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NYC phone ban reveals some students can't read clocks

Article URL: https://gothamist.com/news/nyc-phone-ban-reveals-some-students-cant-read-clocks Comments URL: https://news.ycombinator.com/item?id=46395757 Points: 9 # Comments: 6...

Dec 26Hacker NewseducationImpact

Problem-Solving Mastery: Three Proven Approaches to Tackle Any Chal...

📋 Key Facts ✓ Different problems require different solving approaches ✓ Analytical methods work best for structured problems ...

Dec 21Hacker NewseducationImpact

I left my university in Milan to study in a much smaller town. I loved the lower cost of living and slower pace.

The author left the busy streets of Milan for a slower pace at the University of Urbino. Marta Carenzi/Archivio Marta Carenzi/Mondadori Portfolio via Getty Images High costs and a hectic lifestyle in ...

Dec 25Business InsidereducationImpact

We're raising our kids to speak three languages, and it's not as hard as people think.

The author is raising her kids to speak German, Dutch, and English. Courtesy of the author I grew up fascinated by different cultures and languages. My husband and I raise our children in three langua...

Dec 25Business InsiderlifestyleImpact

I'm 57, and I took a $3,000 AI strategy course to ensure I don't get replaced by someone younger

Dave Baxter took an AI course in his free time to better understand the technology after concluding that his career depended on it. Justin Obney Dave Baxter is a sales executive who recently completed...

Jan 1Business InsiderTechnologyImpact

Silicon Valley is raising billions to develop wearable AI products. These 15-year-olds built theirs for under $100.

Akhil Nagori, Evann Sun, and Lucas Shengwen Yen at the Thermo Fisher Scientific Junior Innovators Challenge. Society for Science Three California teenagers created text-to-speech smart glasses powered...

Dec 27Business InsiderTechnologyImpact

Blackstone CTO says entry-level engineers are more talented — but have fewer opportunities to learn on the job

Blackstone CTO John Stecher said the software engineering landscape looks different than when he graduated in 2001. Blackstone Blackstone CTO John Stecher said there's been a shift in entry-level soft...

5dBusiness InsiderTechnologyImpact

My daughters attended Harvard, Yale, and Stanford; they then became the CEOs of YouTube and 23andMe. Letting them fail helped them grow into leaders.

Anne Wojcicki and Susan Wojcicki Andrew Harnik/ Getty Images; Eric Gaillard/ Reuters Esther Wojcicki taught her three daughters that it was OK to fail and try again. She said emphasizing independence ...

Jan 3Business InsiderlifestyleImpact

Higher-Income Borrowers Eligible for Cheaper Student Loan Payments

📋 Key Facts ✓ The Department of Education removed the partial financial hardship requirement for IBR plans on December 22. ✓ Higher-inc...

Dec 22Business InsiderPoliticsImpact

EY's global chief innovation officer says adaptability is the 'new job security.' He does 3 things to stay current.

Joe Depa is the global chief innovation officer at EY. EY EY's Joe Depa predicts adaptability will become "the new job security" in 2026. He said it's essential to keep learning through formal...

4dBusiness InsiderTechnologyImpact

How Navy officers are trained at the grueling 13-week Officer Candidate School

The Navy's Officer Candidate School (OCS) in Newport, Rhode Island, is a 13-week course that turns civilians and enlisted sailors into naval officers. Candidates face intense physical, mental, and lea...

Dec 24Business Insidereducation

I moved to the US from India. Here's how I landed a job at Microsoft after first misunderstanding the Big Tech hiring process.

Rishab Jolly. Courtesy of Rishab Jolly Rishab Jolly shares his journey from an engineer in India to a senior product manager at Microsoft. Referrals, tailored résumés, and networking were crucial for ...

Dec 25Business InsiderTechnologyImpact

We heard from over 400 student-loan borrowers. Here's what's on their minds, from repayment to relief.

Over 400 student-loan borrowers shared their repayment and debt relief stories. sengchoy/Getty Images In one month, over 400 student-loan borrowers shared their repayment experiences with Business Ins...

21hBusiness InsidereducationImpact

Meet the 13-year-old and his teen sister vibe coding and competing in Cursor's 24-hour hackathon

13-year-old student Usman Asif learned vibe coding and competed in Cursor's 24-hour hackathon in Singapore. Lee Chong Ming/Business Insider A 13-year-old and his 18-year-old sister learned vibe coding...

Jan 1Business InsiderTechnologyImpact

This 17-year-old wrote the ultimate ELI5 for coding

Aryan Poduri authored "GOAT Coder." Aryan Poduri Aryan Poduri is the 17-year-old author of "GOAT Coder," a book that teaches kids how to use Python. Poduri began learning how to code a...

Jan 2Business InsiderTechnologyImpact

We live in the Midwest, and my sons stay occupied in the winter with duct tape, cardboard, and trash. They craft all day.

The author's kids enjoy making crafts out of duct tape and old tractor parts, including her son's robot Robesy, seen here. Courtesy of Bethaney Phillips In the Midwest, when it's cold all winter, I ke...

