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Welcome to Week 9 of the Summer Reading Contest! This week, we have some exciting stories that caught everyone's eye.Recently, the United States women's gymnastics team claimed gold in the team competition at the...

With apologies to Gilbert and Sullivan, but I meant the other type of English major: a person who studied English at university. American maths author Ben Orlin has a new book out aimed at...

Jonathan Kozol is a well-known writer who has shed light on the inequalities in public schools for decades. His powerful writing has brought attention to the challenges faced by Black and Hispanic students in...

Moral discourse in the U.S. has reached a critical point, prompting the governor of Louisiana to sign a law mandating the display of the Ten Commandments in every public classroom. While the intention behind...

Technological advancements in education have transformed classrooms, making them more reliant on network infrastructure than ever before. However, many institutions lack the necessary networking solutions to ensure constant connectivity. This issue can lead to...

Our Summer Reading Contest has been a platform for teenagers worldwide to share their thoughts on New York Times articles for 15 years. This year, students have the option to submit written comments or...

The education minister in Northern Ireland has issued a sincere apology for a data breach that exposed the personal information of over 400 individuals who had volunteered to participate in a review of special...

Vice President Kamala Harris recently spoke at the American Federation of Teachers (AFT) Conference, where she outlined her vision for the future of public education in America. Harris, who proudly identifies as a product...

Salman Khan's new book, "Brave New Words: How AI Will Revolutionize Education (and Why That's a Good Thing)," challenges the way we think about teaching and learning in the digital age. Khan, the founder...

Ripon College in Wisconsin has recently announced a new financial aid program called the Ripon Commitment, which will offer free tuition to in-state undergraduate students whose families earn $75,000 or less per year. This...

The recent expansion of the number of children who died in the U.S.-funded Indian boarding school system has brought to light the tragic history of Native American communities. After a three-year investigation, the federal...

Journalist's Article:Vice President Kamala Harris has a unique opportunity to shift towards the center on education policy, which could help address some of her political weaknesses and increase her chances of success in future...

In New Paltz, N.Y., Associate Professor Michael Sheridan's business class students pitched ideas to reduce waste and emissions on campus and combat climate change. One group proposed building a solar canopy on a parking...

Metrasens, a company specializing in advanced detection systems for security and safety applications, has announced its strategic partnerships with K-12 public school districts across the United States to enhance public school event safety. With...

Students are invited to participate in the 15th Annual Summer Reading Contest by sharing what they are reading in The Times and explaining why. This year, students can enter the contest by either writing...

The Teaching Regulation Agency (TRA) in England is currently under investigation by the Department for Education due to allegations of misconduct by staff and reports of teachers being neglected during lengthy inquiries. A former...

President Joe Biden's recent announcement that he will not seek an additional term as President of the United States has left many educators feeling uncertain about the future. During his presidency, educators have felt...

Over the past decade, the integration of Wi-Fi technology in schools has revolutionized the way students interact with educational resources. However, the convenience of wireless devices comes with a hidden danger - radio frequency...

About 15 years ago, 2U started working with the University of Southern California to create online degree programs. Since then, they have helped launch and manage 180 other programs for different universities. In 2021,...

Some authors may feel a sense of pride when their books end up on banned lists, but the reality is that most banned books do not receive the same recognition or readership as well-known...

Dan Goldhaber, the Director of the Center for Analysis of Longitudinal Data in Education Research (CALDER), recently conducted a study on the impact of ESSER funds on K-12 schools in 2023. The research, titled...

Isaiah Hickerson, a 23-year-old from Miami, had a life-changing dream that led him to pursue a career in coding. Despite not having any prior knowledge in the field, the dream inspired him to seek...

Since the onset of the COVID-19 pandemic, there has been a noticeable absence of students in K-12 schools due to chronic absenteeism. The average chronic absenteeism rate in 2022 rose to 28 percent, marking...

The annual Student Contest Calendar for 2024-25 is back with ten exciting challenges for teenagers to showcase their creativity through various mediums like writing, photography, audio, video, and more. The contests are highly anticipated...

Ministers are receiving serious warnings about the challenges facing a key childcare pledge in England. Concerns are rising over issues such as staff shortages, a decline in care quality, and doubts about the feasibility...

Student learning is a crucial aspect of education, focusing on acquiring knowledge and skills to achieve specific goals. However, despite continuous efforts to improve the education system since the early 1980s, assessments show minimal...

Innovative technology is revolutionizing the way we approach education, transforming traditional school campuses into smart campuses that prioritize student well-being and academic success. These smart campuses harness the power of advanced technology to create...

This week, we've seen some significant developments in the education sector, from academic cuts at Valparaiso University to the financial troubles of online program manager 2U. Let's break down these stories into key numbers...

In 1994, a significant event took place in Washington, D.C., where thousands of teenagers gathered to pledge abstinence until marriage. The Southern Baptist organization True Love Waits facilitated this movement by distributing pledge cards...

As we approach the upcoming presidential election, it's crucial for the education funding community to come together in a bipartisan manner to defend democracy and save our public schools. Despite our commitment to diversity,...