Posted on Wednesday December 31, 1969

A school district in Florida is giving bikes to kids to tackle absenteeism
Posted on Sunday January 19, 2025

A school district in Florida is giving bikes to kids who are at risk of missing too much school because they can't get there on time.

This Virginia program helps former foster youth get degrees, at any age
Posted on Sunday January 19, 2025

Great Expectations was designed to help people who grew up in foster care get their two-year degrees. And unlike many programs for former foster youth, there are no age limits.

More teens say they're using ChatGPT for schoolwork, a new study finds
Posted on Saturday January 18, 2025

According to the survey, 26% of students ages 13-17 are using the artificial intelligence bot to help them with their assignments.

A California fifth grader interviews his firefighter father
Posted on Saturday January 18, 2025

Cian Lawlor's father was dispatched to the Palisades Fire just over a week ago and he's been working it ever since. The 11-year-old had some questions for his dad.

College campuses react to the news of the Israel-Hamas ceasefire deal
Posted on Thursday January 16, 2025

The Israel-Hamas war ignited protests on many U.S. college campuses. Some students were elated, others concerned after the announcement of a ceasefire.

Explained: Generative AI’s environmental impact
Posted on Thursday January 16, 2025

Rapid development and deployment of powerful generative AI models comes with environmental consequences, including increased electricity demand and water consumption.

MIT Global SCALE Network named No. 1 supply chain and logistics master’s program for 2024-25
Posted on Thursday January 16, 2025

Eighth consecutive top spot reflects global excellence in education and research.

Making the art world more accessible
Posted on Wednesday January 15, 2025

The startup NALA, which began as an MIT class project, directly matches art buyers with artists.

Karl Berggren named faculty head of electrical engineering in EECS
Posted on Wednesday January 15, 2025

Professor who develops technologies to push the envelope of what is possible with photonics and electronic devices succeeds Joel Voldman.

MIT student encourages all learners to indulge their curiosity with MIT Open Learning's MITx
Posted on Wednesday January 15, 2025

Junior Shreya Mogulothu says taking an MITx class as a high school student opened her eyes to new possibilities.