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February 16, 2025

“If you can meet with Triumph and Disaster  And treat those two impostors just the same;” – “If” by Rudyard Kipling Hours after the Philadelphia Eagles decimated the upstart...

February 15, 2025

“Who are you? You are data about data,” writes the author Kerry Howley. But who is behind the scenes and inside the cookies collecting all that data? Data scientists,...

February 14, 2025

Paid internships for high school students are somewhat rare, given that most high schoolers have little work training or experience. However, there are still many options available to ambitious...

February 13, 2025

Middle school is a time for self-discovery, often uncomfortable and fascinating at once. The social experimentation, the longing for things not yet known, the fear of how to navigate...

February 13, 2025

The narrative around college costs has become predictable: tuition keeps rising, student debt is mounting, and higher education is becoming increasingly unaffordable. However, a careful analysis of recent pricing...

February 13, 2025

Art competitions are excellent opportunities for high school students to demonstrate their creativity and receive recognition for their hard work. Putting themselves out there might take a little–or big–push...

February 12, 2025

Getting accepted into Harvard Medical School (HMS) is undoubtedly a formidable challenge, given its highly competitive environment and global prestige. However, armed with a strategic and well-informed approach, your...

February 12, 2025

As a writing coach and university teacher, I’ve been puzzling through the pickle that is AI-generated writing and AI detection for teachers. To be honest, I’ve dragged my feet...

February 12, 2025

Knowing how to effectively communicate on a child’s report card is a skill. You’re catering to a few different audiences here (scroll down for 150 Sample Report Card Comments...

February 12, 2025

Do you dream of a school known for its academic rigor, where excellence is prized and the faculty is top-notch? Perhaps you also dream of sunny skies, mild temperatures,...

February 12, 2025

President Donald Trump has repeatedly vowed to abolish the Department of Education (ED). In early February 2025, it was reported that members of the newly-created Department of Government Efficiency...

February 12, 2025

Depending on their course of study, engineering majors can expect a high payout for all the hard work they do at college. In 2023, the median annual salary for...

February 12, 2025

So, you want to study engineering, but you’re a little anxious about the workload. You’d like to find an engineering major that’s going to pay off with a stable,...

February 12, 2025

By now, whether you’ve been told about them at a young age, know someone attending one of them, or just discovered them, my guess is that you’ve heard of...

February 11, 2025

Houston families face an interesting paradox: the metro area offers a huge number of high-performing public, magnet, charter, and private schools, but that abundance makes the choice far more...

February 11, 2025

6th grade can be a tumultuous and inspiring year. During this time, a child might be in the midst of navigating their identity and new experiences, like switching schools...

February 11, 2025

Lights, camera, action! It’s time to play charades, and you and your little ones get to act out and have fun. Charades can be a great way to get...

February 10, 2025

If you’re aspiring to become a future healthcare practitioner, your journey to becoming a physician might take you through the doors of an osteopathic medical schools. These institutions provide...

February 10, 2025

If you live in Fairfield County, there’s no such thing as a simple school decision. With nationally ranked public high schools in Darien, New Canaan, Wilton, Greenwich, and Westport,...

February 10, 2025

Embarking on your journey to medical school is a thrilling yet daunting endeavor, marked by the anticipation of fulfilling a lifelong dream. As you meticulously prepare your application, there’s...