How to list online courses on your resume
You did it: you’ve finished up another online course to help you advance in your career as a developer. How can you share the work you've put in with your future employer?A lot of our learners ask us for guidance on listing online courses on their resumes. That’s why we’ve put together this quick guide…
The ‘Unicorn’ MBA: How Chelsea Doman Found Her Perfect Fit at...
As a single mom of four, Chelsea Doman knew that going back to school would take more than ambition; it would take a program that truly suited her busy life. She’d built a career spanning pipeline operations, a decade of data analysis, launching a nonprofit for educational advocacy, and corporate analytics in the automotive industry.…
Word of the Day: armature
The word armature has appeared in 20 articles on NYTimes.com in the past year, including on Aug. 24 in “What’s Inside a Butter Cow? It’s Not Just Butter” by Amanda Holpuch:The oily visage of a butter cow is an alluring sight at state fairs across the nation, but few people have taken the time to…
Where Would You Visit To Find Out More About Your Family’s...
Have you ever traveled to the places where your ancestors were originally from? Have you ever dreamed of doing so? What would you want to see, find or learn from such a trip? What do you already know about your family’s heritage? Do you feel connected to your ancestral roots? Or do you feel distant…
Word + Quiz: Sisyphean
Sisyphean ˌsi-sə-ˈfē-ən adjective 1. both extremely effortful and futile 2. of or relating to Sisyphus, a figure from Greek mythology best known for having to roll a boulder up a hill in Hades, only to have it roll back down, over and over for eternity _________ The word Sisyphean has appeared in 30…
Word of the Day: eschew
The word eschew has appeared in 52 articles on NYTimes.com in the past year, including on May 8 in “What Should I Wear to My Graduation?” by Vanessa Friedman:The fact that this is an increasingly complicated question is borne out on the current source of all wisdom, TikTok. Search “graduation dress” and the results that…
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What Is the Most Wholesome Thing You’ve Seen Lately?
“Wholesome.” What do you think of when you see that word? What does it mean to you? Do you and your friends use it often? If so, what for? What are some things you would describe as wholesome?In “When Did ‘Wholesome’ Become a Gen Z Compliment?,” Sadiba Hasan writes about how young people are using…
Famous fictional examples of classical management styles
Miranda Priestly, Editor in Chief Runway Magazine – autocratic With her dictated orders and high expectations of employees Miranda Priestly is a classic autocratic manager. She does not want or expect feedback from her staff, she is in full control of the situation at all times and delivers punishment with little remorse if her employees…
Why the Future of Learning Starts with Building
Coding has always served two purposes: the intrinsic drive to build something, and the practical path to a lucrative career. Even the most passionate code aficionados don’t dream of variables or syntax — they want to make a website, a tool, a game. For years, the career upside was impossible to ignore. You could land a stable SWE job, bootstrap your own app, or join a buzzy…
Why the Future of Learning Starts with Building
Coding has always served two purposes: the intrinsic drive to build something, and the practical path to a lucrative career. Even the most passionate code aficionados don’t dream of variables or syntax — they want to make a website, a tool, a game. For years, the career upside was impossible to ignore. You could land a stable SWE job, bootstrap your own app, or join a buzzy…
How Did You Grow and Change This School Year?
The 2022-23 academic year is coming to a close, and we’ve created a post describing 10 ways to reflect on these last months and learn from them. But the 10 ways aren’t just for students — we also hope teachers can benefit from them. In fact, we would be delighted if teachers and students did…
Weekly Student News Quiz: Gaza Strip, Matthew Perry, World Series
Have you been paying attention to the news recently? See how many of these 10 questions you can get right.
Past Stories
Valentine’s Day Maze Free Printable
This year’s class Valentine card idea is a-MAZE-ingly fun and candy free! The free printable includes four Valentines per sheet. We recommend printing them on colored 8.5×11 cardstock. You can attach mini pencils or crayons or send as is! We ordered the turquoise mini pencils with one-day shipping here. For Personal Use Only. Free – Checkout Checkout…
Discover Why Venum Boxing Gloves Are the Secret Weapon of Top...
Venum Boxing Gloves: The Go-To Choice for FightersWhen it comes to choosing the best boxing gloves, Venum consistently ranks as a favorite among fighters of all levels. Known for their durability, protection, and style, Venum gloves are designed to meet the demands of combat sports athletes who require both performance and comfort.Key Features of Venum…
What Are Your Thoughts on Uniforms and Strict Dress Codes?
Are uniforms or dress codes a part of your life at school, at work or while playing sports?
Why the Future of Learning Starts with Building
Coding has always served two purposes: the intrinsic drive to build something, and the practical path to a lucrative career. Even the most passionate code aficionados don’t dream of variables or syntax — they want to make a website, a tool, a game. For years, the career upside was impossible to ignore. You could land a stable SWE job, bootstrap your own app, or join a buzzy…
Performance-based admissions open the door to a master’s in electrical engineering.
Allen Xu enrolled in the Master of Science in Electrical Engineering (MS-EE) on Coursera when it was first announced in May of 2019. He started this learning journey by taking the non-credit version of Professor Won Park’s Semiconductor Device course. We asked Allen a series of questions about his experience with the program, and hearing…
Should We Feel Guilty When We Travel?
Find all our Student Opinion questions here. Recent events, including the activist Greta Thunberg’s impassioned speech to the United Nations and the global strike on September 20, have kept the climate crisis prominently in the spotlight. For some who wrestle with the impact that their carbon footprint has on the planet, climate change has turned…












