
Education


A New Exactness in American Fiction: Laura Veal with Through Fire and Faith
The first impression is clarity. Not the cold clarity of a manual, but the warm exactness of someone who has chosen every word because it matters. In Through Fire and Faith, Laura Veal practices a kind of sentence hygiene that you can feel as you read. Paragraphs end one breath

The Making of a Writer: Kalyn Higgins on Education and the Gravity of New York
By: Alva Ree 1. Your career spans writing, education, and storytelling. What is the deeper mission that guides your work? I am guided by three core values: literacy education, social justice, and disability advocacy. I spent years teaching dyslexic children, and that experience showed me how deeply language shapes opportunity

Teaching Wonder Through Story: How The Tale of Tumbo Helps Children Explore Culture, Curiosity, and Courage
By: Edna N. Abrahams In a world where children’s books often rush toward quick laughs or fast action, few stories slow down long enough to introduce young readers to something deeper: a sense of place, belonging, and purpose. The Tale of Tumbo: The Curious Spider offers this rare blend. Written

U.S. Announces $2 Billion Humanitarian Aid Package To Fight Hunger And Disease In 2026
The United States government has unveiled a $2 billion humanitarian assistance package for 2026 aimed at helping tens of millions of people confronting severe hunger and disease across multiple crisis-hit regions, senior officials said Monday. The funds are expected to be administered through the United Nations Office for the Coordination

Tim Walz Says He Will Not Seek Third Term as Minnesota Governor
Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz announced Monday that he will not run for a third term in the 2026 gubernatorial election, ending months of speculation about his political future and reshaping the state’s upcoming race for governor. Walz made the announcement during a public statement at the Minnesota State Capitol, saying

School Closures in New York City: Likely To Go Remote During Winter Storm Fern
As a potentially historic winter storm barrels toward New York this weekend, families, teachers, and students are preparing—but not necessarily for the kind of “snow day” many remember from childhood. With forecasts calling for significant snowfall and dangerous travel conditions, the question on everyone’s mind is simple: Will schools close?

Breaking Down the Cost of Parenting in New York City
The cost of parenting in New York City isn’t just a line item in a budget, it’s a daily reality that shapes how families live, work, and plan for the future. From the price of daycare to the challenge of finding affordable housing, raising children in one of the country’s

NYC Enforces Statewide Smartphone Ban in Schools: What It Means for Students and Parents
New York City has officially enforced a statewide smartphone ban in schools, a move that’s already changing the rhythm of daily life for students, teachers, and families. The new policy requires students from kindergarten through 12th grade to store away their phones during school hours. Whether tucked into lockers, sealed

Social Media’s Hidden Cost: How It’s Making Young Brains Weaker
Young brains are growing up in a world saturated with social media. From TikTok scrolls to Instagram stories, the digital landscape is shaping how the next generation thinks, reacts, and connects. While platforms offer entertainment and access to global conversations, they also come with hidden costs that are quietly influencing

The NYC Pet Peeve: Why Some Landlords Say “No” to Fido
The NYC pet scene is booming. From boutique grooming salons in Tribeca to dog-friendly brunch spots in Williamsburg, the city has embraced pet culture with open arms. Yet when it comes to housing, the enthusiasm doesn’t always translate. Many landlords, especially in pre-war buildings and co-ops, still enforce strict no-pet

Balancing Study, Work, and Wellbeing: Smarter Strategies for Advancing Your Career
By: Ben Crowle There’s a lot expected of us in life, and it can be easy to be overwhelmed. Looking after ourselves can be a delicate balancing act among nutrition, social interaction, finances, relaxation, exercise, and medication. Then there’s work on top of that, which is often just as exhausting

Southampton Arts Center Launches New Arts Education Program in Partnership with Southampton School District
Over 500 Works Showcased From Southampton Students’ Grades K-12 Southampton Arts Center is pleased to announce the launch of an innovative arts education program in collaboration with the Southampton School District. This exciting partnership will kick off with the inaugural student artist exhibition, titled “First Light: Celebrating Student Artists

