Our kids are college graduates, but we're paying their rent. We understand what they're up against.
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The White House posted a video of Tim and Moby in MAGA hats. Their creators responded with a copyright lesson.
Tim and Moby's creators responded with a video explaining copyright infringement. Copyright lawyers say they have a case against the White House.
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The best college town or city for students in every US state
Every US state offers students a variety of possible student experiences. Here are the best college towns and cities in every state across the US.
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My son is moving from a small private school to a large public one. As a school counselor, this is how I'm easing the transition.
My son knows almost no one at his new high school. We spent the summer getting him ready for his freshman year.
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The best university or college in every US state
Choosing where to go for college can be one of the biggest decisions teenagers and their families make. Here's the best college in your state.
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I chose community college to save money. Now Yale is giving me a full ride.
After immigrating from Brazil, Thalles de Souza attended community college to save money. He beat long odds to transfer to Yale with a full scholarship.
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Steve Hanke says he has 'no problem' with his students using AI to cheat — as he's an 'old fox' who easily sniffs them out
Steve Hanke, who's been teaching at Johns Hopkins for nearly 60 years, said it's "blatant when a student submission has been generated by AI."
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We poured thousands into cheerleading instead of my daughter's college fund. I don't regret that choice.
My daughter's cheer dreams came with a big price tag. Now we're figuring out how we'll pay for college.
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The states where public school students get the most and least teacher attention, ranked
States like Arizona, California, and Florida, all with seven-figure student populations, have among the highest student-to-teacher ratios in the US.
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The states where students are most and least likely to leave home for college, ranked
See which US states send the highest and lowest shares of first-time college students out of state, based on 2024 Department of Education data.
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I dropped out at 16 to become a Buddhist monk. Now my startup has raised $25 million to take on Accenture.
Lilly Chen is a former teenage monk turned tech CEO who's now competing with consulting giants like Accenture for prime government business.
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Take a look inside Miami's top 3 elite schools where billionaires send their kids
Miami is experiencing a billionaire boom, with wealthy individuals relocating there. That means they're sending their kids to the most elite schools.
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We asked ChatGPT's new teen function to help us cheat on our homework. Here's how it went.
OpenAI launched ChatGPT for Teens with new safeguards for younger users. We tested it on its first day with some interesting results.
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The 10 British universities with the most American students, ranked
Some American students are earning degrees across the pond. They're flocking to Scotland and England to attend prestigious schools like Oxford.
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My son went to culinary school, and my daughter majors in theater. It's not what I planned for either of them, and that's OK.
My son never liked school and decided to skip college for trade school. My daughter is majoring in theater, which some think is a waste of money.
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25 colleges where students study the most hours a week
College students all over the country are studying hard, but some are putting in more hours — and it's not just Ivy League students.
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The 20 best college towns where life revolves around their universities, ranked
College towns offer student experiences that set them apart from big cities. Life in Ann Arbor revolves around the University of Michigan's culture.
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The 25 best state universities in the US, ranked
The ranking of the 25 best public schools in the US includes seven in California.
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I spent $300 outsourcing a parenting rite of passage. I'd do it again.
After repeatedly failing to teach my kids to ride bikes, I paid an instructor $300 to do it. They were riding independently within 45 minutes.
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The most beautiful college campus in every US state
Colleges across the US feature diverse architectural styles, from Gothic to Greek Revival. These are the most beautiful campuses across all 50 states.
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The 10 college athletes with the highest NIL valuations
Milan Momcilovic and Darian Mensah are among the highest-paid student-athletes thanks to NIL deals. They're both worth at least $6 million each.
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The oldest college in every state
The oldest college in the United States is Harvard University, founded in 1636.
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My family of 4 moved into a camper van for a year. I ran my business on the road, while my husband homeschooled our twins.
It wasn't always easy traveling the world while running my business and homeschooling the twins. But we built memories that will last a lifetime.
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Seedance is making a fresh push into education with study app Gauth — starting with AI animated lessons
The app is partnering with the edtech app Gauth to create videos that explain concepts in stories. Both Gauth and Seedance are owned by ByteDance.
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I'm in over $100,000 in student loan debt, but I'm not using my degrees. I now often wonder if college was worth it.
I dropped out of graduate school because my student loan debt kept increasing. I now live under the weight of expensive monthly repayments.
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I help wealthy families get their kids into top colleges. Here are 5 strategies any parents can use.
