New York Times Education

Getting Into Med School Without Hard Sciences

9 hours 30 min ago

A program admits students if they study humanities instead of the traditional pre-medical school curriculum.

A 'View' of Obama

9 hours 57 min ago

6 Q's About the News | Why do you think the president decided to appear on "The View"? A guest post by our college intern, Carrie Montgomery.

Obama Defends Education Program

11 hours 15 min ago

President Obama on Thursday sought to deflect criticisms from some minority and teachers groups.

Confusion on Where New York School Performance Stands

11 hours 45 min ago

Doubts arise as the benchmarks of proficiency change for New York City’s public school students.

News Quiz | July 30, 2010

12 hours 35 min ago

See what you know about the news of the day.

New York Students’ Passing Rate Plummets

Thu, Jul 29th 03:15pm

The results indicated a dismal performance statewide, after years of significant gains.

Test Yourself | July 29, 2010

Thu, Jul 29th 01:32pm

This week we're providing math problems based on Times articles. Today: calculating Mariano Rivera's post-season earned run average.

A College Freshman's Proud Independence Melts in Summer

Thu, Jul 29th 12:37pm

Having completed her first year at Northwestern, a student asks: "Is it possible to come home and live the same way you did at college?"

Poetry Pairing | July 29, 2010

Thu, Jul 29th 12:33pm

Our weekly series pairs a poem with a Times article and photo that somehow echo, extend or challenge that poem's themes. Today's themes: aging and attractiveness.

How Far Would You Go for a Cause?

Thu, Jul 29th 05:20am

Student Opinion | If you were to start your own charity, what cause would you support and why?

News Quiz | July 29, 2010

Thu, Jul 29th 03:44am

See what you know about the news of the day.

A Judge Lays Down the Law

Thu, Jul 29th 03:32am

6 Q's About the News | How have people reacted to a federal judge's ruling on the Arizona immigration law?

Word of the Day | riveting

Thu, Jul 29th 02:30am

This word has appeared 249 Times in The Times in the past year.

Word of the Day | disjoint

Thu, Jul 29th 02:02am

This word has appeared once in The Times in the past year.

Snooki Fill-In

Wed, Jul 28th 04:44pm

Use your own words or choose from a list to fill in the blanks in this Style section article about Snooki from the TV show "Jersey Shore."

Test Yourself | July 28, 2010

Wed, Jul 28th 02:10pm

This week we're providing math problems based on Times articles. Today: volume and the oil spill.

Do You Feel Awkward Talking to Your Friends in Person?

Wed, Jul 28th 05:27am

Student Opinion | Do you avoid face-to-face conversations in favor of digital communication?

A Newspaper for Les Enfants

Wed, Jul 28th 03:33am

6 Q's About the News | Why is a French newspaper for young people so popular?

Word of the Day | bohemian

Wed, Jul 28th 02:46am

This word has appeared 205 times in The Times over the past year.

Empire State of Mind: N.Y.U., Marymount and Other Urban Colleges Try to Soften Life in the City

Wed, Jul 28th 02:15am

Over 64,000 freshmen are about to descend on New York City campuses, where a frat abuts a homeless shelter, and dorms are an island away.

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