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I sat around a table with a group of fourth graders learning to be mentors for younger students, and a girl looked at me and said, “Now whenever I am upset, I have Buddy and Snuggles in my head.” Buddy the dog and Snuggles the bunny are two of the five resilience habit animals that children at a Mil...
For 30+ years, Jalgaon teacher Ujjwala Wadekar has brought lessons to life. Her students learn beyond textbooks, exploring puncture shops and farms, connecting education to their everyday world.
16-year-old Irfan Ahmad, once a Class 6 dropout due to poverty and lack of books, now devours stories by a dim bulb in his mud home. He dreams of resuming school, fueled by a newfound passion for reading.
Rediscover Santiniketan: Gaura Pant 'Shivani' called it "a peaceful retreat... unshaken by the din and terror of the world beyond." This May 2023 story revisits its timeless calm.
Tears streamed down Antonio Brown's face as his nephew, Tyon Newsome, became the first male in their family to graduate high school. A proud moment for the Raines High School grad, and a tearful one for his uncle.
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Mister Rogers' Neighborhood is now on YouTube! Dive into clips, compilations, and five full episodes of the beloved children's show, airing from 1968-2001.
Parents' phone habits directly shape their children's screen use and interactions. New Swedish guidelines urge parents to reduce phone use around kids and create phone-free zones at home.
Students with disabilities fear losing vital assistive tech amidst the push to remove screens from schools. Their learning depends on it.
Maniguh, a Uttarakhand village at 1,664m, offers stunning views of Chaukhamba, Satopanth, and Thalay Sagar. But its true distinction? Kids here choose books over screens, a rare sight in Devbhoomi.
Forced to quit school after Class 4, Indrans became a National Award-winning actor. Before stardom, he stitched film costumes as a tailor, a journey nothing short of extraordinary.
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Can you teach true empathy in healthcare? Samford's McWhorter School of Pharmacy faculty not only can, they must—it's an accreditation requirement to train pharmacists who deeply understand diverse patient needs.
Joyful scenes filled Harvard Yard as thousands celebrated the 375th Commencement in Tercentenary Theatre. Relive the magic through stunning photo highlights!
It would have been safer to play nice." Radcliffe medalist Ruth J. Simmons, lauded by Michelle Obama, Drew Faust, and Tomiko Brown-Nagin, defied expectations throughout her pioneering career.
"Immersive reading," combining physical books with audiobooks, is gaining popularity on BookTok. This technique enhances focus and engagement, helping readers like Briggitte Suastegui and Carol Feldman better experience stories.
Haikou, China's new Hainan Science Museum, a 46,528-sq-m hub for science and tech education, is now complete. Designed by Ma Yansong (MAD Architects), it sits at Wuyuan River National Wetland Park.
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Harvard University celebrated its 375th Commencement, awarding 10,143 degrees for the 2025-26 academic year. See the full breakdown of programs and graduates.
Rural, low-income kids thrive on routine. Strong family habits slash behavior problems and ADHD symptoms, a new study reveals.
Shrey Parikh, 2026 Scripps National Spelling Bee champion, hoists his trophy with E.W. Scripps CEO Adam Symson at DAR Constitution Hall.
NASA brought heliophysics to life for Girl Scouts! In May 2026, girls explored sun science with hands-on activities at Camp Conowingo, earning the Ancient & Modern Sun Watching patch.
Intellect alone won't cut it. Phi Beta Kappa speakers urged Harvard grads to build character at the Commencement 2026 kickoff, filling Sanders Theatre with poetry, music, and powerful orations.
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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.