Lead is a neurotoxin that’s especially harmful to young, developing brains. But more than half of US schools haven’t had their taps tested for lead. At schools that have been tested, more than a third of the taps were contaminated. Schools in cities like Portland, Los Angeles, and Atlanta have water that has tested positive […]
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English is a difficult language to learn with so many grammar and spelling rules to follow. Even if it’s your first language, you’ve probably found yourself saying things incorrectly too many times to count. Some of the most commonly used idioms aren’t actually what we think they are. Over time, we’ve turned popular sayings into […]
A long-term study of more than 118,000 men and women suggests the more sugar people drink, the more likely they are to die, especially from heart trouble. This was especially true for women. The study also suggests artificial sweeteners are unhealthy when consumed in big doses every day. Scientists have found even more evidence it’s […]
Insider Picks writes about products and services to help you navigate when shopping online. Insider Inc. receives a commission from our affiliate partners when you buy through our links, but our reporting and recommendations are always independent and objective. Online learning sites Coursera and edX allow you to audit classes from top universities for free. […]
Tuition and other expenses at top US colleges continue to rise. Using data from the Department of Education, we took a look at what the median student at the 20 most expensive colleges in the US earned 10 years after attending those schools. College continues to get more expensive, especially at the top end of […]
Wealthy CEOs and hedge-fund managers from high-tax states like New York, New Jersey, and California are flocking to Miami for the tax breaks. The influx of affluent out-of-state buyers is creating huge waiting lists at the area’s most elite private schools. One school said the number of applications from families from New York and New […]
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. Learning new skills online is often far more convenient and inexpensive than in-person enrollment. You get to take your time, pay a lower fee, and in some cases, […]
Nearly 3,700 recruiters were asked to score 30 top business schools on reputation, creativity of graduates and other measures for the Bloomberg Businessweek Best B-Schools ranking. When we combined the scores to create an overall ranking of b-schools, Harvard didn’t make the top 20. Harvard may boast one of the most famous business schools in […]
President Obama doesn’t enjoy paying his big tax bills and he always pays “the max” rate, he says. But he also learned to appreciate what his taxes do, thanks to a career in politics and eight years as President No. 44. Lately he’s been talking to companies trying to get them to understand this point […]
High-school senior Ethan Lindenberger, who recently turned 18, has been vaccinating himself against his mother’s wishes. Lindenberger testified before a Senate committee on Tuesday, saying his mother’s “love, affection, and care as a parent was used” by anti-vaxxers on online platforms, including Facebook. He said there aren’t two sides to an issue like vaccines: Study […]
On Tuesday, Salesforce launched a gamified learning platform called myTrailhead, which will allow companies to create their own content to train employees in tech, business and soft skills, as well as help them onboard. Salesforce had been using a similar platform called Trailhead within its company to train employees and promote a culture of learning. […]
College is where many figure out what they’re actually interested in and determine the career they want to pursue. We researched the degrees and schools attended by well-known tech CEOs, many who launched their companies or landed on the idea for their first startup while studying at college. Here’s where 45 CEOs in the tech […]
An online coding platform called Repl.it is picking up popularity among kids and teenagers, who are using the platform to learn to code and to build apps online. Kids enjoy using Repl.it because they can write code without having to install anything on their devices, and they can work with friends on building games and […]
Police are investigating the alleged assault of a man who was helping recruit members for a conservative organization at UC Berkeley in California on Tuesday afternoon. Hayden Williams said he was invited to the campus by Turning Point USA, a pro-Trump student advocacy group, to “help organize and train conservative activists.” Williams claimed that his […]
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 […]