Schooling
Schooling comes in many forms -- from traditional K-12 education to college and the pursuit of advanced degrees. Learn all about schooling here.
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Why Do Colleges Hand Out Honorary Degrees?
The very first honorary degree on record was a brazen attempt to score points with a wealthy and politically connected bishop in 1478. Not much has changed since then.
Cheaters Never Win? Many U.S. High School Students Disagree
In a study on academic integrity, 59 percent of high school students admitted cheating on an exam, and 34 percent admitted to doing it more than twice.
Bullying More Likely in Less Crowded U.S. States
Louisiana has the dubious honor of being the U.S. state with the biggest bullying problem.
LSAT, Law Schools Just Aren’t That Into You Anymore
The decades-old LSAT test is losing its hold on law school admissions. What will this mean for prospective graduate students?
The Case for Kids Walking to School by Themselves
It used to be common for kids to walk to school by themselves but not any more. A study found several benefits when children walked unaccompanied.
How Title IX Works
Title IX opened up access to collegiate sports for American girls and women when it was signed into law in 1972. But what has changed since then and what does the future hold for Title IX?
U.S. Charter Schools Tied to Controversial Turkish Cleric
Secretive Turkish cleric Fethullah Gulen is the leader of a politically powerful Turkish religious movement — and head of the largest chain of charter schools in America.
How Internships Work
Internships can be valuable for students across many fields. But how do you go about finding one and should you insist on being paid?
Are School Dress Codes Biased Against Girls?
Do public school dress codes and uniforms have any real value or are they sexist and arbitrary?
Despite Benefits to Teens, Half of Parents Oppose Later School Start Times
Experts advocate teens start school slightly later in the morning, but not all parents give the idea a passing grade.
What Makes One Pencil Superior to Another?
Not all pencils are created equal. There's a reason why teachers and school supply lists might specify a specific pencil brand.
High Schools Are Allowing Sleep-deprived Students to Take Midday Naps
For tired teen students, a snooze during the school day can offer a much-needed pick-me-up.
When College-bound Kids Have Their Acceptances Revoked
Ever year, millions of high school seniors lose interest in school after they get into college. And every year, some of those students see those acceptances vanish.
U.S. Public Schools Are Suspending Millions of Students, With Little Reward
A whopping 2.8 million students were suspended in the '13-'14 school year, which is likely more detrimental than beneficial to society.
How Do Kindergartners Decide Who Is 'Smart'?
And, for that matter, how do kindergarten teachers decide which students are smart?
Want to Get Students Psyched About STEM? Ask Them to Launch a Satellite
That's what South Africa did.
Students Are Inspired by Science, Thanks to Class Zebra Fish
A five-year study of the BioEYES program found that students get excited about science when they get to work hands-on with growing zebra fish.
Ph.D. Students Hold Interpretive Dance-off — and It's Great
The Dance Your Ph.D. contest asks students to create a dance explaining their research. This year's winner had some major boogeying and a cow heart valve doing the worm.
A Few Encouraging Words Can Change the Lives of Female STEM Students
Talk about minimal input for maximum result. A new study suggests that encouragement from a female role model could keep some girls from dropping out of STEM classes.
Who Says All Learning Should Happen in Schools?
Researchers are figuring out cool ways to spur conversation between kids and caregivers. And all that talk can really help kids' language development.
6 Ways U.S. Academic Labor Practices Are Seriously Shady
Students might be shocked to learn how little most of their professors are paid or that others have to raise funds for their own salaries.
How Gap Years Work
Students in the U.S. haven't been as quick to adopt the post-high-school gap year as their international counterparts. While that time off isn't ideal for everyone, it has some very real advantages.
Rising Neighborhood Inequality in U.S. Driven by Parents With Young Children
For the past 40 years, U.S. neighborhoods have become increasingly segregated by income. Are school districts and mobile wealthy parents balkanizing our country?
Crowdfunding College Tuition: Cash-strapped Students Try a Startup Strategy
If you've already tapped out Mom, Dad and the bank for college money, why not try complete strangers? It's worked for some folks.
Admitting Trans Students to Single-sex Colleges: Is Current Law on Their Side?
Some single-gender colleges have changed their admissions policies to allow trans students while others are still deciding. HowStuffWorks Now looks at what the law says.
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