education

One Georgia high school has gone all-in on artificial intelligence.Students at Seckinger High School learn math, science, English, and history through an AI lens.Teachers say students are more engaged and better prepared for the jobs of the future.Prior to joining the faculty at Seckinger High School, art teacher Megan Fowler's only experience with anything even…

When I was a college student, I decided to skip studying abroad.There were many reasons, but mainly, I wanted to stay with my boyfriend and roommate on campus.Now, as a mother of two, I regret that decision to travel freely at a young age.I went to a liberal arts college that felt, at times, like…

A new study suggests universal pre-K programs could increase parents' earnings.Researchers found that those who enrolled their kids in free pre-K made about 21% moreUniversal pre-K programs have also been shown to help kids' long-term futures.Universal pre-K has long been thought to boost children's lives and futures, but a new study suggests parents could also…

I knew I didn't want my four kids to graduate from college with student loan debt.I started saving for college when my oldest was in the first grade, and it's not enough.With three more kids heading to college, I'm overwhelmed financially.I was with my four kids on the playground one day, talking with the other…

Stanford University recruited my son to be a college athlete.He feared he wouldn't fit academically at the school.My son decided to drop out and transfer, but at the last minute, he found friends and stayed.My son has always been an athlete, and sports have always come easily to him. However, he has had a problem…

Many older Americans regret some career choices that affected retirement plans and job prospects.Regrets include not prioritizing education, frequent job changes, and involvement in office drama.This is part of an ongoing series about older Americans' regrets.For millions of Americans, retiring at 65 is just a dream.Since September, BI has heard from older Americans about their…

My twin sons have just graduated from high school and are choosing their college majors.One son switched from wanting to study law to pursuing philosophy.Other parents told me it was a huge mistake, but my own college experience taught me otherwise.My twin 18-year-old sons have just graduated from high school, and we've spent months navigating…

My son is in his first semester of college, and we never talked about a communication schedule.I don't want to reach out to him often because I want to give him space, so I wait for him to call.As an empty nester, I wish we could talk more, but I'm glad he's becoming independent.Dropping my…

My son is in second grade and gets homework in several subjects every day.Sometimes, we are both up past his bedtime to ensure everything gets done.A child psychologist agrees that homework on second grade can be overwhelming. When I was in second grade, I used to get excited when I had homework; it meant I…

Hundreds of Los Angeles Community College District students are getting $1,000 monthly for a year.It's part of a basic income program for LA students pursuing healthcare careers.Los Angeles has embraced guaranteed basic income programs.Some community college students in Los Angeles are about to get an influx of no-strings-attached payments — just in time for the…