Lindsay Tanne Howe helps ultrawealthy families get their kids into top schools. Her tips include encouraging habits that build curiosity.
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Every state ranked by its math and reading test scores, from worst to best
The National Assessment of Educational Progress measures student performance in math and reading. See how the 50 states shape up.
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I homeschool my kids, so I'm blurring the lines between mother and teacher. I'm worried they're now too dependent on me.
Since I'm always with my kids, they often ask me to hug or kiss them throughout the day. I worry they depend on me too much for emotional regulation.
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21 successful tech moguls who never graduated college
The founders of billion-dollar tech companies, including Meta, OpenAI, and Canva, have achieved success without ever getting college degrees.
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The US states with the worst and best school systems, ranked
Massachusetts leads WalletHub's school system ranking, which measured US states on test scores, safety, and dropout rates.
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I was a communications major and built a successful career. If a parent asked me for advice, I'd say comms is a great choice.
Communication degrees are often considered useless, but I have two degrees in the field. I believe comms majors are often set up for success.
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After a decade of teaching college, these are the lessons I wish every freshman already knew
As a college instructor and a mom of 4, I've identified some essential prep work for incoming freshmen.
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I sent 4 kids to college, but my youngest decided to enroll far away. It's been a completely different admissions experience.
My youngest is going to college far away, so the college admissions process has been different. We spent a lot more time on the campus before move-in.
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I wanted to go to grad school, but I let my husband talk me out of it. I was initially angry until I saw he was right.
My husband was confused why I wanted a master's in journalism when I already worked in the field. I wanted to go to grad school for the wrong reason.
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California is the only state that pays teachers an average of 6 figures. Here's what's behind it.
Teachers in California make over $100,000 on average. High cost of living is one contributing factor.
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AI-enabled cheating is forcing some schools to go analog
University of Chicago Law School has announced a laptop ban to foster independent thinking amid AI's rise in legal education and practice.
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This chart should be a 'wake-up call' about AI cheating, Brown University professor says
Brown University professor Roberto Serrano saw scores drop between a take-home midterm and an in-person final. He suspects widespread AI cheating.
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Half of parents are worried their kids are too hooked on AI
AI isn't just shaking up workplaces and college classrooms, it's gaining ground among grade school kids and raising parents' concerns.
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See which US presidents attended Ivy League colleges and universities
Over a dozen US presidents have been educated at a select list of elite universities. See where all the Ivy League-educated presidents went.
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We moved so my 80-year-old wife could attend Cambridge University. The loneliness and shifting responsibilities have been tough.
We relocated so my wife could get her master's degree at Cambridge University. Money is tight, and I've taken on all household responsibilities.
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I couldn't afford room and board at my daughter's college, so she's living at home. I worried she wouldn't have a social life.
My college-aged daughter lives at home and goes to class. Luckily, she's been able to find friends, but we've had to adjust household rules for her.
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I'm a 25-year-old grad student on a budget. I've struggled to accept financial help from my Boomer and Gen X friends.
Quitting my full-time job for grad school sent me into saving mode. My older friends started paying for me, which made me uncomfortable at first.
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I spend thousands a year on piano lessons for my kids. Now I'm taking them, too.
My grandmother is a pianist, but I never learned as a child. For the last 10 years, I've been taking lessons alongside my kids.
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10 things that are older than the United States of America
The United States turns 250 this year — but in the grand scheme of things, that's still quite young.
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I just moved my daughter out of her freshman year college dorm. Here's everything I wish I'd known ahead of her first year.
I spent a lot of money on my daughter's college dorm room. But now I realize I should have prioritized other aspects of her freshman year.
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My son's graduation from high school marks a devastating end for me. I now have to figure out who I am outside being a dad.
My adulthood has been filled with the responsibilities and routines of fatherhood. Now, I have to figure out what life looks like without kids.
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My husband and I aren't hiding our AI use from our kids. We are helping them learn how to use it.
Voice chats with Claude help me teach my kids to use AI responsibly, as a tool that supports critical thinking, not replaces it.
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I'm a college admissions expert, and my top students use AI. Here's how your kids should use AI on their essays.
Parents often ask me whether their kids should use AI to write their college essays. I say they should only do so after they've written it themselves.
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Only one US state pays teachers an average of 6 figures. See how much teachers make in every state.
Teacher pay heavily varies across the country. In some states, teachers make nearly double what they'd make in other states.
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