• OPINION: Sending college students into classrooms to help our struggling students could be a winning post-pandemic solution

    Thousands of public school districts and charter schools have turned to tutoring as a popular and effective way to jumpstart lagging student performance post-pandemic. Educators strongly endorse tutoring, when done right, and believe it can help students make real academic gains. In an effort to spur the tutoring movement, the Biden administration recently called on […]

  • Inmates build bicycles for students in Santa Rosa

    NEW MEXICO (KRQE) – Inmates at a Guadalupe County prison lent a hand to a nearby community. The inmates put together more than 100 bicycles for students in Santa Rosa. It took only a few hours to get them all assembled. Funding for the bikes came from the Outdoor Equity Fund. The state corrections secretary says []

  • Pro-Palestine protests: What are college students demanding?

    Students at a growing number of U.S. colleges are gathering in protest encampments with a unified demand of their schools: Stop doing business with Israel — or any companies that support its ongoing war in Gaza.

  • Which colleges offer child care for student-parents?

    Student-parents disproportionately give up before they reach the finish line. Fewer than 4 in 10 graduate with a degree within six years, compared with more than 6 in 10 other students. Search to learn more about childcare availability at colleges and universities nationwide. Enter an institution name to see if child care is available and how many […]

  • Penn College students help out at the Kentucky Derby

    WILLIAMSPORT, LYCOMING COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — Pennsylvania College of Technology announced they will provide gourmet dining to the VIP spectators at the Kentucky Derby. According to Penn College of Technology, 26 of their student were selected for Derby Week after an interview given by staff from Levy Restaurants. Officials say the baking and culinary art majors []

  • 15 injured in tram accident at Universal Studios

    A group of amusement park visitors were injured Saturday evening in a Universal Studios tram accident near Los Angeles. The Los Angeles County Fire Department was dispatched shortly after 9 p.m. PT Saturday and transferred 15 patients to hospitals with minor injuries. The California Highway Patrol said a tour was underway at the studio in Universal City and the tram was making a turn following the "Jurassic Park Cars" attraction. "Due to unknown reasons, while negotiating the turn onto Avenue...

  • What college students need to know about payment apps

    Apps like Venmo, PayPal and Cash App make sending money easy, but the convenience can leave senders vulnerable to fraud and overspending.

  • Study in France as Indian student: A comprehensive guide

    know about France as a study abroad destination This comprehensive guide explores the education system in France and outlines important factors to think about before embarking on overseas academic career. AHMEDABAD, INDIA, April 17, 2024 /EINPresswire.com/ -- France is renowned for its stunning architecture, charming cities, delectable food, stunning scenery, and top-notch colleges worldwide. Thousands of Indian students are drawn to the idea of studying in France because of its worldwide

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    How the FAFSA Debacle is Affecting Students' College Plans

    The Federal Education Department rolled out a new FAFSA form that was supposed to make things easier for students, but instead it has been plagued with problems. Erica Meltzer, national editor at Chalkbeat, talks about how the "bungled" rollout of the form has derailed some students' college plans.

  • Minneapolis College Steps Up To Support Students In Recovery

    Inside Minneapolis College, a quiet revolution is taking place as students in recovery find solace and support in their pursuit of education.

  • Police officer seriously injured in construction accident in Billerica

    BILLERICA - A police officer was seriously injured in a construction accident on Boston Road in Billerica Friday afternoon. The officer was hit by an excavator while working a detail. The officer was transported to Lahey Hospital. The road has been closed to traffic in both directions. A crew from N. Granese & Sons based in Salem was putting down a water line when it happened. More information is expected to be released by investigators Friday evening.

  • UI College of Engineering chatbot streamlining student services

    Since the launch of the University of Iowa’s Department of Electrical and Computer Engineering artificial intelligence chatbot DINA, answering student advising questions has been easier than ever, according to students and faculty. UI engineering professor Tyler Bell created the chatbot as an example of what students can do with artificial intelligence. UI professor Er-Wei Bai