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4 Old Men Who Played College Football

College football is usually a young man’s game, but occasionally an old timer finds his way onto the field.

The 2019 College Rankings Are Here. See Where Your Favorite School Landed

Princeton continues to dominate the rankings, but a few other schools climbed up the list this year.

The 5 Countries That Pay Teachers More Than the U.S.

America ranks sixth globally in terms of teacher salaries.

Take Heart, Nerds—Science Says the Cool Kids Don't Stay Cool

A longitudinal study finds that the 13-year-olds with social cachet lose it by the time they're young adults.

National WWII Museum and Arizona State University Have Teamed Up to Offer a World War II Master's Degree Program

It's the first program of its kind in the U.S.

Attention Parents: Crayons Sold at Dollar Tree and Amazon May Contain Asbestos

Something to keep in mind while completing your back-to-school shopping list.

Kellogg's Releases Braille and Audio Lunch Box Notes for Visually Impaired Kids

Just in time for back-to-school season.

A New Game Show Helps Contestants Pay Off Their Student Loans

Crippling debt has never been more fun.

Northeastern University Is Now Handing Out Echo Dots to Its Students

Alexa, where's the party?

Here Are the Colleges In Each State With the Best Job Placement Rates

Spoiler: None of the Ivies made the cut.

School Buses May Soon Come with Seat Belts

Federal regulators are still arguing over whether belts will make a difference in passenger safety.

The Best Strategy for Guessing on a Multiple-Choice Quiz

Get a separate sheet of paper ready.

10 Facts about John Knowles's A Separate Peace

The 1959 tale of prep-school friendship against the backdrop of war has sold more than 8 million copies.

At One Swiss University, You Can Now Major in Yodeling

"The whole yodeling scene will benefit from their new skills,” said one instructor.

Design Firm Envisions the Driverless School Bus of the Future

One design firm says loading children onto a bus with no driver isn't as crazy as it sounds.

New Pop-Up Museum in Maryland Looks at What It's Like Being a Teen Today

Exhibitions at the Museum of Contemporary American Teenagers (MoCAT) touch on everything from college admissions stress to fear of gun violence.

High School's Anonymous Pantry Offers Discreet Access to Necessities

Students are able to browse food, clothes, and toiletries free from judgment.

How a Rain-Soaked Seattle Bookstore Helped Invent the School Backpack

In 1972, University of Washington students needed something durable to carry their books and keep them from getting wet. The co-founder of JanSport had a solution.

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Tulane University Offers Free Semester to Students Affected by Hurricane Maria

After surviving Hurricane Katrina, the university wants to pay it forward.

Why Are So Many Blackboards Green?

The term outlasted the technology.

16 Inspiring Quotes About Teachers

We all love teachers, but some of us are better at articulating why. Take a look at some of the most memorable quotes about this important profession.

Hot Tips To Keep Your Pack Lunch Cool

How to bag it the right way.

When Schools Offer Free Laundry Services, Attendance Goes Up

Many students would rather skip class than go to school in dirty clothes.

11 Secrets of School Bus Drivers

While little Johnny is off at school, they're probably catching a movie.

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