https://www.nytimes.com/section/education en-us Copyright 2026 The New York Times Company Thu, 11 Jun 2026 05:26:38 +0000 Thu, 11 Jun 2026 05:23:02 +0000 https://static01.nyt.com/images/misc/NYT_logo_rss_250x40.png https://www.nytimes.com/section/education https://www.nytimes.com/2026/06/10/us/university-michigan-pro-palestinian-activists-indicted.html https://www.nytimes.com/2026/06/10/us/university-michigan-pro-palestinian-activists-indicted.html The new charges appeared to signify an escalation in the federal government’s approach to campus activism. Mitch Smith Thu, 11 Jun 2026 02:51:39 +0000 University of Michigan Pro-Palestinian Campus Protests (2023- ) Colleges and Universities Israel-Gaza War (2023- ) Sylvia Jarrus for The New York Times The University of Michigan campus in Ann Arbor. https://www.nytimes.com/2026/06/10/us/university-florida-president-stuart-bell.html https://www.nytimes.com/2026/06/10/us/university-florida-president-stuart-bell.html The nominee, Stuart Bell, led the University of Alabama for a decade, where he embraced diversity initiatives but also Donald J. Trump. Stephanie Saul and Alan Blinder Wed, 10 Jun 2026 20:47:26 +0000 Colleges and Universities Appointments and Executive Changes Diversity Initiatives Conservatism (US Politics) DeSantis, Ron Ono, Santa J Sasse, Benjamin E Scott, Richard L Vasha Hunt/Associated Press Dr. Bell previously served for a decade as the president of the University of Alabama. https://www.nytimes.com/2026/06/10/us/naep-results-student-tests.html https://www.nytimes.com/2026/06/10/us/naep-results-student-tests.html A national test found surprising progress among 9-year-olds, who are fully caught up in reading. But 13-year-olds have shown no improvement. Sarah Mervosh Wed, 10 Jun 2026 15:18:14 +0000 Education (K-12) Tests and Examinations Mathematics Reading and Writing Skills (Education) National Assessment of Educational Progress Bob Miller for The New York Times Since 2022, 9-year-olds in the United States have made hopeful gains in reading and math. Student groups that were the most behind saw some of the biggest gains. https://www.nytimes.com/2026/06/09/nyregion/nyc-schools-council-members-ai-ban.html https://www.nytimes.com/2026/06/09/nyregion/nyc-schools-council-members-ai-ban.html The demand from 29 members comes as the Department of Education is updating its guidance for how teachers should use the technology in their work and classrooms. Matthew Haag Wed, 10 Jun 2026 00:32:52 +0000 Mamdani, Zohran City Council (NYC) Artificial Intelligence Education (K-12) Samuels, Kamar New York City Education Department (NYC) Madison Swart for The New York Times Council Member Alexa Avilés joined an April rally supporting a proposed moratorium on artificial intelligence in New York City classrooms. https://www.nytimes.com/2026/06/09/nyregion/nyc-chancellor-contract-investigation.html https://www.nytimes.com/2026/06/09/nyregion/nyc-chancellor-contract-investigation.html The chancellor, Kamar Samuels, acknowledged a “lapse in procedure,” amid an investigation into a $180,000 contract for foreign language instructors. Matthew Haag Tue, 09 Jun 2026 21:15:57 +0000 Education (K-12) Ethics and Official Misconduct Education Department (NYC) Special Commissioner of Investigation (NYC) Samuels, Kamar Mamdani, Zohran New York City Government Contracts and Procurement Teachers and School Employees Dave Sanders for The New York Times A school system investigation into Kamar Samuels, the chancellor, focuses on actions he took in an earlier role. https://www.nytimes.com/2026/06/09/us/national-education-vouchers-private-school.html https://www.nytimes.com/2026/06/09/us/national-education-vouchers-private-school.html The law, which creates the first-ever federal voucher program, is designed, in part, to lure Democrats. It’s unclear how many blue states will sign up. Dana Goldstein Tue, 09 Jun 2026 21:57:37 +0000 Vouchers Private and Sectarian Schools Budgets and Budgeting Education (K-12) Tax Credits, Deductions and Exemptions Home Schooling Democrats for Education Reform (DFER) American