Hurley's World

To better understand the world in which they will live, students need foundations in economics, statistics, finance and psychology.

Though many students are liberals on social issues, the weak job market has taken a toll on their loyalties.

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Student Opinion | What does the new look of the president's office "say" to you?

6 Q's About the News | What have the people in this photo agreed to do?

Could the bubble be on the way out? In the near future, students may take their tests on computers.

A recent Chicago forum on for-profit colleges made pertinent points about the state of American eduction but ignored some important issues.

New York City’s hospital system wants to renegotiate longstanding contracts that allow medical schools to manage physicians.

See what you know about the news of the day.

This word has appeared in 80 Times articles over the past year.

Reflections on our 14-week Summer Reading Student Challenge, and our final favorite.

Our weekly series pairs a poem with a Times article and photo that echo, extend or challenge the poem's themes. Today: "The Clearning" paired with "On Anniversary of Katrina, Signs of Healing."

6 Q's About the News | Where along the East Coast is Hurricane Earl expected to make an impact?

Student Opinion | Do your test scores and grades accurately measure how much you learn?

Parents in Asia and elsewhere want a more global curriculum for their children, and governments hope to attract foreign investors to their countries.

Arne Duncan’s bus tour from New York to Maine is billed as a way to honor teachers.

A team of former N.C.A.A. athletes unveiled the Capital One Cup, which will be awarded to the top men’s and women’s Division I programs based on cumulative on-field performance across multiple sports.

See what you know about the news of the day.

Bret D. Schundler, the former education commissioner, emphatically denied misleading anyone in an episode that cost New Jersey a $400 million grant.

This word has appeared in 57 Times articles over the past year.