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

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

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

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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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The term outlasted the technology.

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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.

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How to bag it the right way.

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

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

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Relive your elementary school days—and spice up your office—with these back-to-school staples.

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One hundred European starlings released in Central Park in 1890 have turned into 200 million across the U.S. today. Now scientists are looking into their genetic diversity.

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He's 4 years old, orange, and a devoted younger brother.

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No, it's not in the Ivy League.

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Can you figure out when Cheryl's birthday is?

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Add a little whimsy to your workspace.

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The teacher admitted it didn't belong in a workbook for kindergartners.

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From a nontoxic insecticide to a dinosaur fossil, some schoolwork is worth a lot more than a good grade.

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This phenomenon is not unique to academia, but can be seen across many major career fields, from finance to medicine.

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The Adulting School in Portland, Maine, is just the tip of the iceberg.

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Traditional script isn't disappearing anytime soon.

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A real bookworm named Clifton started the popular (and oft-banned) study guides nearly 60 years ago.

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You should expect a bit of sarcasm when your student's father is a 'Daily Show' writer.

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Positive school climates are better for students in more ways than one.

School lunches have changed a lot in a century.

Here's a look at how, since 1900, school lunches have evolved from midday meals at home into a $10 billion-a-year business.