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Sesame Workshop Shares New Resources and Activities to Help Parents and Kids Cope With Self-Isolation
Elmo and the rest of the ‘Sesame Street’ characters help teach kids how to wash their hands and how to feel better about being stuck at home.
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Kids Can Join Children's Book Author Mo Willems for Daily "Lunch Doodles" on YouTube
Kids isolated at home can tune into the Kennedy Center's YouTube channel at 1 p.m. EST every weekday for "lunch doodles" with artist-in-residence Mo Willems.
39 Notable New York University Alumni
From Oscar-winning actors to CEOs, these are some of the most notable people to have attended and graduated from New York University.
49 Notable Columbia University Alumni
Columbia University, Manhattan's Ivy League institution, boasts Alexander Hamilton, Barack Obama, and even Alicia Keys (sort of) among its former students.
10 New Skills You Can Learn at Home
Check out these classes you can take online that cover new languages, cooking basics, Python programming, and much more.
Finland's Free Online Course in AI Will Be Available in 24 Languages
After rolling out its free online class on artificial intelligence in 2018, Finland is making it accessible to more students as a gift to the EU.
The University of Texas at San Antonio Is Offering Free Tuition to Thousands of Students
The college is opening its doors to qualifying first-time freshmen who meet income and academic requirements.
Phoenix High School Builds Laundry Room to Assist Underprivileged Students
If similar programs are any indication, Maya High School could see a significant leap in attendance and participation.
New Jersey Is the Latest State to Push for Cursive in the Classroom
The anchor-esque Fs, loopy Js, and the rest of the cursive alphabet are staging a comeback in New Jersey.
Do You Have the Smarts to Pass Harvard’s Entrance Exam—From 1869?
Harvard University’s acceptance rate may have been higher in 1869, but that doesn’t mean getting in was easy.
What's the Difference Between a College and a University?
Certain traits define the difference between colleges and universities. (And no, tuition isn't one of them.)
10 Out-of-This-World Facts About Space Camp
Space Camp, located at the U.S. Space and Rocket Center in Huntsville, Alabama, has been educating aspiring astronauts since the 1980s.
10 Eye-Opening Online Courses You Can Take in October 2019
The internet can kill time, but it can also be an educational experience. These 10 courses will have you feeling smarter with a few clicks of the mouse.
Virginia School District Opens Free Clothing Closet for Students in Need
This back-to-school season, finding clothes to wear will be less stressful for underserved students at William Fleming High School in Roanoke County, Virginia.
The 25 Hardest Colleges to Get Into In America
The top school on this list has an acceptance rate of just 5 percent, but another school accepts just 2 percent of those who apply.
How Mister Rogers Used King Friday to Make Friday the 13th Less Scary for Kids
King Friday might be king of Calendarland, but Mister Rogers is definitely the king of understanding kids.
7 Astounding Online Courses You Can Sign Up for in September 2019
From baking the best pizza crust to understanding Shakespeare, we've got the most fascinating online courses you can sign up for this month.
Students Will Never Have to ‘Memorize’ Vocabulary Definitions Again With This Image-Based App
The new learning app matches a word with four pictures that demonstrate its meaning in different ways.
Restaurants Waste 150 Million Crayons Each Year. This Charity Is Donating Them to Classrooms
Every year, restaurants send 150 million crayons to landfills. Crayon Collection is reducing that number by salvaging gently used crayons and donating them to under-funded schools.
This Louisiana Teen Made a School Closet Full of Donated Clothes for Needy Classmates
The community closet has shirts, dresses, and shoes for any middle-schooler who might need a helping hand.
The 25 Best Colleges in America
The college decision process is always tough, but Niche's annual rankings help make it easier for prospective students (and their parents).
Thomas Franklin Vaughns, 99-Year-Old Former Mechanic for the Tuskegee Airmen, Just Received Five Army Medals
Thomas Franklin Vaughns served his country twice, and has spent the rest of his life serving America’s youth.
Why Do Students Get Summers Off?
Discover the real reason why students get summers off each year, which contrary to popular belief, wasn’t because kids had to work on the family farm.
General Mills' Box Tops for Education Program Is Going Digital
The popular program raises money for schools by offering redeemable proof-of-purchase clippings from products like Cheerios. Now consumers can participate via an app.