Searching For The Witches' Tower

Archaeologists hunt for evidence of a 17th-century English family accused of witchcraft

Farm to Emperor's Table

Excavations reveal the inner workings of an ancient Roman imperial estate

After School Program Extends Learning Through Fun

DEER ISLE—For Deer Isle-Stonington Elementary School students in grades 2 through 8 looking for an extra couple hours of fun, educational activities, the after school program has something for everyone.

One Night at Mount Sinai

Aja Newman went to the emergency room for shoulder pain. Her doctor was a superstar. What ’s the worst that could happen?

GSA Junior Grabs Career By The Yellowtail

BLUE HILL—When she was an eighth grader, Hannah Dyer of Brooklin had no clear career aspirations. “I really didn’t know what I wanted to be,” she said.

Ready Student One? Universities Launch Degrees In Esports

On their first week in class, a group of students is playing a first-person shooter video game in a sleek new digital studio.

Violin Maker's Corner

Hello friends, I am pleased you have joined me this quarter as I, and the wonderful staff here at Fiddler Magazine, kick off a brand new column!

Community Colleges: America's Best-Kept Secret?

Dr. Scott Thayer has an impressive resume.

Waltzes & Airs

A River of Possibilities

The Hidden Note

Cherish the Ladies, Part II: Pioneering Women Fiddlers

Student Debt At $1.6 Trillion

Paying off the $1.6 trillion bill for higher education could take U.S. borrowers a lifetime

The Best Laptops For College Students

When you’re a student, a laptop is as essential as your textbooks and school ID—and not just because of your school work.

Best College Values 2019

Our expanded ranking names hundreds of colleges where you can get a quality education at an affordable price.

All-Girls School Becomes 1st In US With Varsity Esports

As a liaison at the U.S. Department of Education, J Collins watched as colleges by the dozen rolled out varsity esports programs, complete with scholarships, coaches and even some arenas.

A Brooklyn Heights Preschool Is Locked In Parent-Teacher Drama

What happened when the oldest nursery school in Brooklyn decided to become a little less old-fashioned?

10 Colleges Where You Won't Have To Walk On Eggshells

These schools are seriously committed to civil and diverse debate.

South Dakota Middle School Teaches Students With Video Games

When eighth-grader Alyssa Lingen started her information and communications technology class this year at Patrick Henry Middle School, the art student was repulsed by anything related to computer science, she said.

College Is A Racket!

A 27-year-old Harvard dropout has a surprisingly plausible fix for a norotiously unfair system

How The Reddest Of Red States Built A Preschool Program Second To None

How the reddest of red states built a preschool program second to none

Everything You Know About State Education Rankings Is Wrong

You probably thinkyou know which states have the best and worst education systems in the country.

Indiana School Tries New Methods With Autistic Students

An Indiana polis high school that opened last year is attracting students with autism by taking a different approach to teaching.

Bill Gates Calls For More Global Education Assessments Data

Bill Gates is rallying behind school quality in developing nations with a push for more assessment data, a new initiative that links the Microsoft co-founders signature U.S. education priorities with his more prominent global philanthropy work.

The Rulers Of Foreign Lands

Was a new regional power, once thought of as a bloodthirsty invading force, actually a catalyst for ancient Egypt’s most prosperous era?

What To Do When Your Child's Homework Requires Internet Access

Many parents often wonder how to manage their child’s computer use and homework time.

8 Almost States

If some independence-minded citizens had gotten their way, we would have a few more stars on our flag

State Renews Law To Boost Biotechnology Sector

Gov. Charlie Baker has signed a bill that seeks to continue the state’s commitment to the life sciences industry over the next five years.

Univ. Of Alabama Students Can Use Id Card On Apple Watch

No more ID cards for University of Alabama students with an Apple Watch or iPhone.

Yes, You Can!

In an exclusive interview with Latina, Michelle Obama talks about the White House’s Reach Higher Education Initiative, her freshman year at Princeton, and the tools students need to succeed in school—and life.

Saddled With Student Loan Debt?

Lower your payments with an income-driven repayment plan.

The Debtors Strike Back

Activists want to turn billions in unpaid student loans into a catalyst for political action.