Coding isn't dead, but how it's taught needs to change, says Google DeepMind research scientist
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I recently graduated from UNC-Chapel Hill with no job. Moving abroad and becoming a digital nomad gave me a purpose.
After college, I struggled to find a job and a purpose to my life. Eventually, I bought a one-way ticket to Italy with my cat and never looked back.
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Google DeepMind CEO tells students to brace for change
Cambridge students submitted questions to Google DeepMind's CEO earlier this year. They wanted to know how to focus their time in the age of AI.
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Our friends and family discouraged us from homeschooling our kids. Now grown, one of them is a pilot, and the other went to college on a full scholarship.
We ignored the advice of others and homeschooled both of our kids. Today, one is a pilot, and the other went to college on a full scholarship.
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I went to Cornell's new MakerLAB, and student entrepreneurs told me they're 'bracing' for Trump's threats to cut funding
Cornell Tech's new MakerLAB opened to incubate startups and support students, even as threats to cut research funding left many feeling uncertain.
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My kids began thinking about student loans in high school. I'm proud of their decisions to try to avoid crippling debt.
I was worried about financially helping my four kids through college. Thankfully, they were ahead of me, planning ways to keep college costs low.
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I spent about $2,000 on a bed party to reveal my daughter's college decision. It was extra, but completely worth it.
A mother of three shared how she discovered college bed parties and why she doesn't regret spending thousands on one, despite the backlash.
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Plato vs. Porsches: the war between college and get-rich-quick schemes
Inside the shady new industry marketing 'college alternatives' to Gen Z
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Mark Zuckerberg says college isn't preparing students for the job market
Meta CEO Mark Zuckerberg told Theo Von that college is a great social experience, but he's unsure if it's preparing students for today's job market.
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I was a low-income student who attended Head Start. I'm now an educator with a master's degree and owe all my success to the federal program.
Head Start, a federally funded program for low-income students, is shuttering some regional offices. The program was important to my development.
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Ex-'MythBusters' host Adam Savage says taking a gap year may be the right move for your career
The former MythBusters host-turned-Youtuber said college should be more than just the next step in the educational "pipeline."
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I'm a financial educator. This is how I talked to my two kids about the cost of college.
I started talking to my kids about the cost of college when they started high school. I made sure they understood how much I was willing to pay.
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My college-age daughter still lives at home. I don't know how involved I should be as she becomes an adult.
I don't know if I should step in when my daughter oversleeps or forgets to do her laundry. I want to be helpful, but I also want her to be an adult.
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Google Brain founder Andrew Ng's startup wants to use AI agents to redefine teaching. Here's how.
Kira Learning unveiled a new set of AI agents that will help teachers personalize their approach.
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I've toured countless colleges with my kids, and the visits can be a drag. Here's how we made them more fun.
College campuses can blend together, and the tours can become real drags. To make the trips more exciting, we started video diaries.
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Priscilla Chan's tuition-free school that championed DEI is closing after 10 years
The tuition-free private school cofounded by Mark Zuckerberg's wife, Priscilla Chan, is set to close at the end of the 2025-26 school year.
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Harvard sues Trump amid funding freeze. Here's how the administration targeted the Ivy League and other universities.
The Trump administration has disrupted the funding pipeline universities have relied on for research, at times directly targeting select schools.
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Trump's plan to reshape America's schools is heating up
Trump has launched investigations into K-12 and higher education institutions as part of his mission to align the US school system with his politics.
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My daughter called me from college every day, crying because she hated it. I had to go against all parenting advice to help her adjust.
My daughter thought she was ready for college, but she hated it. She called crying daily — until we finally found what worked for her.
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I'm a first-generation grad student who went to an Ivy League school. I couldn't measure up to some of my rich classmates.
In grad school at Columbia University, I met students who didn't have to work part-time. Some also went on expensive vacations I could never afford.
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Why mentorship is vital to closing the gaps in our education system for first-generation students
Mentoring unlocks college and career success for underserved students, offering volunteers a chance to make a meaningful impact.
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I dropped out of Oxford because my workload was too much, and I had no time to enjoy college. It was the best decision.
He was excited to go to Oxford, but the relentless workload made him hate college. He transferred to a university with a better work-life balance.
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A.1. Sauce is seizing the moment after Linda McMahon's 'AI' gaffe
Secretary of Education Linda McMahon referred to artificial intelligence as "A1" during a panel this week.
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I refused to pay for my daughter's college and instead had her take out student loans. I didn't want to ruin my financial freedom.
Paying for my daughter's college tuition would have ruined my chances of saving for retirement. Instead, I provided her with a car and housing.
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Education, job, and marriage before babies: The 4-step 'success sequence' that could come to some states' schools
Tennessee lawmakers sent a bill to the governor's desk that would require educators to teach a "success sequence" in classrooms.
