Tesla’s Optimus humanoid robot has been attracting plenty of attention following the company’s AI event on Friday. Two development versions of the Optimus bot were on show at Tesla Inc.’s Read more
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Opinion: United Schools helps Special Olympics athletes lead, and all students benefit
Nestled in the landscape of central Jamaica, the dusty pitch next to the Bethabara Primary School outside of Newport welcomed two 11-a-side teams to participate in a regular soccer game. The cheers from the crowd of students reflected Read more
Jennifer Lawrence Lists Her New York City Loft for $10.5M and who is still eligible for free school lunches — and how can you apply?
Hi, MarketWatchers. Don’t miss these top stories. Jennifer Lawrence Lists Her New York City Loft for $10.5M May the odds be ever in her favor! Jennifer Lawrence recently listed her Read more
‘No child should go hungry during the school day’: Who is still eligible for free school lunches — and how can you apply?
For the first time in nearly two years, not all school meals in the U.S. will be free. But eligible families can still receive help paying for meals — as Read more
U.S. News college rankings: A lower spot could cost a school millions
A drop in a college’s ranking could cost that school millions of dollars, according to a prominent higher-education expert. Robert Kelchen, a professor who heads the Department of Educational Leadership Read more
Opinion: Imprisoned for life at 15, freed after 25 years and now in law school. Mercy for children who commit crimes benefits society and the economy.
This fall, Marshan Allen will attend Chicago-Kent College of Law on a full scholarship. But unlike most incoming law students, Marshan’s path to a legal career began when he was sentenced Read more
It takes a village to save on school supplies—4 more ways to lower costs
It’s that time again: back to school, back to spending so much money on supplies. And this year, families will have to shell out even more than usual because of inflation. Read more
Opinion: Back to school: Here’s where inflation is hitting hardest — and what it’s bypassing
As summer draws to a close, it is time for many to think about back-to-school shopping, such as notebooks, backpacks and new clothes. As an economist who has studied consumer prices for Read more
Taxpayers are owed more than $1 billion related to the student loan program — but not from borrowers
Hello and welcome to Extra Credit, a look at the news through the lens of debt. After a hiatus for parental leave, I’m back and digging into who pays for Read more
Public school districts facing decision over face mask wearing, as BA.5 creates high levels of community transmission
A growing number of public school districts across the U.S. are reinstating face-mask mandates, or considering doing so, as they seek to protect students from the wave of COVID cases Read more