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Learn crypto, coding or robotics with these $20 eLearning bundles
June 22, 2021 | 11:59amThese 12 items are on sale now for a limited time, and they’re deals you can’t find on Amazon, so snag a bargain now and invest in yourself.
De Blasio's remote learning plan had 'virtually' no support, NY Post poll shows
June 19, 2021 | 5:00amChances of finding someone who likes virtual learning in NYC? Remote. A recent poll found that 44.8 percent of Democratic responders were not satisfied with the virtual school setup this...
MBAs are surging thanks to advancements in online education
June 13, 2021 | 8:19amThanks to an increase in online class offerings during the pandemic, MBA programs around the country are becoming more accessible for those looking for a graduate degree.
Learn to communicate in American Sign Language for just $19.99
June 3, 2021 | 10:14amWith The Ultimate Learn American Sign Language Bundle, you can get started right away.
14 e-Learning bundles on sale this Memorial Day Weekend
May 28, 2021 | 9:49amThese courses are all marked down to the affordable price of $20 for our Memorial Day sale. Act fast before the sale ends!
Top language app Babbel’s price just dropped to $179
May 20, 2021 | 10:03amThe way Babbel works is by giving you 10-15-minute “bite-sized” lessons so you can easily incorporate them into your busy (or not-so-busy) schedule.
‘It’s exhausting’: Students reflect on a year of online learning
March 12, 2021 | 2:41pmAMERICUS, Ga. (AP) — At first, many schools announced it would last only a couple weeks. A year later, the unplanned experiment with distance learning continues for thousands of students...
Amazon India launches online academy to coach future engineers
January 13, 2021 | 2:16pmBENGALURU - Amazon.com Inc has launched an online academy to train students for one of India’s most competitive college entrance tests, the e-commerce giant said on Wednesday, as it taps...
MasterClass Cyber Monday deal offers two-for-one yearly memberships
November 30, 2020 | 10:46amThe BOGO offer is only valid on Nov. 30 so don't miss out on e-learning from the greats.
NYC teachers stun students by giving remote lessons from hammocks, moving cars
November 7, 2020 | 7:52pmThe oddities of remote instruction now include teachers who can conduct classes just about anywhere — from the back seat of a moving car to a backyard hammock, officials acknowledge....
New York City schools are open — but not yet all that functional
October 2, 2020 | 7:37pmThis is . . . school? After two delays and coming dangerously close to running into October, New York City public schools finally opened for in-person learning this week. I...
Biden's Supreme cop-out and other commentary
October 1, 2020 | 5:33pmFrom the right: Biden’s Supreme Cop-Out At Tuesday’s debate, Joe Biden refused to say if he backed expanding the Supreme Court and packing it with Democrats, note the editors of...
In remote learning, New York City is barely even pretending to teach
September 23, 2020 | 7:23pmOnline learning remains a cruel joke for far too many kids across the city, another failure of leadership by Mayor Bill de Blasio and Schools Chancellor Richard Carranza. It’s terrible...
De Blasio's latest school retreat sends clear message to parents: Give up on NYC
September 17, 2020 | 8:08pmWhat a disaster: For the second time, New York City has delayed the start of school. This leaves parents like me up a creek. And it cheats kids yet again...
By folding schools again, de Blasio proves his spine on permanent furlough
September 17, 2020 | 7:42pmFor all his talk about children’s needs and the importance of in-school learning, Mayor de Blasio folded again Thursday, putting off the start of in-person school for most kids. Rather...
How NYC could make remote learning into a winner for many kids
August 23, 2020 | 7:59pmRemote learning has been a near-disaster for city school kids, but City Councilmen Ben Kallos and Robert Cornegy hope it can bring at least one plus. The lawmakers want the...
We can read, you know and other commentary
August 19, 2020 | 5:25pmFrom the right: We Can Read, You Know “The Democrats’ pundit class” is painting Joe Biden as “a soothing moderate,” notes National Review’s Dan McLaughlin, while at the same time...
The failure of 'remote summer school' is an ill omen for NYC's fall classes
August 17, 2020 | 7:51pmWhen it comes to the city’s remote-learning program, something — or more accurately, someone — doesn’t compute: Too many students failed to sign on for their online classes this summer....
Enhance a staycation by honing a new skill — and all for free
August 2, 2020 | 8:20amLooking to leverage some downtime? Whether you’re upskilling your resume or sharpening your entrepreneurial chops, there’s an abundance of free online resources to log on to. American Express Business Class...
Philadelphia students to start school year online after public backlash
July 28, 2020 | 8:38pmPHILADELPHIA — The School District of Philadelphia is switching gears to keep all public school students in online classes after a previous plan to return students to class two days...