20hBusiness Insiderlifestyle

My 12-year-old couldn't read, and even as an educator, I had no idea why. It turned out he had dyslexia.

The author had no idea how far behind her son was in reading. Courtesy of the author I'm a mom and an educator, and I didn't know how to teach him to read. My son's reading struggles were wrongly attr...

Jan 2Business InsiderHealthImpact

I am a mom and a longtime writing teacher. My kids' slang shows me how fast language is changing.

The author says slang is very much alive nowadays with kids. Courtesy of the author Slang's role is shifting as digital culture spreads and dilutes new expressions quickly. Social media and AI have ma...

Dec 31Business InsidercultureImpact

MasterClass 50% Off Subscriptions Holiday Deal

📋 Key Facts ✓ MasterClass subscriptions are 50 percent off for the holidays. ✓ Top-tier annual plan reduced to $120 from $240, with off...

Dec 19Engadgeteducation

I asked 4 people how to break into AI, from a Microsoft PM to a Meta senior director. They shared the same, simple piece of advice.

In 2025, I interviewed four tech industry professionals about how to break into AI. Courtesy of Mostofa Shakib; Patrick Leung; Sophia Sun AI jobs are hot right now, and some in the tech industry are p...

Dec 28Business InsiderTechnologyImpact

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NYC phone ban reveals some students can't read clocks

Problem-Solving Mastery: Three Proven Approaches to Tackle Any Chal...

I left my university in Milan to study in a much smaller town. I loved the lower cost of living and slower pace.

We're raising our kids to speak three languages, and it's not as hard as people think.

I'm 57, and I took a $3,000 AI strategy course to ensure I don't get replaced by someone younger

Silicon Valley is raising billions to develop wearable AI products. These 15-year-olds built theirs for under $100.

Blackstone CTO says entry-level engineers are more talented &mdash; but have fewer opportunities to learn on the job

My daughters attended Harvard, Yale, and Stanford; they then became the CEOs of YouTube and 23andMe. Letting them fail helped them grow into leaders.

Higher-Income Borrowers Eligible for Cheaper Student Loan Payments

EY's global chief innovation officer says adaptability is the 'new job security.' He does 3 things to stay current.

How Navy officers are trained at the grueling 13-week Officer Candidate School

I moved to the US from India. Here's how I landed a job at Microsoft after first misunderstanding the Big Tech hiring process.

We heard from over 400 student-loan borrowers. Here's what's on their minds, from repayment to relief.

Meet the 13-year-old and his teen sister vibe coding and competing in Cursor's 24-hour hackathon

This 17-year-old wrote the ultimate ELI5 for coding

We live in the Midwest, and my sons stay occupied in the winter with duct tape, cardboard, and trash. They craft all day.

My 12-year-old couldn't read, and even as an educator, I had no idea why. It turned out he had dyslexia.

I am a mom and a longtime writing teacher. My kids' slang shows me how fast language is changing.

MasterClass 50% Off Subscriptions Holiday Deal

I asked 4 people how to break into AI, from a Microsoft PM to a Meta senior director. They shared the same, simple piece of advice.

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NYC phone ban reveals some students can't read clocks

Problem-Solving Mastery: Three Proven Approaches to Tackle Any Chal...

I left my university in Milan to study in a much smaller town. I loved the lower cost of living and slower pace.

We're raising our kids to speak three languages, and it's not as hard as people think.

I'm 57, and I took a $3,000 AI strategy course to ensure I don't get replaced by someone younger

Silicon Valley is raising billions to develop wearable AI products. These 15-year-olds built theirs for under $100.

Blackstone CTO says entry-level engineers are more talented &mdash; but have fewer opportunities to learn on the job

My daughters attended Harvard, Yale, and Stanford; they then became the CEOs of YouTube and 23andMe. Letting them fail helped them grow into leaders.

Higher-Income Borrowers Eligible for Cheaper Student Loan Payments

EY's global chief innovation officer says adaptability is the 'new job security.' He does 3 things to stay current.

How Navy officers are trained at the grueling 13-week Officer Candidate School

I moved to the US from India. Here's how I landed a job at Microsoft after first misunderstanding the Big Tech hiring process.

We heard from over 400 student-loan borrowers. Here's what's on their minds, from repayment to relief.

Meet the 13-year-old and his teen sister vibe coding and competing in Cursor's 24-hour hackathon

This 17-year-old wrote the ultimate ELI5 for coding

We live in the Midwest, and my sons stay occupied in the winter with duct tape, cardboard, and trash. They craft all day.

My 12-year-old couldn't read, and even as an educator, I had no idea why. It turned out he had dyslexia.

I am a mom and a longtime writing teacher. My kids' slang shows me how fast language is changing.

MasterClass 50% Off Subscriptions Holiday Deal

I asked 4 people how to break into AI, from a Microsoft PM to a Meta senior director. They shared the same, simple piece of advice.

Blackstone CTO says entry-level engineers are more talented — but have fewer opportunities to learn on the job

Blackstone CTO says entry-level engineers are more talented — but have fewer opportunities to learn on the job