The Bill and Melinda Gates foundation is investing millions of dollars in new strategies to create consumable gut-microbe therapies that could change the way our stomachs process food. The hope is that new probiotics (which would be far more complex and microbe-rich than yogurt or fermented food) will help both undernourished and obese children live […]
The US makes up less than 5% of the world’s population but has 31% of the world’s mass shooters. Lawmakers and interest groups are often at odds on policies to curb mass shootings, suggesting strategies varying from increased mental health evaluations to arming teachers. On February 14, the nation is mourning the first anniversary of […]
Leaders from the College Board — the nonprofit that runs the SAT exam — said the ability to master computer science and the US Constitution were the two most important skills for students to prepare for future success. The nonprofit has revamped the SAT and its Advanced Placement courses to reflect the importance of those […]
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There are many wonderful colleges and universities in the US that are sometimes overlooked in major rankings. College preparation and admissions consulting firm CollegeVine identified 50 colleges that offer great educational and career opportunities but don’t always appear at the top of traditional lists. Binghamton University, San Jose State, and City College of New York […]
For more than 30 million students around the world, the future of learning has arrived — and it costs as little as $10.99. Udemy, a global marketplace for learning and teaching online, just hit the 30 million student mark. While that’s an impressive feat all on its own, perhaps more impressive is the breadth of […]
Musicians who take out student loans to pay for a college education often struggle to find a financially feasible way to follow their passion. In addition to student debt, the high costs associated with being a musician prohibit many from pursuing a full-time career in music. One artist we spoke to, Nashville musician Rayland Baxter, […]
Learning a foreign language as an adult is challenging, but there are ways you can easily enhance the process. Here are five strategies you can employ to help you learn a new language more efficiently. You’ve likely heard that learning a new language is easier for children than it is for adults. But all hope […]
Technology jobs are in high demand for 2019, according to Glassdoor’s rankings of the best jobs in the U.S. in 2019. Glassdoor’s rankings of the best jobs in the U.S. are based on each job’s earning potential, satisfaction ranking, and the number of job openings. Of the top 50 jobs in the U.S., 19 of […]
Schools are worried about the future of children’s lunches if the government shutdown continues. At least one school district has already reduced children’s lunches, removing bottled water and juice, and reducing the fruit and vegetables they give children in a bid to “conserve food and funding.” Other school districts said they are concerned about the […]
Georgia Tech recently finished the first phase of a major renovation to its campus library that resulted in more than 95% of its physical books being moved to an off-campus location. The move is making way for more spaces for seating, rooms for student collaboration, and multimedia studios. It signals a shift in the way […]
Having a second child means parents are on duty at almost all times, no longer able to step in for one another when one parent needs a break. Assuming everything you learned about infant care will come right back to you when a second child is born means setting yourself up for a collision with […]
Teachers in Los Angeles have gone on strike for the first time in 30 years to demand salary increases, smaller class sizes, and more support staff at schools, following the lead of other states last year. The average salary for a public school teacher was $59,850 during the 2016-2017 academic year, the most recent for […]
There’s no way to prepare for every surprise and challenge a first child brings, but by planning as much as possible, new parents can mitigate the madness. Making the most of the free time you have before the child is born to prepare for life with a new baby can make those days (and nights) […]
Harvard’s business school rebranded its online platform from HBX to Harvard Business School Online on Tuesday. The name change, and Harvard’s willingness to lend its name to the platform, signals that online learning is entering the mainstream. Harvard Business School’s own dean was initially skeptical of online education, but has since said he’s gained a […]
The Insider Picks team writes about stuff we think you’ll like. Business Insider has affiliate partnerships, so we get a share of the revenue from your purchase. With the rapidly evolving job market, it’s important to develop new professional skills. Professional development is not only an asset, but a necessity in getting and maintaining a […]
Some of the most important life lessons that the college experience can offer to students will arise outside of the classroom. Here, author Kelly Laffey reflects on the five things she learned as a college student-athlete that actually made a difference in her life today. I’ve found that the saying “the days are long, but […]
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The Insider Picks team writes about stuff we think you’ll like. Business Insider has affiliate partnerships, so we get a share of the revenue from your purchase. Whether you like monthly, weekly, or daily calendar options, a paper planner is an essential tool for keeping your life organized and moving forward. The best planner for […]
Educational attainment varies across the country. Using data from the Census Bureau, we found the town in every state with the biggest share of adults with at least a bachelor’s degree. Different places have different levels of educational attainment. The American Community Survey is an annual survey run by the Census Bureau to allow the […]
Another year, another myriad of “new year, new you” campaigns. But what if we told you that this year really is different? This will be the year you learn a new skill, discover a new hobby, or achieve a lifelong dream. How? Because this year, you’ve got a helper that can teach you exactly how […]
The Insider Picks team writes about stuff we think you’ll like. Business Insider has affiliate partnerships, so we get a share of the revenue from your purchase. After the holidays, it’s always tempting to cruise along the wave of relaxed holiday indulgence until the end of the year. We’re all thinking, “I’ll start anew in […]
The 529 savings plan is a state-sponsored, tax-advantaged investment account open to anyone. The funds can be used to pay for undergraduate, graduate, technical, and trade schools. You can contribute up to $15,000 per year, per child, and per donor, or $30,000 if you’re married, without incurring a gift tax. Under the new tax law, […]
Google has won the K-12 education technology market. Part of their motivation to move into that market is to get kids acclimated to Google products, like the Chromebook. However, teenagers prefer to buy iPhones and MacBooks when they graduate high school. High school senior Kendra Lodewyk uses a Google Chromebook at school every day — […]
