Within Our Lifetime, a group formed by New York students, has galvanized pro-Palestinian activists who are calling for the end of Israel — and facing accusations of antisemitism.
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School closures and traumatic experiences could affect children long after schools reopen. Experts worry that similar scenarios are happening with much more frequency because of climate change.
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A year of war in Gaza has left college students and faculty feeling shaken and angry, with the world and with each other.
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The bid details for new Bibles the state is buying seem to point to a version promoted by former President Donald J. Trump.
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On Child Care, Vance Tests a Talking Point Democrats Also Embrace
Both vice-presidential candidates say the government should spend more on child care, a rare point of agreement. But there are still major differences in how they talk about families and gender roles.
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Students Paid Thousands for a Caltech Boot Camp. Caltech Didn’t Teach It.
Hundreds of universities have lent their names to online programs, plugging budgets but alienating students who feel misled.
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A Plan to Fund High School Newspapers Seeks to Revive Student Journalism
Just 27 percent of public high schools in New York City have a newspaper. A local nonprofit is offering a solution.
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What to Know About New York City’s New Schools Chancellor
Melissa Aviles-Ramos, a former English teacher and deputy chancellor, will assume the post after David C. Banks steps down in December.
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As School Threats Proliferate, More Than 700 Students Are Arrested
The number of threats after a Georgia school shooting this month is much higher than usual, many officials said. In response, some have cracked down with arrests and detention for children as young as 10.
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Brandeis President Steps Down Amid Budget Issues and Protests
The university has seen major drops in enrollment, even as the president invited students concerned about protests and antisemitism on other campuses to transfer.
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The U.S. News College Rankings Are Out. Cue the Rage and Obsession.
Every year, U.S. News & World Report publishes rankings that often change very little, though they draw attention and frustration from universities and applicants.
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David Banks, New York City’s Schools Chancellor, to Resign
The resignation of Mr. Banks, planned for the end of the year, comes amid a flurry of federal investigations into Mayor Eric Adams and his administration.
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Report on Antisemitism at CUNY Calls for Changes Across the System
The report, commissioned by New York’s governor, found that the city’s university system was ill-equipped to handle rising antisemitism. But it also said the problem was not widespread.
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Penn Suspends Amy Wax, Law Professor Accused of Making Racist Statements
The case tested the limits of academic freedom and tenure.
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Back to School and Back to Normal. Or at Least Close Enough.
As school began this year, we sent reporters to find out how much — or how little — has changed since the pandemic changed everything.
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At the Edge of a Cliff, Some Colleges Are Teaming Up to Survive
Faced with declining enrollment, smaller schools are harnessing innovative ideas — like course sharing — to attract otherwise reluctant students.
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Community Schools Offer More Than Just Teaching
The concept has been around for a while, but the pandemic reinforced the importance of providing support to families and students to enhance learning.
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Could Tutoring Be the Best Tool for Fighting Learning Loss?
In-school tutoring is not a silver bullet. But it may help students and schools reduce some pandemic-related slides in achievement.
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Meeting the Mental Health Challenge in School and at Home
From kindergarten through college, educators are experimenting with ways to ease the stress students are facing — not only from the pandemic, but from life itself.
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Few things can change your perspective for the better more than being attacked from both sides of America’s culture war.
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Would school administrators be silent if there was a Ku Klux Klan gathering on their campus celebrating white supremacist violence?
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The H.B.C.U. celebrated its centennial homecoming this weekend, with many partygoers holding their breath for the school’s famous alumna, Vice President Kamala Harris, in the election’s homestretch.
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A $28.5 million settlement in a class-action lawsuit against the university helped create a fresh precedent for prosecuting predatory advertising in for-profit education.
By Zach Montague and Erica L. Green
An effort to revive and maximize use of the Public Service Loan Forgiveness program has resulted in student loan forgiveness for over one million people.
By Zach Montague
A Suffolk County police officer and a high school teacher are among four people accused of operating brothels, prosecutors said.
By Shayla Colon
The university said Shai Davidai had repeatedly harassed and intimidated employees. He said the university had not done enough to crack down on pro-Palestinian protests.
By Vimal Patel and Sharon Otterman
The new system cut the number of students deemed “at risk” in the state by 200,000, leading to tough moral and ethical questions over which children deserve extra assistance.
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To find out what’s trending now, The New York Times for Kids visited middle schools across the country.
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A state law allowing high schoolers to earn from endorsements, if they commit to attending a public university in Missouri, has helped Mizzou attract blue-chip players.
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