Federation of Teachers Republican Party Elorza, Jorge O Hochul, Kathleen C Kelly, Mark E (1964- ) Polis, Jared S (1975- ) Kaylee Greenlee for The New York Times A new federal law will provide funds for private school and home-schooling, but also potentially public school programs. https://www.nytimes.com/2026/05/07/us/florida-conservative-history-course-ap.html https://www.nytimes.com/2026/05/07/us/florida-conservative-history-course-ap.html Here are ways Florida’s advanced high school history program, which students can use for college credit, differs from other curriculums. Dana Goldstein Thu, 07 May 2026 16:10:52 +0000 History (Academic Subject) Conservatism (US Politics) Education (K-12) Slavery (Historical) College Board DeSantis, Ron Hess, Frederick M Gordon-Reed, Annette Florida Nicole Craine for The New York Times Gov. Ron DeSantis has pushed forward a more conservative agenda for Florida’s schools, including through criticism of Advanced Placement courses. https://www.nytimes.com/2026/06/08/us/ai-studies-major-explained.html https://www.nytimes.com/2026/06/08/us/ai-studies-major-explained.html The programs are popping up on campuses across America. What they teach varies. Alan Blinder Mon, 08 Jun 2026 09:00:21 +0000 Artificial Intelligence Colleges and Universities Content Type: Service Labor and Jobs Carnegie Mellon University North Dakota State University Philip Cheung for The New York Times More universities are offering A.I. degrees, hoping they’ll attract students and make their graduates more marketable. https://www.nytimes.com/2026/06/08/science/ai-scoop-young-mathematicians.html https://www.nytimes.com/2026/06/08/science/ai-scoop-young-mathematicians.html Artificial intelligence is mastering the kinds of projects that have long helped to build the careers of young mathematicians. What does that mean for their future? Gregory Barber Mon, 08 Jun 2026 22:13:59 +0000 Artificial Intelligence Mathematics Viazovska, Maryna https://www.nytimes.com/2026/06/06/style/springsteen-opens-his-music-center-in-new-jersey.html https://www.nytimes.com/2026/06/06/style/springsteen-opens-his-music-center-in-new-jersey.html Jon Bon Jovi, Public Enemy and others joined him to ring in the Bruce Springsteen Center for American Music, a $50 million archive and cultural hub. Nick Corasaniti Sun, 07 Jun 2026 16:02:38 +0000 Springsteen, Bruce Pop and Rock Music Springsteen, Bruce, Archives and Center for American Music Museums Archives and Records New Jersey Asbury Park (NJ) Long Branch (NJ) Bon Jovi, Jon Monmouth University Content Type: Personal Profile Hannah Beier for The New York Times Bruce Springsteen greets Jon Bon Jovi at a ceremony for the Bruce Springsteen Center for American Music in Long Branch, N.J., on Saturday. https://www.nytimes.com/2026/06/08/us/ai-college-degrees.html https://www.nytimes.com/2026/06/08/us/ai-college-degrees.html Colleges from North Dakota to New Jersey are trying to get students to sign up for A.I. degrees. What they teach varies widely. Alan Blinder Mon, 08 Jun 2026 14:17:43 +0000 Artificial Intelligence Colleges and Universities Graduate Schools and Students North Dakota State University Carnegie Mellon University North Dakota Grand Forks (ND) Tim Gruber for The New York Times University of North Dakota is the flagship school in a state that will soon have two universities offering undergraduate or graduate degrees in A.I. https://www.nytimes.com/2026/06/07/style/bruce-springsteen-talks-about-his-place-in-american-music.html https://www.nytimes.com/2026/06/07/style/bruce-springsteen-talks-about-his-place-in-american-music.html As he opens an expansive cultural center not far from the Jersey Shore boardwalk, the singer describes himself as “a small link in a big chain.” Nick Corasaniti Sun, 07 Jun 2026 18:21:53 +0000 Pop and Rock Music Archives and Records Museums Springsteen, Bruce Springsteen, Bruce, Archives and Center for American Music Monmouth University Monmouth County (NJ) Long Branch (NJ) United States Hannah Beier for The New York Times Bruce Springsteen outside the new Bruce Springsteen Center