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Alicia Silverstone, Brittany Murphy, and Stacey Dash in 'Clueless' (1995).

The 25 Best High School Movies

Whether you loved high school or hated it, filmmakers seem determined to give you as many opportunities as possible to relive it.

Middle school and junior high are not quite the same.

Middle School vs. Junior High: What’s the Difference?

The two terms describe the period of education between elementary and high school, but middle school and junior high aren’t exactly the same.

These schools admit the best of the best.

The 25 Hardest Colleges to Get Into in 2023

Good grades and a little luck are needed to walk these hallowed halls.

Owen Wilson and Wes Anderson have been friends and colleagues since college.

12 Star-Powered College Roommates

Plenty of college students fret about their roommates, but be careful—that person on the lower bunk may someday win the Super Bowl.

Why Do People Give Apples to Teachers?

The link between teachers and apples goes back centuries.

The 25 Safest College Campuses in America

Freshmen (and their parents) want their first home-away-from-home to feel safe, and many institutions excel in that department.

Everything you need to know about this most beloved of school supplies.

The History of the Trapper Keeper

Until now, the full story of the Trapper Keeper had only been told in a marketing textbook. Here's how your favorite school supply became an icon.

Kick off your fall semester with these weird but useful dorm essentials.

10 Weird but Useful Dorm Accessories You Can Get for Under $25

Dorm life can be tricky, but these 10 unusual dorm accessories under $25 can be an edge-maker.

Mattress protectors can help extend the life of your mattress—and now you can get them on sale.

Headed to College This Fall? You Can Save Up to 40 Percent on Top-Rated Mattress Protectors on Amazon

Keep your bed in like-new condition and save big with these SafeRest mattress protectors, which are on sale on Amazon.

Stock up on back-to-school essentials with Amazon's new college hub.

Amazon’s Off To College Hub Has Thousands of Back-To-School Items on the Cheap

Amazon's Off to College page is loaded with back-to-school essentials so you can get the new year off to a great start.

Why Do Some School Buses Have White Roofs?

The white roofs on school buses help keep things cool in more ways than one.

The Ohio State University Has Won Its Fight to Trademark the Word ‘The’

The Ohio State University has officially registered a trademark for one of the most common words in the English language.

Help your loved one kickstart their next chapter with these fun (and useful) graduation gifts.

11 of the Best Graduation Gifts That New Grads Will Actually Use

From Apple AirPods Pro earbuds to Instax Mini 11 instant cameras, here are the best graduation gifts that new grads will actually put to use.

Which Side of a Graduation Cap Does the Tassel Go On?

Graduation tassel placement depends on what degree you’re getting—and whether you’ve actually graduated yet.

Taylor Swift at the New York premiere of her short film "All Too Well" in 2021.

New York University Is Currently Offering a Taylor Swift Course

How to Cross Over From Country Music Princess to Pop Music Queen in 10 Years or Less (Taylor’s Version).

School safety patrols: Keeping kids safe from maniac drivers since the 1920s.

A Brief History of the School Safety Patrol

The nationwide program that makes streets safer for kids owes a debt to a one-armed British General.

These Ivy League Schools Have the Worst Spellers, According to Their Subreddits

Even a degree from an Ivy League college or university won't save you from embarrassing spelling mistakes.

The Top 20 Private Colleges and Universities, From Most to Least Expensive

The most expensive college tuition on the list belongs to an Ivy League school. So does the least expensive.

Several of California’s Biggest School Districts Plan to Phase Out D and F Grades

The hope is that a grading system without failing grades could make school more about learning and improvement.

Bookversal Website Helps You Find More Diverse Children’s Books

The best children’s books are whichever ones your kid loves and relates to—Bookversal can help you find them.

The 20 States With the Best Public School Systems in America

The states with the best public schools are almost all in the Northeast, with special guest appearances by Nebraska and Wisconsin.

The 20 Most Educated Cities in America

Whether you've been out of school for two years or 20, you may feel at home in one of these educated U.S. cities.

A traffic chicken is patrolling a New Zealand preschool.

This New Zealand School Is Using a Chicken as a Traffic Officer

A hen named Henry patrols the parking area of a New Zealand preschool. According to one student, Henry ensures that "when cars come, they don't drive over the children."

The 10 Best Student Discounts You'll Find on Amazon, Apple, Nike, and More

These student discounts and back-to-school deals from brands like Apple, Nike, Best Buy, and others can help you get the school year off to a great start.