Uncovering the Secrets Next Door: Inside Leah Orr’s The She Shed, the Thriller With a Heart of Gold
Jensen Beach, Florida, isn’t the sort of town you’d expect to harbor dark secrets. Sunlight glints off the water, retirees stroll to breakfast spots, and the locals still swap stories like it’s the good old days. But beneath that postcard-perfect calm is the setting of one of the most unexpectedly

How State-Approved Online Schools Work
There was a time when online education was considered a backup option. However, today state-approved online schools are increasingly seen as credible, structured, and flexible learning methods for students who may need something different from traditional schools and classrooms. With that said, whether you are looking for academic flexibility, personalized

Rocket Club Math: Math Program for Pre-K & Elementary at 92nd & Lex
By: Samantha Poathe Rocket Club Math has officially opened its fourth Manhattan location at 1415 Lexington Avenue on the Upper East Side, and is offering free trial classes for new families until the program reaches capacity. The new Lexington Avenue space joins Rocket Club Math’s existing Manhattan locations on the

The Art of Everyday Innovation: Inside The O’Kelley Lab
By: William Jones When Harri James O’Kelley talks about her laboratory, she’s not referring to beakers, microscopes, or sterile white walls. Rather, to her kitchen, the heart of a family-driven initiative expanding on how we believe, implement, and think about (2e) and neurodivergent education and support. What was born out

Before Kids Learn to Fear Math, Alex Hodara’s Rocket Club Math Aims to Turn It Into a Club Kids Can’t Wait to Join
By: Lamourie Media At a time when many parents associate after-school math with remediation or pressure, a growing number of New York City families are choosing something different. Rocket Club Math, an NYC-based after-school program with four retail locations across Manhattan, is reimagining math for young children as an enrichment-first

How Roy Virgen Jr Turned Pandemic Setbacks Into a Nonprofit University With Global Reach
By: Rena Marie In the spring of 2020, Roy Virgen Jr taught marketing from home, contending with unstable Wi-Fi and the unpredictability of remote work. Many educators faced similar chaos, but for Roy, these moments became more than daily obstacles. They became the spark for a dramatic shift in his

How to Learn Arabic on Your Own: A Step-by-Step Guide
Learning Arabic independently often starts with curiosity—and a bit of hesitation. Many learners worry about the alphabet, unfamiliar sounds, or Arabic’s reputation for being “difficult.” Those concerns make sense. At the same time, they often come from approaching Arabic as a problem to solve rather than a language to grow

Performance Services: Selecting the Ideal Project Delivery Method for K-12 School Expansions
K-12 school districts across the country are under increasing pressure to expand facilities to accommodate growing enrollment, evolving educational programs, and aging infrastructure. Whether adding new classrooms, expanding career and technical education (CTE) spaces, or modernizing outdated buildings, school expansions are complex construction projects that require careful planning and execution.

Dr. Greg Poole Leads Barbers Hill ISD to “Excellence By Any Measure”
Barbers Hill ISD, one of the fastest-growing school districts in the greater Houston area, operates in line with its popular slogans: “We Can, We Will, We’re Barbers Hill” and “Excellence by Any Measure.” Since he was appointed superintendent of the district in 2006, Dr. Greg Poole has adopted these phrases

Electric School Bus Problems Leave Western New York Students Riding in the Cold
Parents in the Lake Shore Central School District say a push toward electric school buses is creating an unexpected problem this winter: children arriving at school cold after morning rides in freezing temperatures. The complaints have surfaced as Western New York experiences sustained winter conditions, raising questions about how the

Effects of Online Learning On Your Mental Health: The Good and the Bad
By: Neha Zubair Online learning has revolutionized the way many people pursue a tertiary education these days. Some love its flexibility, while others prefer the structure that a classroom offers them. What often gets overlooked, though, is how studying online affects your mental health. The truth is, it can have