Nearly 30% of American families are now saving for college using 529 saving plans, according to a Sallie Mae report. The money in a 529 grows completely tax-free and can be withdrawn tax-free at any point, so long as it’s used to cover college tuition, fees, books, and supplies. The average savings amount in 529s […]
Japan’s Juntendo University admitted to setting lower pass marks for men in their entrance exams. Officials said it was because female applicants tended to perform better in the interview part of the assessment since “women mature faster mentally than men.” They also claimed it was because they didn’t have enough space in their female dormitories. […]
What you learn in college outside of academics can often be more valuable than the lessons of your classes. Here, author Alexis Reliford details the seven best things she learned in college than had nothing to do with grades. Almost eight years ago, I sat in a crowded auditorium surrounded by a bunch of other […]
More sugary chocolate milk, fewer whole grains, and around 300 extra milligrams of salt — these are just some of the ways the Trump Administration has relaxed school-lunch nutrition rules put in place during the Obama Administration. Agriculture Secretary Sonny Perdue, who heads the US Department of Agriculture (the agency that sets meal rules for […]
Sending a child to a top private high school can be expensive. We found the most expensive institutions among Niche’s ranking of the top 150 private high schools in the United States. Sending a child to a top private high school can be expensive. We took a look at the 150 top-ranked private high schools […]
Textbook costs overall have risen 67% from 2008 to 2018 — some four year college students spend close to $500 a year on textbooks. Almost 80% of the textbook industry is dominated by five publishing companies — Pearson Education, Scholastic, McGraw-Hill Education, Cengage Learning, Houghton Mifflin Harcourt. These companies do everything they can to keep […]
Is an Ivy League degree worth the cost? According to a former Yale application reader and the founder and CEO of college-counseling firm IvyWise, it’s worth considering whether you’re getting financial aid. A student’s education comes down to what they make of their experience on campus, she said. If you’re proactive, you can still get […]
Big companies like Apple, Facebook and Amazon are supporting a new AP level computing course for high school students. The course was designed to attract a broader group of students into the field and to ameliorate the industry’s so-called pipeline problem. Many engineers and software developers can trace their formative coding experiences to a class […]
These days, Sergey Brin is one of the wealthiest and most powerful people in tech. But back in 1996, Brin was a lot like any other Ph.D. candidate — on paper, at least. Brin’s resume, which was last updated more than 20 years ago, is still available online. At the time Brin made it, he […]
Apple CEO Tim Cook and Ivanka Trump are visiting schools in Idaho on Tuesday, as part of a join White House initiative to further STEM education. Local media captured video of both Cook and Trump arriving at Wilder Elementary, where they were greeted by a gathering of activists both in support of and in protest […]
With the cost of college at an all-time high, it’s important to take into consideration what’s being offered in a financial aid package. The Princeton Review ranked the top 20 colleges that offer the least amount of financial aid based on student responses. More than half of the schools are located in the northeast. The […]
As we grow up, our teachers share significant wisdom and advice with us. Whether we learn specific lessons or we absorb their words through osmosis, what we gain from them becomes invaluable. Here, 14 people share the best advice they’ve ever received from a teacher. Throughout childhood and into adulthood, various teachers shape the people […]
Sanjana Shah and Aditya Shah are seniors at Monta Vista High School in Cupertino, California who have created a device for helping predict and prevent wildfires. Their device, dubbed the “Smart Wildfire Sensor,” captures photos of nearby fallen branches and leaves (known as “fuel”) and uses machine learning to categorize and determine wildfire threat levels. […]
Thirty-two American students have been offered the prestigious Rhodes Scholarship to study at Oxford University in the fall of 2019. This year’s group includes 21 women, which is the most ever in a single Rhodes class; almost half of the 32 winners are immigrants or first-generation Americans. Find out more about these students below. Thirty-two […]
Business Insider recently ranked the most underrated colleges in America. The ranking is based on a comparison of the schools’ US News & World Report ranking with post-attendance median incomes as reported by the US Department of Education. Here are the details for how we calculated the ranking. We recently came out with our ranking […]
Bill Boulding is the dean of Duke University Fuqua School of Business. He said he’s looking for students who display “triple threat capability leadership,” meaning they’re smart, sensitive, and decent people. But these abilities don’t come naturally to everyone, so Fuqua has to be selective in who they admit. At Duke University’s Fuqua School of […]
Dr. Shirag Shemmassian is a former Cornell admissions interviewer and a college admissions expert. After years of helping hundreds of students get into top schools such as Harvard and Princeton, he’s able to offer his best college interview tips. For one thing, he writes, families should view “optional” interviews as “required.” For years after graduating […]
Amazon’s editors selected their 100 favorite books on leadership and success. We’ve highlighted 25 below, including books by psychologists, economists, and competitive athletes. Each one offers a unique look at what it means to be truly successful and how you can achieve your full potential. Read on and start stocking your shelves with inspiration. SEE […]
Michelle Obama writes in her new memoir, “Becoming,” that one of the most pivotal moments in her life was when a college counselor told her she wasn’t “Princeton material.” The future first lady decided to disregard the counselor’s opinion and apply anyway. And she got in. When she started at Princeton, she says she learned […]
Computing and coding startup Kano is going to release its ‘Harry Potter’ coding wand in hundreds of Apple stores. CEO and founder Alex Klein told Business Insider that Apple approached Kano to get the wands into stores. From December to January people will be able to demo the wand in stores. British coding and computing […]
Being able to talk to your kids is important at any age, and is best established when children are young, open, and impressionable. Changes in life, like a new school schedule, can mean less time spent together as a family, making the remaining shared time all the more important to use well. By asking the […]