College enrollment is down, but trade school enrollment is up. What’s going on with the trend toward blue-collar training? NTD visited the electrician training center for the United Service Workers Union Local 363 in New Rochelle, New York to find out.
Homeschooling is when a child’s education is conducted by the parents. Between 2022 and 2023, according to the U.S. Census Bureau, nearly 6 percent of school-age children were reported as being homeschooled. Alaska (12.6 percent), Tennessee (9 percent), and West Virgina (8.9 percent) were the top three states for homeschooling. There’s a personalized approach to […]
It’s fun having a toddler around during the holidays. Watching the magic through their eyes makes it that much more special. But the Christmas season is not only a time of togetherness and joy but also a time of accidents. Christmas decorations are the reason many children and adults visit the emergency room. But how […]
Your child has been asking for one for so long, and the holiday season might be the time—especially if the gift will make this Christmas or Hanukkah magical. It’s not a puppy this time though. It’s a smartphone or tablet. This holiday season, many families may be considering giving their children their first device with […]
A handful of the nation’s best colleges are racing to boost financial aid to incoming students from families with limited means. On Wednesday alone, the Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT), the University of Texas and Carnegie Mellon University announced more generous tuition-free financial aid programs that would, in some cases, completely eliminate the cost of attendance for low- and moderate-income students. […]
Homeschooling is growing rapidly in the United States, with 4 million children learning at home. Mom of three Amy O’Meara shares how homeschooling deepened family bonds and created a personalized learning experience.
A Canadian family has discovered that their talented toddler can identify all the world’s flags and all the planets—a skill that many adults need training to acquire. NTD spoke to the Mishra family to find out more about their son’s amazing talent.
Storytelling transcends traditional theater by breaking the fourth wall, drawing audiences into the narrative. Experts like Trudy Hanson and Laura Simms discuss how this engaging art form fosters deep emotional connections and community bonding.
With back-to-school season here, NTD sits down with mentor and educator Chris Milord, a writer and a U.S. Coast Guard veteran, for some tips on how students can learn more effectively, apply to institutes of higher education, and survive in college. Milord suggests investigating academic topics deeply, starting the application process early, and trying out […]
From growing up the child of Jewish Yankee parents in the Deep South city of Florala, Alabama, to becoming the president of The College of New Jersey, Barbara Gitenstein shares her story with NTD. The author of “Experience Is the Angled Road: Memoir of an Academic” tells of the need to be resilient in the […]
Cellphones in the classroom have been the subject of heated debate recently, with some states enacting bans on cellphones in class due to concerns over students’ academic performance. Others say children should still be able to keep their cellphones on them in case of an emergency. NTD spoke to parents, children, and educators in New […]
The start of the new school year is right around the corner, and some students may be getting that jittery feeling associated with this time of the year. How should parents or teachers comfort those experiencing this phenomenon? What techniques work best? NTD speaks to licensed therapist and author Laura Rhodes-Levin for tips on how […]
A new school year is coming soon, and it can be daunting after a long summer break. So how can parents and students best prepare for it? NTD spoke with Aron Boxer, the founder and CEO of Diversified Education Services, for practical tips on how to ease the transition.
Explore how the Montessori Method, developed by Maria Montessori, is transforming education through hands-on, self-directed learning and collaborative play. Community Montessori School in Lexington, Kentucky, exemplifies these principles, fostering independence and a love for learning. NTD speaks with school head Nelson Griffin about their innovative approaches.
Total student loan debt is over $1.75 trillion according to Education Data Initiative. In light of this, NTD speaks to James Lewis, a scholarship expert and the president of the National Society of High School Scholars, who says families should be “laser-focused” on finding scholarships for their children. One way he suggests doing that is […]
High school students taking the ACT test this spring may have a less trying time of it than their predecessors. The nonprofit company administering the college admissions exam, called ACT, announced July 15 that it will cut the exam’s runtime by as much as a third and make the science portion optional. “With this flexibility, […]
Digital platform Gan Jing World is set to host its “Gan Jing Campus Summer Camp” this summer. The six-week online program offers themed lessons and activity plans that cover an array of fun and interesting topics for children aged 4-10. Topics will include the animal kingdom and the natural world and others, with an emphasis on […]
Students are gearing up for summer break, with some preparing to start college in the fall and others entering their senior year, facing decisions that could shape their futures. NTD spoke with author and college admissions adviser Andy Lockwood on navigating this crucial process.
The New York State Board of Regents presented a plan at its meeting on Monday to drop the Regents Exam as a graduation requirement for students in the state. Instead, the board plans to use “multiple, rigorous pathways” for students to earn a diploma. The plan came from a state Blue Ribbon Commission on Graduation […]
Summer is around the corner and children will soon be leaving the classroom, but schools are struggling with a teacher shortage. The president of the National Education Association says a lack of respect and low pay are driving this. And a survey of theirs from 2022 found that 55 percent of educators are planning on […]
