
The selection includes some of Ken Burns’s best documentaries, from ‘The Civil War’ to ‘The Roosevelts.’
Yale and Scholastic Have Released a Free Workbook to Help Children Cope During the Coronavirus Pandemic
The 16-page downloadable workbook features lovable cartoon creatures and activities that help kids process their emotions.
May vs. Might: When to Use Each Word
'May' and 'might' are two modal verbs that are often used interchangeably, but there are grammar rules governing which one is technically correct.
J.K. Rowling Announces ‘Harry Potter at Home’ Site With Magical Crafts and Activities for Everyone Stuck Inside
Now, you can learn how to draw a Niffler while you listen to the first Harry Potter audiobook for free.
University of California and McMaster University Are Offering Their Learning How to Learn Course Online for Free
Learning How to Learn, offered by the University of California, San Diego and McMaster University, teaches you how to combat procrastination, process new information, and much more.
84-Year-Old Italian Nonna Is Live-Streaming Pasta-Making Classes From Her Home Outside Rome
If you're stuck inside, pass the time with a virtual pasta-making class taught by an Italian nonna outside Rome.
Sesame Workshop Shares New Resources and Activities to Help Parents and Kids Cope With Self-Isolation
Elmo and the rest of the ‘Sesame Street’ characters help teach kids how to wash their hands and how to feel better about being stuck at home.
Kids Can Join Children's Book Author Mo Willems for Daily "Lunch Doodles" on YouTube
Kids isolated at home can tune into the Kennedy Center's YouTube channel at 1 p.m. EST every weekday for "lunch doodles" with artist-in-residence Mo Willems.
39 Notable New York University Alumni
From Oscar-winning actors to CEOs, these are some of the most notable people to have attended and graduated from New York University.
49 Notable Columbia University Alumni
Columbia University, Manhattan's Ivy League institution, boasts Alexander Hamilton, Barack Obama, and even Alicia Keys (sort of) among its former students.
10 New Skills You Can Learn at Home
Check out these classes you can take online that cover new languages, cooking basics, Python programming, and much more.
Finland's Free Online Course in AI Will Be Available in 24 Languages
After rolling out its free online class on artificial intelligence in 2018, Finland is making it accessible to more students as a gift to the EU.
The University of Texas at San Antonio Is Offering Free Tuition to Thousands of Students
The college is opening its doors to qualifying first-time freshmen who meet income and academic requirements.
Phoenix High School Builds Laundry Room to Assist Underprivileged Students
If similar programs are any indication, Maya High School could see a significant leap in attendance and participation.
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.