My daughters attended Harvard, Yale, and Stanford; they then became the CEOs of YouTube and 23andMe. Letting them fail helped them grow into leaders.
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This 17-year-old wrote the ultimate ELI5 for coding
Aryan Poduri's book, "GOAT Coder," teaches children how to code through hands-on exercises and uncomplicated explanations.
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I am a mom and a longtime writing teacher. My kids' slang shows me how fast language is changing.
I'm a parent and teach writing. Watching my kids adopt new slang gives me a window into how expressions go viral, burn out, and reshape how we talk.
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The 20 best college towns across the US, ranked
WalletHub ranked over 400 cities based on affordability, social scene, and academic opportunity. These are the top 20 best college towns in the US.
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We're raising our kids to speak three languages, and it's not as hard as people think.
After growing up across countries, I knew I wanted my kids to be multilingual — fluent in Dutch, German, and English from birth.
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I left my university in Milan to study in a much smaller town. I loved the lower cost of living and slower pace.
I thought I would enjoy attending a private university in Milan. I quickly learned I had made the wrong choice.
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I was over 300 pounds in high school. Then, college life pushed me to lose over a third of my body weight.
I felt ashamed for being overweight in high school, so I stayed consistent with a healthy diet in college. That practice made me a better student.
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Universities risk becoming passive arms of Silicon Valley if they don't question how AI shapes truth, a professor says
A professor says colleges risk losing autonomy as AI deals and corporate agendas shape teaching, assessment, and how students learn to think.
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I'm trying to be hands-off as my teen applies to college. It's been difficult for me, especially when they missed a deadline.
I'm trying to let my teen take the driver's seat as they apply to college. We only discuss college during designated times, and it's been challenging.
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My kids went to an outdoor elementary school with no art, music, or library. They loved it, but adjusting to public school was hard.
My kids loved their private elementary school because they got to learn in small groups outside. They missed out on a lot, but it was worth it.
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I'm an entrepreneur who never went to college and taught my kids to avoid debt. They both decided to go to college anyway.
I told my kids that they can be successful without a college degree, but they decided to attend college anyway. I'm still so proud of them.
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I dropped out of college to work at Trivago. Now I run the company.
Trivago CEO Johannes Thomas shares how he rose from intern to chief executive without finishing college, driven by curiosity and learning.
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The 'Godmother of AI' says your college diploma is losing power — here's what she looks for instead
Fei-Fei Li, founder of the AI startup World Labs, says she now favors fast learners who embrace AI tools over candidates with traditional degrees.
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I got pregnant with my daughter in college. Now, she's applying to college herself, and I'm grieving the life I could've had.
I got pregnant with my daughter in college. Eighteen years later, I can't imagine my daughter being pregnant as she's about to start her new life.
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Elon Musk says AI will make most skills obsolete — but his kids can still go to college if they want
Elon Musk said AI will make most job skills obsolete, but college remains useful for social growth and broad learning opportunities.
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A history professor says AI didn't break college — it exposed how broken it already was
Steven Mintz says identical AI essays aren't a scandal but proof universities must reinvent how they teach and measure real learning.
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The hottest Stanford computer science class isn't banning AI tools — it's embracing them
One of the hottest Stanford CS courses this semester embraces rather than bans AI coding tools like Cursor and Claude.
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I want my 3 kids to learn in an environment that's right for them. We've done a mix that includes homeschooling, public, and private schools.
I don't stick to one type of schooling for my 3 kids. They've done homeschool, public, and private. We choose what's best for each child.
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3 ways schools can teach students to shape AI — not just survive it, Oxford professor says
Oxford professor Rebecca Eynon says schools must move beyond coding lessons to teach students how to question, design, and shape AI's impact.
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My mom didn't like that I'm homeschooling my daughter. Now that she has seen the benefits, she's helping me teach.
My mom was against me homeschooling my daughter, worrying she'd fall behind academically and socially. But that quickly changed.
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The 25 most expensive colleges in the US in 2025, ranked
Price is often a determining factor in college decisions. The yearly cost of attending some colleges and universities has rose to nearly six-figures.
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The death of handwriting has been greatly exaggerated
Professors are fighting AI by making students write by hand. Too bad it's unreadable.
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I'm 57, have kids in college, and I'm also a grandma. People sometimes don't believe me.
I had my son when I was a teenager and my daughters when I was in my 30s. It's hard to be the best grandma from a distance.
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I'm a high school senior applying to over 20 colleges. I'm ignoring classic advice and don't care about appearing well-rounded.
I'm using a unique approach to stand out to college admissions officers. Instead of appearing well-rounded, I'm becoming an expert in my passion.
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Teachers fear AI could weaken critical thinking — Mark Cuban says it can do the opposite and build better leaders
Oxford researchers and professors warn that AI is eroding deep thought, but Mark Cuban says mastering it will define the next generation of leaders.
