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Achievement April 4, 2018

Student, 17, gets full ride to all 20 top colleges where he applied

A Texas high school student was brought to tears in a heartwarming video when he received an acceptance letter from his dream school, Stanford University.

Curriculum March 21, 2018

6 best travel books of spring

A bushel of books have sprouted to inspire a bout of warm-weather wanderlust. There’s something here for fans of every genre: memoir, fiction, adventure, natural history, history, even poetry. But what binds each of these books together is a compelling tale and a great sense of place.

Gourmet March 20, 2018

Best coffee shops near college campuses

Whether you’re looking for a great cup of coffee or a spot to spread out your books to study, we’ve made a list of best coffee shops near college campuses.

Todd Starnes November 15, 2017

School nixes prestigious scholarship because winners must be born in America

The Lake Mason Lions Club has been providing a $500 scholarship to young men and young women for 20 years. But not this year.

Achievement June 24, 2017

Top scholars rise above MS-13 violence in suburban NY town

After a year that started with the killings of two schoolmates, about 1,200 seniors are preparing to graduate from high schools in Brentwood, Long Island.

Achievement June 2, 2017

'Math nerds' come in all stripes. Our plan helps low-income students get what they need to succeed

Let's wake up, America. Low-income students who show potential in math and science should get the same encouragement, advice, and enrichment as their more affluent peers.

Achievement May 31, 2017

Aspiring Afghan musician seeks US 'encore' after heroic studies in war-torn homeland

For one up-and-coming trumpeter from Afghanistan, music has set him free.

College May 6, 2016

Ivy League student who ran restaurant out of his room told to leave university housing

A Columbia University student who drew widespread attention after converting his dorm room into a restaurant last year has been told that he will have to leave university housing as of May 31.

College February 5, 2016

Talented low-income students belong at top colleges. Why aren't we helping them get there?

Every American child who studies hard and gets good grades should have an equal chance to get a first-class higher education, regardless of income.

Innovation January 27, 2016

My conversation with Alec Ross: How technology will change our economy and culture

Alec Ross's new book offers in-depth analysis of the relationship between technology and government, business, and education, and predicts how future innovation will disrupt society.

Values January 7, 2016

‘Doro’ Bush Koch: Why we're challenging the tech world to help us fight low literacy

A bold new solution to the problem of illiteracy is on the horizon, thanks to a global competition that will challenge some of the world’s biggest thinkers.