I'm a high school teacher. Taking a bullet for my students isn't written in my contract.

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Michelle Donnay has been a school teacher for 27 years and says she tries not to thing about school shootings too much.

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China is going after 'empty student' consultants, who help you graduate without attending a single class for a $2,800 'relationship' fee

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CCTV said it found five consultants and five vocational schools that offer "empty student services" for high school-equivalent skilled labor certificates.

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A teacher caught students using ChatGPT on their first assignment to introduce themselves. Her post about it started a debate.

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Professor Megan Fritts caught several students using ChatGPT in the first week of the semester.

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You're not the only parent who dreads back-to-school season. These expert-approved tips can help you through it.

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Back-to-school season can be tough, but there are ways to make it easier on kids.

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My son and I deciding whether he'll go straight to college or take a gap year. I'm fine with whatever he chooses.

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Stephanie Kaloi's son (not pictured) is deciding whether to go straight to college or take a gap year.

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I run a global tutoring business for rich families. To survive in this field, you have to ignore the wealth.

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Adam Caller says that success in the travel tutor industry comes from not being distracted by clients' wealth.

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As an English teacher and writer, I've struggled with my son's apathy toward reading. Here's how I've gotten him interested.

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Ashley Archambault (not pictured) provides opportunities for her son to read.

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It's a terrible time to be an international student. Australia is the latest country to limit visas.

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Australia is capping new international student enrollments at 270,000 in 2025.

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As an educator, I used to come out to my students every September. But I'm keeping my identity to myself this year.

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The author, not pictured, is a teacher who used to come out to her students.

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I grew up in Connecticut and moved to Europe for college. I never intended for the move to be permanent.

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Miezejeski feels more at home in Europe.

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