Putting Together The Puzzle: School Teams Assess Threats

As kids head back to school, officials across the country focus on identifying threats and protecting students from gun violence.

Fatal Iowa School Bus Fire Spotlights Safety Problems Nationwide

A fatal Iowa school bus fire that killed two was preventable and the driver shouldn’t have been behind the wheel, safety investigators say.

Here's How Many U.S. Kids Live In Poverty

The Annie E. Casey Foundation has released its annual “Kids Count Data Book.” Here’s what they found.

Two-Thirds Of U.S. 4th Graders Are Not Proficient In Reading

The Annie E. Casey Foundation released its annual “Kids Count Data Book.” Here’s what they found.

Divorced Dads Often Not Treated Fairly By Child's School: Study

Divorced dads can get the cold shoulder from their kids's schools, a study says. They say that they're often kept out of the loop.

The Best High Schools Ranked By Metro Region: U.S. News

New rankings from U.S. News & World report show how high schools compare regionally.

FAFSA Deadline: How Procrastinators Leave Millions On The Table

The FAFSA deadline is June 30. Here's what that means, who should be concerned and why procrastinating 2019 graduates are already too late.

National Spelling Bee Ends In 8-Way Tie For 1st Time In History

The Scripps National Spelling Bee ran out of challenging words and, for the first time in history, named eight students co-champions.

Cities With Most And Least Students Experiencing Homelessness

A new report sheds light on where students are most experiencing homelessness.

SAT 'Adversity Score:' Poor Fix For Problem Test, Academic Says

A University of Pittsburgh associate dean says the SAT's "Adversity Score" is a "tacit admission that the SAT isn't fair for all students."

New Tool Will Let Colleges See Disadvantages Faced By Students

The College Board, which administers the SAT, said it plans to make the tool more broadly available to colleges in 2020.

Valedictorian, Once An Honor, Being Eased Out By Many Schools

The tradition of the valedictorian, which dates back to Colonial times, is increasingly being called into question.

School Shootings: Teachers Given Choice Of Quiet Or Chaos

Critics say "warrior" or "hero" policies deviating from traditional lockdowns expose students and staff to more danger in school shootings.

5 Ways For Students To Use Final Exam Stress To Their Advantage

More than one third of college students say stress hurts their academic performance. A professor offers tips on turning the tables on stress

Americans Split On College Admissions Fairness: Poll

{olls conducted after charges were announced in a sweeping bribery scandal reveal split among Americans on college admissions fairness.

Patch Partners With No Bully To Help Eradicate Bullying

No Bully is a nonprofit organization that ignites compassion to eradicate bullying and cyberbullying worldwide.

7 Tips To Stay Safe While Studying Abroad

Though studying abroad can be a rewarding experience, it also comes with certain risks.

Lead In School Water: Most States Fail To Correct Health Threat

Five years after the Flint water crisis exposed the threat of lead contamination to young children, schools get failing grades, report says.

Princeton Review Names Best Value Colleges In America

The Princeton Review on Tuesday released its 2019 edition of best value colleges. See the schools from every state.

The 17 Best Online Bachelor's Degree Programs In America Of 2019

U.S. News & World Report has ranked the best online bachelor degree programs across America in 2019.

Student Loan Debt Soars To $1.36 Trillion In 2018

Student loan debt has reached record levels in 2018, but with low unemployment, Americans are largely paying back their loans.

Teacher Pay: How Each State Ranks

Following midterm elections that attracted nearly 180 teacher candidates, pay for educators could be big issues before state legislatures.

Deadly School Bus Crashes: Petition Calls For Tougher Penalties

Online petition calls for tougher penalties for motorists who break school bus laws after a spate of crashes that killed and injured kids.

Free Master's Degree, Teaching Certificate For Vets

Many U.S. states have teacher shortages and vets make great teachers, studies say. Now, the VA is paying vets' tuition for this program.

Think You're Bad At Math? You May Suffer From 'Math Trauma'

Many Americans feel anxiety or dread when it comes to math. A lot of that anxiety starts in childhood.

ACT Sounds Alarm As College-Readiness Scores Fall Nationwide

The ACT’s yearly score report showed a growing percentage of test-takers aren’t prepared to take college courses.

Crushing Student Loan Debt Gets In Way Of 'Adulting'

Student loan debt is down slightly, but remains a crisis for graduates across the country who struggle to pay back their loans.

U.S. News Best Colleges: See Schools On 2019 List

U.S. News & World Report is out with its 2019 rankings of best colleges

Could College Textbooks Soon Get Cheaper?

An English and economics professor explain why America's college textbook industry might undergo radical change.

How To Pack A Healthy, Stress-Free School Lunch

Nutrition is a key part of learning, but it's often hard to get students to eat a healthful lunch. It can be even harder to pack one.

Money Magazine Ranks Best Colleges For The Value — Here They Are

MONEY ranked 724 of the best colleges in America based on quality of education, affordability and outcomes. How did yours do?

Here Are The Top Party Schools In America

What do you think? Do you agree with the list?

Princeton Review Names 384 Best Colleges — And Top Party School

The Princeton Review rankings are based on surveys of 138,000 students at the schools. Here are the best colleges and biggest partiers.

Target Offering Teachers Discount For Back-To-School Shopping

The promotion is valid in stores and online from July 15-21.

Here Are U.S. News' Best High Schools In The Country For 2018

U.S. News & World Report released its annual list of best high schools in the country. See how schools in your state ranked.

Doodle 4 Google Finalists Revealed: How To Vote

Here’s how to vote on the 52 state and regional winners just announced in the 2018 Doodle 4 Google contest.

The Battle Over Prayer In Schools

Catholic students and other religious groups were sometimes whipped, beaten and worse, for not participating in prayer and Bible reading

3 Ways To Measure The Value Of A University Education

If there was just one tool or metric to help the general public assess the value of a particular college or degree, what would it be?

The Universities And Colleges That Are Best Value For Your Money

The deadline to put down a deposit at many universities is rapidly approaching. These are the best bang for your buck.

Students Walkout On 19th Anniversary Of Columbine

Students across the country are demonstrating once again to demand change that ends gun violence in American schools and communities.