for American Music. https://www.nytimes.com/2026/06/07/us/knicks-pope-leo-villanova.html https://www.nytimes.com/2026/06/07/us/knicks-pope-leo-villanova.html Villanova University alumni have been grabbing headlines, both on the court and in the Vatican. Nicholas Bogel-Burroughs and Mark Bonamo Sun, 07 Jun 2026 11:34:10 +0000 Villanova University Colleges and Universities Popes NBA Championship Basketball College Athletics National Basketball Assn New York Knicks Roman Catholic Church Bridges, Mikal (1996- ) Biden, Jill Tracy Jacobs Brunson, Jalen (1996- ) Hart, Josh (1995- ) Leo XIV Philadelphia (Pa) Nathan Ray Seebeck/Imagn Images, via Reuters Connect New York Knicks guard Jalen Brunson and guard Josh Hart react after a play against the Orlando Magic last November. https://www.nytimes.com/2026/06/07/nyregion/housing-costs-young-people-nyc.html https://www.nytimes.com/2026/06/07/nyregion/housing-costs-young-people-nyc.html Climate change. Gun violence. War. Generations of young people have organized over issues they fear threaten the future. Will housing be the next cause? Troy Closson Sun, 07 Jun 2026 11:19:04 +0000 Youth Renting and Leasing (Real Estate) Real Estate and Housing (Residential) Cost of Living and Affordability Generation Z Zoning Affordable Housing New York City Roshni Khatri for The New York Times Angelo Mazza, who lives with his family in Astoria, Queens, has watched an affordability crisis descend on New York, his hometown. https://www.nytimes.com/2026/06/10/opinion/reading-books.html https://www.nytimes.com/2026/06/10/opinion/reading-books.html Readers respond to “Make America Read Again,” an Opinion guest essay by Brian Bannon. Also: Choosing Graham Platner; fading bank tellers. Wed, 10 Jun 2026 19:17:44 +0000 Reading and Writing Skills (Education) Books and Literature Libraries and Librarians Writing and Writers United States Politics and Government Platner, Graham Collins, Susan M Trump, Donald J Children and Childhood Automated Teller Machines Grade Solomon for The New York Times https://www.nytimes.com/2026/06/09/briefing/word-choices-declaration-independence.html https://www.nytimes.com/2026/06/09/briefing/word-choices-declaration-independence.html We explore six sentences that have shaped the American story. Sam Sifton Tue, 09 Jun 2026 10:41:54 +0000 internal-storyline-no History (Academic Subject) Declaration of Independence (US) United States Politics and Government https://www.nytimes.com/2026/06/08/briefing/today-in-short.html https://www.nytimes.com/2026/06/08/briefing/today-in-short.html LinkedIn. Bike dates. And the World Cup. Matt Yan Mon, 08 Jun 2026 16:06:27 +0000 Colleges and Universities LinkedIn Corporation https://www.nytimes.com/2026/06/08/opinion/ai-classroom-silence-reform.html https://www.nytimes.com/2026/06/08/opinion/ai-classroom-silence-reform.html A.I. tutoring is seductive, but ultimately ineffective. Shael Polakow-Suransky Mon, 08 Jun 2026 20:49:59 +0000 Artificial Intelligence Ethics and Official Misconduct Teachers and School Employees Income Inequality Tutors and Tutoring Education (K-12) Tests and Examinations Loneliness Bronx (NYC) Sara Meneses Cuapio for The New York Times https://www.nytimes.com/2026/06/06/world/asia/india-protest-cockroach-janta-party.html https://www.nytimes.com/2026/06/06/world/asia/india-protest-cockroach-janta-party.html The Cockroach Janta Party started as a joke, but it quickly became a way for many Indians to express their frustration with the system. Anupreeta Das and Suhasini Raj Sat, 06 Jun 2026 13:06:51 +0000 Dipke, Abhijeet Cockroach Janta Party (India) India Demonstrations, Protests and Riots Generation Z Tests and Examinations Politics and Government Economic Conditions and Trends Labor and Jobs https://www.nytimes.com/2026/06/06/opinion/harvard-grades.html https://www.nytimes.com/2026/06/06/opinion/harvard-grades.html Readers respond to a guest essay about the university’s new 20 percent cap on A grades. Sat, 06 Jun 2026 11:00:02 +0000 Harvard University Colleges and Universities Grading of Students Amani Willett for The New York Times