Learning never stops. Neither does progress.
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Want better designs and job-ready grads? Joint projects merging environmental engineering and landscape architecture students yield stronger outcomes, research shows.
Soldier, pro drummer, and now a physics student at 39: Blake Mincey's journey is just beginning. What's next for this father of a toddler?
Ditch grammar stress! Experts say communication, culture, and connection trump perfection in language learning. Apps, travel, and online communities make it easier than ever.
Fifth grader Jimmy G. was a whirlwind of disruption, constantly out of his seat and blurting remarks. His teacher, Amy Young, struggled to manage his behavior at Spooner Middle School.
Touch everything at Dallas's new money museum! Steps from Dealey Plaza, this two-story spectacle lets you dodge lasers in a vault, grab showering dollar bills, and get your financial future read.
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Need a time-saving robot? Ask a busy person to build it. Lael Ayala, a Harvard engineering student and softball outfielder, did just that for her thesis, combining her passions.
AI is revolutionizing special education. Educators nationwide are using AI to craft customized learning plans, potentially improving teacher work quality despite inherent risks.
Ever wonder how evolution works? A VR game where you play as the zombie fungus Ophiocordyceps dramatically boosts understanding. Utrecht University researchers proved it last summer.
7,000 graduates and 25,000 guests packed California Memorial Stadium for the campuswide ceremony.
Cursive: an obsolete skill for tech-savvy youth? While many see no loss, studies link it to cognitive development. But reading it could unlock forgotten stories of the past.
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At 79, Rosie Rines is finally graduating college, a dream decades in the making. Her daughters will cheer her on, celebrating a journey fueled by online classes at the Scituate Public Library.
Kindergarten teacher Mr. Lake sees huge transformations in his young students. He fosters a love of learning with super fun activities, even letting kids change their names!
Beyoncé's music reveals critical gaps in public policy. A Harvard professor connects her songs about marginalized experiences to unintended government safety net failures.
Kate Middleton, passionate about children, education, and nature, concluded a two-day visit to Italy on May 14, 2026. She explored the Reggio Emilia approach, sharing reflections on Instagram.
Seventeen, two suitcases, and a dream: Hannah Rabbani left Dubai for the Bay Area. Now, she's graduating with a political economy degree, aiming for the United Nations.
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Imagine school where kids ask strange questions, learn at their own pace, build, make music, grow food, and vote. This quiet shift in Indian education challenges traditional learning.
UC Berkeley's new facility will house the College of Computing, Data Science, and Society, fostering cross-collaboration and accelerating AI-driven discovery.
Graduating student Kelly Mou moved to the U.S. in sixth grade, navigating language barriers and a deep fear of speaking. At UC Berkeley, she learned to find her natural voice and started a theater company....
Feeling the American dream slip away? This video series spotlights schools and communities actively boosting economic mobility, proving education remains key to unlocking potential.
Unlock ancient history! Researchers are digitizing the world's oldest written records, creating an Arabic interface for cuneiform texts through the CDLI-ACT project.
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Forget monsters. In Brazil's Atlantic Forest, a machete slices green mangoes with salt. This unexpected twist of horror into joy defined our visit to the Indigenous Tupinambá villages.
Pulitzer-winning powerhouses! Meet UC Berkeley Journalism alumni Susie Neilson ('19), Garance Burke ('04), and nine others from the SF Chronicle, AP, and NYT, honored for their impactful work.
Kids glued to screens? Inspire outdoor play and curiosity with programming that sparks their imagination. TV shows set outside can encourage exploration and learning through pretend play.
A "combustible" debate on SCOTUS legitimacy brought conservative and progressive law scholars together, proving a chatbot wrong. Could the Federalist Society and American Constitution Society ever co-host an event?
America's faced instability before. Respected professor Robert Reich sees optimism in our resilience, youth, and their idealism—a vision rooted in his lifelong fight for social justice.
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Razia Jan, who passed away at 81 in July 2025, lives on. Her fearless legacy is forever memorialized in the PBS documentary “What Tomorrow Brings.”
Summer holidays: the ultimate parenting puzzle. Ditch the mall and screens! Discover four families redefining summer with nature, crafts, and adventure.
Four states and the second-largest U.S. school district just limited screen time for students. They're curbing digital teaching and assessments.
A new library, named for trailblazing alumna Susan Wojcicki, now anchors the Science and Engineering Complex. Its inscription: "If you can create technology, you can change the world.
Chicago Public Schools and the Chicago Public Library expanded a program turning student IDs into library cards. A pilot showed library use soared among disadvantaged students and English language learners.
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Harvard commits $1.05 million to HBCUs! This three-year grant, via the Legacy of Slavery Initiative, will boost research capacity at 15 schools.
An economist notes young adults are optimistic about modern dating, seeking data-driven answers about love and commitment. She advises against "situationships," highlighting that indecision is a decision that can lead to missed opportunities and unintended emotional attachment.
A vulnerable story silences the room. Where does your mind go? Do you offer warmth, reframe the narrative, process internally, or seek facts? Your reaction shapes the moment.
Students thought I glued cotton balls to a stick. That's when I knew my Oklahoma science class needed a school garden.
Mickalene Thomas, Tammy Nguyen, and other artists are selling over $1M in art at Sotheby's next month. All proceeds benefit Yale's esteemed MFA art program.
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America's top minds tackle its toughest problems. The Academy brings together accomplished individuals to solve the greatest challenges facing the U.S.
Walk in Harvard's revolutionary footsteps! A new exhibit at Pusey Library traces the university's pivotal role in America's birth, from campus barracks to Founding Father alumni.
Think learning a new language is hard? Debunking common myths reveals it's more accessible, engaging, and beneficial than you imagine.
Love books? Celebrate your passion! World Book Day, established by UNESCO, is the perfect informal holiday to honor literature and reading.
Policymakers and the public rely on journalists for science news. But quick deadlines and limited scientific training often distort findings, leading to misinformed decisions.