Education

The Making of a Writer: Kalyn Higgins on Education and the Gravity of New York

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

U.S. Announces $2 Billion Humanitarian Aid Package To Fight Hunger And Disease In 2026 (2)

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

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

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

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

Social Media’s Hidden Cost How It’s Making Young Brains Weaker

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 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

How State-Approved Online Schools Work

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

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

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

How to Learn Arabic on Your Own: A Step-by-Step Guide

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

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"

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

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

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