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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.
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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.
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.
12 Vintage School Supplies You Can Still Buy
Relive your elementary school days—and spice up your office—with these back-to-school staples.
Scientists Study the Starling Invasion Unleashed on America by a Shakespeare Fan
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.
Meet Zeerak, the Newest Afghan Muppet
He's 4 years old, orange, and a devoted younger brother.
The World's Most Exclusive University Accepts Less Than 1.5 Percent of Applicants
No, it's not in the Ivy League.
How Many Giant Squids Are There? Whale Stomachs May Hold the Answer
Despite their size, giant squids are notoriously difficult to spot.
Try Solving This Riddle From a High School Math Competition
Can you figure out when Cheryl's birthday is?
5 Pop Culture-Inspired Desks
Add a little whimsy to your workspace.
High School Students Design Drug-Detecting Straw to Fight Sexual Assault
The Smart Straw discreetly tests for three common date rape drugs.
Even Parents Couldn’t Figure Out This English Homework Given to 5-Year-Olds
The teacher admitted it didn't belong in a workbook for kindergartners.
7 Discoveries That Started as School Assignments
From a nontoxic insecticide to a dinosaur fossil, some schoolwork is worth a lot more than a good grade.
Study Finds Women in Academia Do More Unpaid "Service" Work
This phenomenon is not unique to academia, but can be seen across many major career fields, from finance to medicine.
5 Courses That Will Help You Become a Better Adult
The Adulting School in Portland, Maine, is just the tip of the iceberg.
Cursive Is Regaining Popularity in U.S. Schools
Traditional script isn't disappearing anytime soon.
Fifth Grader Contacts the Police for Help—With Her Math Homework
While the officers' hearts were in the right place, their numbers weren't.