Today, In Short
Scientology speedruns. Hacky sacks. And cursive clubs.Scientology speedruns. Hacky sacks. And cursive clubs. Read More
Education
N.Y.U. Students Object to Graduation Speaker Jonathan Haidt, Who Calls Their Generation ‘Coddled’
Jonathan Haidt, a professor, says that colleges shield students from challenging ideas. But student leaders said he does not represent their values.Jonathan Haidt, a professor, says that colleges shield students from challenging ideas. But student leaders said he does not represent their values. Read More
Your School District Is Probably Scoring Worse Than 10 Years Ago
The drops in U.S. scores go beyond the pandemic and cut across income, geographic and racial divides, new data shows.The drops in U.S. scores go beyond the pandemic and cut across income, geographic and racial divides, new data shows. Read More
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Will Airbnb Gain Ground in New York?
The home-sharing company has largely been shut out in the city, but it is fighting back and trying to get Black homeowners on its side.The home-sharing company has largely been shut out in the city, but it is fighting back and trying to get Black homeowners on its side. Read More
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Catherine, Princess of Wales, to Visit Italy
Catherine will visit Reggio Emilia, an Italian city celebrated for its approach to early childhood education.Catherine will visit Reggio Emilia, an Italian city celebrated for its approach to early childhood education. Read More
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Today, In Short
Dirty soda. Pharma merch. And Punch, the monkey.Dirty soda. Pharma merch. And Punch, the monkey. Read More
Book Review: ‘AI for Good,’ by Josh Tyrangiel
In “AI for Good,” Josh Tyrangiel talks to the classrooms, hospitals and research labs where people are using artificial intelligence that might benefit society.In “AI for Good,” Josh Tyrangiel talks to the classrooms, hospitals and research labs where people are using artificial intelligence that might benefit society. Read More
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Bezos Family Gives $100 Million for Preschool Education in New York
Free child care is one of Mayor Zohran Mamdani’s top goals. Now the Bezos Foundation is giving Robin Hood, a favorite philanthropy of wealthy New Yorkers, big money for early childhood education.Free child care is one of Mayor Zohran Mamdani’s top goals. Now the Bezos Foundation is giving Robin Hood, a favorite philanthropy of wealthy
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Facing the Reality of Cellphones in School
Readers discuss the effects of cellphone bans in school and screen time limits. Also: Close “Alligator Alcatraz”; President Trump’s vulgar language.Readers discuss the effects of cellphone bans in school and screen time limits. Also: Close “Alligator Alcatraz”; President Trump’s vulgar language. Read More
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Today, In Short
The top restaurants in New York. “Yesteryear.” And maternal wisdom.The top restaurants in New York. “Yesteryear.” And maternal wisdom. Read More