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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...

School accountability used to be a big deal. Republicans and Democrats alike praised laws like No Child Left Behind for emphasizing accountability for student achievement. But now, it seems like no one is talking...

In a small Alabama town of Russellville, significant changes took place in the school district under the leadership of Superintendent Heath Grimes. The district saw a growing population of English learners, mainly children of...

Vice President Kamala Harris has emerged as a top contender for the Democratic presidential nomination, receiving swift endorsements following President Joe Biden's decision not to seek reelection. In a potential face-off with former President...

The annual Student Contest Calendar for 2024-25 is packed with exciting challenges for teenagers to participate in. From writing to photography, audio, video, and more, students are encouraged to engage, experiment, reflect, and create....

In 2018, I made the difficult decision to walk away from my part-time PhD program in creative writing. Despite being thousands of pounds in debt and feeling overwhelmed with depression, I knew it was...

Minnesota Governor Tim Walz's potential selection as Vice President Kamala Harris' running mate has generated excitement among educators, including George Cassutto, a veteran social studies teacher in northern Virginia. As a teacher, Cassutto sees...

In this age of technology and misinformation, it is crucial to equip students with the skills to differentiate between fact and fiction. A recent survey by the Center for Countering Digital Hate revealed that...

Frostburg State University in Maryland recently announced a cost-cutting plan to address a significant budget deficit of over $7 million. The plan involves reducing faculty positions, reorganizing administration, cutting athletics spending, and making operational...

Remember the thrill of starting a new school year? Buying new notebooks, choosing the perfect outfit for the first day of school, the scent of freshly sharpened pencils in the classroom? Even though you're...

This year, we celebrate the 75th anniversary of the first appearance of Wile E. Coyote and the Road Runner in a cartoon. The show had specific rules, including the Road Runner only saying "Beep,...