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Students' access to technology has been a topic of concern, with disparities still existing across different income and racial groups, according to a recent study by ACT. While there have been improvements in access...

Direct admissions programs are gaining traction across states and public college systems as a way to attract local students amid enrollment declines and economic challenges. These programs offer graduating high school students admission to...

Three deans at Columbia University recently resigned due to inappropriate texts that were deemed antisemitic. The scandal, known on campus as “Textgate,” came to light after the deans were found to have sent messages...

Dear Members and Allies,We are approaching a significant presidential election amidst a backdrop of various social issues such as racism, LGBTQIA+ discrimination, book banning, anti-abortion extremism, and attempts to politicize our schools and courts....

Young children thrive when they are well cared for by loving and attentive adults. However, the child care crisis has made quality child care harder to find. Over the past five years, there has...

Imposter syndrome is a common feeling that many people experience in their careers. It's that nagging worry that despite being qualified for a job, you still feel like a fraud and fear that others...

Our Summer Reading Contest is a platform that has been encouraging teenagers worldwide for 15 years to share their thoughts on New York Times articles that pique their interest. This year, students have the...

Elon Musk, known for his innovative ideas in the tech world, has now ventured into the realm of education with his experimental new school, Ad Astra. Located in Bastrop, Texas, near one of SpaceX's...

Student learning is a crucial aspect of education that involves acquiring information and skills to achieve specific goals. Despite continuous efforts to improve school education since the 1980s, recent assessments show minimal progress in...

Working as a school librarian or library media specialist is a dynamic and evolving role that requires constant adaptation to meet the needs of students and teachers. The responsibilities of today's school librarians include...

Affordable housing for graduate students is becoming more critical for universities, but challenges such as inflation and rising construction costs are hindering projects in the short term, as per a recent report from Moody's....

The Department of Education has announced another delay in rolling out the updated federal financial aid application, FAFSA. This new version of the Free Application for Federal Student Aid will now be tested among...

The debate between Republicans and Democrats on the issue of school choice has never been more pronounced. The Republican party has now officially embraced "universal school choice" in their 2024 platform, while the Democrats...

As a journalist dedicated to education, I have spent the past year conducting research on child care policy. My investigations have taken me to various locations, including Pennsylvania, Alabama, Iowa, and even Norway. Each...

Dobbs Ferry, N.Y. - Mercy University and BloomBoard, a company that helps develop talent for K-12 school districts, have come together to address the teacher shortage in New York. They have created a partnership...

The 2024-25 New York Times Writing Curriculum offers teachers and students a comprehensive guide to various writing genres and types of composing. The curriculum is designed to help students learn how to write for...

The financial challenges faced by universities are growing as recent immigration data shows a significant decrease in the number of international students applying to study in the UK. According to the Home Office's latest...

As a new or experienced teacher, the upcoming school year can bring a mix of excitement and challenges. The role of a teacher is crucial in shaping the future generation, and it requires dedication,...

Digital tools are becoming increasingly popular in education as they enhance learning and help students develop essential skills. Many educators are finding creative ways to incorporate these tools into their teaching to engage students...

The Education Department has announced that the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) for the 2025-26 academic year will be launched on December 1, two months later than usual. This delay is part...

In 1994, thousands of teenagers gathered in Washington, D.C., to tell the nation about their pledge to remain sexually abstinent until marriage. They covered the lawn of the National Mall with an estimated 200,000...

There is a shortage of special education teachers in America’s public schools. In the 2023–24 school year, over half of districts and 80% of states reported a shortage. Despite efforts to train new teachers,...

Inside a small building covered in murals just outside Indianola, Mississippi, 14-year-old Tamorris Carter took visitors on a tour of the Sunflower County Freedom Project. This program offers after-school and summer educational experiences for...

Really Great Reading®, a well-known leader in foundational reading instruction, has joined forces with OxEd & Assessment (OxEd), a respected University of Oxford spinout company, to address oral language development needs in US school...

Summer is here, and so is the 15th Annual Summer Reading Contest hosted by The Times! Students are invited to participate by sharing what they are currently reading and why, either through a written...

The UK's top universities are facing a significant number of unfilled undergraduate spots just a week before A-level results are released. This means that more potential students are likely to secure places compared to...

Kamala Harris, the Vice President, has chosen Tim Walz, the former teacher and Governor of Minnesota, as her running mate for the upcoming November election against Donald Trump. This decision was made known by...

IOTA Community Schools in Memphis, Tennessee, has made a strategic decision to partner with Reading Horizons, a prominent provider of foundational literacy programs, to improve reading instruction in four middle and high schools within...

In January, a law banning diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) trainings and programs on public college campuses was fast-tracked in Utah by Republican lawmakers. This law, signed by Utah Gov. Spencer Cox, was enacted...

It was a sunny Thursday afternoon when Mitch Carroll, a retired cop investigating school truancy, arrived at an apartment building in Madison County, Ind. Dressed casually, Carroll approached a middle-aged woman named Sharon, assuring...