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Gen Z is anxious about using AI, too
Four in 10 Gen Zers say they feel anxious about using AI, according to a Gallup poll by the Walton Family Foundation and GSV Ventures.
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I applied for jobs after college for over a year before I landed one. I just had to cry and keep going.
New graduates are entering a tough job market. Carter James shares his post-college job search experience and what kept him motivated.
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I was trying really hard to graduate from college without any debt. Then the recession hit, and my life changed forever.
I was in my third year of college in 2007 when recession hit. Overnight I couldn't afford things. I moved and couldn't transfer my credits.
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I graduated from Oxford with no job lined up. To avoid paying London rent, I now pet-sit and sleep in strangers' homes.
After graduating from Oxford, I started pet-sitting for strangers. The gig helps me avoid paying rent because I stay in homes all over London.
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When I graduated from NYU, I thought I'd easily land a job. Instead, I've had 6 unpaid internships, and my father financially supports me.
I thought two degrees from New York University would land me a job after college. I'm still unemployed, and my father supports my life in Manhattan.
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I'm a former high school teacher, and my students were less interested in college. They're thinking about it all wrong.
Many of my former high school students opted out of college for a full-time job. I wish they understood college is more than just earning a degree.
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This university in Singapore is offering a master's degree in infectious disease emergencies. Here's who should apply.
National University of Singapore is offering a new masters program in infectious diseases emergencies.
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Columbia suspends student who created AI tool that helps people cheat in coding interviews
Documents obtained by BI show Chungin "Roy" Lee was suspended for failing to comply with Columbia University policies around disciplinary hearings.
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I worked at Chick-fil-A after college because I couldn't find a full-time job. It was frustrating, but I had time to figure out my career path.
I thought it would be easy to find a full-time job once I graduated college. In 2011, the job market was still recovering, so I took a fast-food job.
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My daughter rejected an offer from her dream college because of the costs. I was shocked when she chose a state school instead.
My daughter was ecstatic when accepted into the prestigious University of Chicago. Once she saw how much it cost, she chose a cheaper state school.
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College students are using AI, but they're conflicted about it
Conversations with over a dozen college students across the US revealed fears of developing an over-reliance on AI.
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I dropped out of my dream college because I couldn't afford to live in New York. Transferring to Florida saved me a lot of money.
Attending Barnard College in New York was a dream come true. I eventually dropped out because I needed more money and wanted to be closer to family.
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My parents wanted me to be a doctor or a lawyer. A teacher in middle school helped me find my real passion.
The proudest moment in my career was giving my English teacher signed copies of my books. She was the one who taught me how to write.
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My daughter was accepted into her dream college, so I thought the admissions process was behind us. I couldn't have been more wrong.
I worked with my daughter to get her into her dream school. The stressful admissions process continued while she applied for scholarships.
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Going to Harvard is getting a lot cheaper for most students
The university plans to cover all costs for students from families earning under $100,000, and pay tuition fees for those with incomes under $200,000.
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'I thought I was going to be someone': how Gen Z became a generation of rejects
Whether it's LinkedIn or Tinder, Gen Zers are constantly being told "no." It's sending their anxiety and loneliness into overdrive.
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'This is a crisis': inside Harvard's high-stakes strategy to fend off Trump
How Harvard University is gearing up to fend off President Trump's threat to slash its federal funding.
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I went back to college in my 40s as a mother of 5. I was so stressed that I lashed out at my husband and kids.
When I went to college at 40, I was in charge of caring for my family. But my math class was so stressful that I ignored my responsibilities at home.
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4 things on a résumé that matter way more than the college you attended, according to a tech and finance recruiter
A tech and finance recruiter said they rarely look at the school a candidate attended when hiring, but they do search for whether you've been promoted.
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China's capital city is making AI education mandatory, even for elementary schoolers
Beijing's decision to make AI education mandatory comes as China powers ahead in the AI race, with its homegrown startups gaining global attention.
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I spent my entire trust fund on an Ivy League degree. I sometimes wonder if it was worth it.
My grandfather set up a trust fund for me, and I spent it all at Columbia. I ran out of money for grad school, so I still had student loan debt.
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I'm a student at UC Berkeley, living in a house with 11 other girls. We have only 3 bathrooms, and I sleep in the sunroom.
Look inside my seven-bedroom, three-bathroom house, which I share with 11 other UC Berkeley students. The house is falling apart, but we love it.
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A popular plagiarism checker has pulled a big about-face on AI for students
The plagiarism checker is planning to launch an online program for students to write with AI under teacher supervision.
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As a college coach, I was mad when a student used ChatGPT. I later realized AI could be helpful during the admissions process.
I thought AI threatened my career as a college coach. But now I see that students can use ChatGPT as an idea generator during college admissions.
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