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I've taught elementary school for 10 years. This is what you need to ask at your next parent-teacher conference.
Caregivers should use the 15 minutes they get during a parent-teacher conference to align on key issues. Here's what teachers wish you would ask.
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I teach at the same college where I earned my bachelor's. It's weird being on this side of the classroom.
When I was a student, I was lost and unsure of my future. Now that I'm teaching the same class I once took, I'm face-to-face with my younger self.
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I broke a big rule of college applications by writing about my mother. My love for her got me into Yale and Stanford.
My mom and I have a complicated relationship, which I explored in my college apps — but admissions experts advise against writing about your mom.
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College admissions expert Jeffrey Selingo wants kids and their parents to stop chasing a dream school. Here's what he suggests instead.
Seven practical steps to help your child zero in on the right college or university from journalist, author, and dad of two, Jeffrey Selingo.
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I wanted to homeschool my daughter, but everyone in my family told me it was a bad idea. I did it anyway.
When I decided to homeschool my daughter, everyone said I shouldn't. I even doubted myself, but it's been the right choice for my kid.
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The JD: tutoring a 1-year-old for $240,000 a year. The response: virality, criticism, and an 'outstanding application field.'
A listing for a tutoring job to turn a one-year-old into an "English gentleman" went viral. The agency said it's helped attract 141 candidates.
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I couldn't afford my rent and student loans, so I moved in with my mom. It took me 3 years to get back on my feet.
My student loans were too high, so I couldn't afford my rent. My mom let me live and work with her, but it wasn't what I wanted from postgrad life.
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The real danger of AI in education isn't cheating — it's dependency on Big Tech algorithms, a business professor warns
A business professor warned AI is eroding students' critical thinking and could give Big Tech control over knowledge, unless universities step in.
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Homeschooling my kids while running my own businesses is not easy. I do it for the freedom it gives us to travel.
Janelle Jones reveals how she juggles entrepreneurship, homeschooling, and childcare while building a life of travel with her kids.
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I earned my master's from Full Sail University. I thought the online program would be easy, but then I got pregnant.
I thought enrolling in an online program would be easier, especially as a working mom. But it was a lesson in time management once I got pregnant.
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AI is reshaping the teenage brain — and an Oxford study says it is making students faster, but shallower thinkers
Oxford University Press says 8 in 10 teens it surveyed use AI for schoolwork, boosting speed but weakening creativity and independent thinking.
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America's schools are getting sucked into a 'chaos loop'
America's schools are facing a shaky start to the school year amid uncertainty at the Department of Education.
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I'm a medical student at Stanford learning about AI's influence on medicine. I'm still optimistic about my future as a doctor.
As a med student at Stanford, AI is a big part of my courses. I'm focused on using AI as a tool to help my patients because they always come first.
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I didn't expect my 40th high school reunion to be so emotional, but I was reminded how powerful those early years really are
The people I reconnected with at my 40th high school reunion knew me before I was a mother or adult. It was powerful to remember who I once was.
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Photos show how US colleges celebrate homecoming, from curious traditions to star-filled concerts
For thousands of graduates, fall means making a trip to their alma mater to celebrate homecoming.
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I was accepted into NYU, but chose a community college certification instead. Being debt-free was more important than prestige.
I planned to enroll at New York University, but pivoted at the last second. I'm now enrolled in an interpreter course at a community college for $450.
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As a college student, studying can be difficult and lonely. ChatGPT has become my go-to study buddy.
Studying in college isn't easy, and it can be isolating, so I started using ChatGPT's voice feature. I crafted it to become my study partner.
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I never felt as lost as I did right after graduating college. Getting a full-time job changed that.
The author describes how she felt lost and afraid after graduating from university and moving back in with her parents.
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Professors fear students are outsourcing critical thinking to AI. Here are 5 ways they can fight back, a researcher says.
A South African researcher said schools are failing to teach critical thinking and urged teachers to help students question AI tools like ChatGPT.
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Schools are training kids to follow in AI's footsteps — pushing them toward a 'life of hurt,' says a VC-turned-educator
A former venture capitalist warned that schools are producing graduates as flawed AI versions, reducing job market prospects for Gen Z.
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Students are outsourcing thought to ChatGPT — here's why educators should worry, a business professor warns
Generative AI may boost efficiency, but a business professor warns it's robbing students of critical thinking and independence.
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I was lucky enough to land a full-time job before graduating from college. But I wasn't prepared for the real world.
I landed a great job before graduating, but no one taught me how to handle student loans, tax deductions, retirement, and PTO. I was lost.
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As a middle school teacher, I often called parents to share good things about their kids. It built trust with families.
I thought it was unrealistic to have to call all families during the first weeks of school. But it did make a difference in my relationships.
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I landed a job at Goldman Sachs right out of college thanks to this unique twist to my résumé
My original résumé focused on everything I accomplished. I rewrote it to highlight my 'why,' and landed my dream job. Here's how you can do the same.
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