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Hardest U.S. College To Get Into Is Not An Exclusive Ivy League School

A small private college with an enrollment of less than 1,000 is the hardest college in the United States to get into, according to Niche.

This College Is The Hardest Of The Forbes ‘New Ivies’ To Get Into

The 10 public and 10 private schools on Forbes’ “New Ivies” list have acceptance rates varying from 6 percent to 50 percent.

Forbes Names 20 Colleges The ‘New Ivies,’ Notes Employers Prefer Them

Employers were already turning away from Ivy League schools before the Trump administration began an assault on decades-old DEI policies.

Sodexo and SodexoMagic nationally recognize dining team members

Sodexo’s Experiences Matter program highlights employees who provide exceptional service to students, faculty, and staff

Schools Nationwide Confront Anxiety Over Trump's Immigration Actions

Schools find themselves responding to rising anxiety among immigrant parents and their children, including those who are here legally.

How Gutting Education Department Could Affect Schools, Student Loans

Only Congress can eliminate the Department of Education, but the Trump administration is slashing spending and pressuring employees to quit.

Meet The High School Winning A Multi-Million-Dollar Football Upgrade!

The win includes a $100,000 grant, a state-of-the-art weight room, a teched-out scoreboard, 5G network enhancements & an epic tailgate party

Vouchers Ease Start-Up Stress For Churches Creating Christian Schools

In addition to discrimination concerns and church-state issues, opponents worry school vouchers take money from public schools.

​Make Eye Exams Part Of Back-To-School Checklist

Vision problems can often go undiagnosed in children, impairing their ability to learn and participate in the world around them.

Got Cold Symptoms? Here's When Kids Should Take A Sick Day From School

With back-to-school and a sumer surge in COVID-19 coinciding, school officials work to stem absences that never recovered after pandemic.

Back-To-School Head Lice Infestations: It’s War; How To Arm Yourself

With back-to-school season here, comes the dreaded classroom lice infestations. Here's what to do about it:

​School Starts Soon; When Do You Stop For A School Bus? Know The Laws

About 100 children died in bus-related accidents in the 2022-23 school year. Many drivers simply ignore stop arm laws, safety officials say.

20+ Back-To-School Shopping Deals That Will Save You Serious Money

Parents are looking for coupons, deals and sales to save on what’s expected to be a $38.8m billion back-to-school shopping spree this year.

Do You Know An Amazing Teacher? Give Them A Shout-Out On Patch!

Celebrate awesome educators in your community and let them know how much their work means to you.

Israel-Hamas War Protests Quieter During U.S. College Graduations

​Most commencement exercises took place as scheduled and were largely peaceful, although protests did continue on some campuses.

USC Silent On O.J. Simpson's Death, Underscoring Complicated Tie

The silence — atypical for USC — is a statement on the complicated relationship with one of the most accomplished athletes in USC history.

Tax Tips For College Students And Their Parents

There are lots of things college students and their parents should keep in mind before filing their taxes.

Help Patch Celebrate Students Making A Difference In Your Community

Patch and T-Mobile are partnering to celebrate local 'Star Students' who make life better with contributions big and small.

153,000 Student Loan Borrowers To Get Email Saying Debt Is Erased

The SAVE program offers the most lenient terms ever for debt repayment. Some borrowers will see their balances wiped out.

California State University Faculty Launch Strike Across 23 Campuses

With the new semester beginning Monday, classes for many of the system's 450,000 students could be canceled.

22 States Are Reviving Cursive, As Kids Can't Read Grandma's Card

Advocates say kids can’t read key documents without cursive; that shouldn’t come at the expense of more relevant subjects, critics argue.

International Students Return To US Colleges Amid Surge From India

International students attended U.S. universities in surging numbers last year, rebounding from a pandemic slump.

Biden Administration Moves Toward Narrower Student Loan Relief Program

The proposal focuses on those who owe so much, or make so little income, that they otherwise may never repay their loans.​

Where Have Tens Of Thousands Of U.S. Students Gone Since The Pandemic?

In the first full year after the pandemic, roughly 6.5 million students were missing 10 percent or more of the school year, a report shows.

Sex Ed Often Doesn't Include LQBTQ+ Kids. New Laws Could Make It Worse

Many LGBTQ+ students say they have not felt represented in sex education classes. Often, they have had to look elsewhere.

Stricter State Laws Chip Away At Sex Education In K-12 Schools

The withdrawals from federal grant programs further complicate and polarize sex education in some Republican-led legislatures.

More Schools Adopt 4-Day Weeks; For Parents, Day 5 Is The Challenge​

Citing cost savings and teacher recruitment advantages, hundreds of school systems have adopted four-day weeks in recent years.

Here Are The Best Colleges, Universities In Nation For 2023: US News

U.S. News & World Report greatly changed how it ranks colleges this year. Some schools skyrocketed in the rankings.

4 Million Sign Up For Biden's New Student Loan Plan, Some To Pay $0

SAVE offers some of the most lenient terms ever, and interest won’t continue to accrue as long as borrowers make regular payments.

Math Problem: Kids Are Still Behind. How Can Schools Catch Them Up?

On average, students' math knowledge is about half a school year behind where it should be, according to education analysts.

Paper Exams, Chatbot Bans: Colleges 'ChatGPT-Proof' Assignments

Educators are rethinking how they'll teach courses this fall from Writing 101 to computer science.

Help Patch Shout Out Teachers Who Are Earning An ‘A’

Many of us can point to a teacher whose influence has guided us, our children and our grandchildren. Nominate them for a Teacher Spotlight.

​Burnout, Low Pay And Politics Are Behind Soaring Teacher Turnover

A disproportionately high number of Black and Hispanic teachers are leaving the profession.

6 Ways To Support Your Child’s Teachers At School

Communicating openly with your child’s teacher, encouraging your child’s participation in school and showing appreciation can go a long way.

Forest Service, HBCUs Team To Boost Diversity In Wildland Firefighting

The partnership is opening the eyes of students of color who had never pictured themselves as fighting forest fires.

​How To Start Paying Back Student Loans When Pandemic Freeze Ends

More than 40 million borrowers will have to start paying back their student loans by the end of the summer at the latest.

11 Educators Hailed As Among America’s Best: Teacher Appreciation Week

Patch readers say great teachers help students think critically, explore their passions and develop the mental toughness to meet challenges.

Seminar Takes On The ‘Dark, Lizard-Brain Coldness’ Of Cyberbullying

No Bully hosts a free seminar to help educators understand the unique differences between face-to-face bullying and cyberbullying.

Shout Out A Teacher Who inspired You For Teacher Appreciation Week

Patch is asking readers to tell us about their favorite teachers and how they inspired them Teacher Appreciation Week, May 8-14.