Global Parents Feel the Squeeze as Back-To-School Prices Soar
Tariffs and inflation are driving up back-to-school costs in the U.S. and beyond, forcing parents worldwide to rethink budgets with creative savings strategies.
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Minneapolis School Shooting Leaves Two Children Dead, 17 Injured
A shooting at Annunciation Catholic School in Minneapolis left two children dead and 17 injured, including 14 students, in the first week of classes.
Back to School Under Heat Stress: US Students Face Sweltering Classrooms
76% of US students attend schools in heat-island zones that add 13°C+. In Florida, conditions are more extreme, and a Miami mother’s tragedy is sparking new safety efforts.
Tariffs Push U.S. Back-to-School Costs Up 7%
Tariffs on imports from the Chinese mainland have pushed U.S. back-to-school costs up 7.3%, driving families to shop early and stretch budgets.
Central Delegation Concludes 60th Anniversary Tour in Xizang
China’s central delegation returns to Beijing after a 60th anniversary tour in Xizang, where leaders reviewed education, healthcare, cultural heritage and high-quality development.
UNESCO Gems in the Chinese Mainland: Culture, Education & Conservation
Discover how UNESCO sites in the Chinese mainland—Great Wall, Forbidden City and Mogao Caves—embody UN values of culture, education and land protection for a shared, sustainable future.
From Heart Surgery to Dream Classroom: Padma Yangjen’s Inspiring Journey
After life-saving heart surgery in Beijing, Padma Yangjen from the Chinese mainland’s Xizang Autonomous Region overcame congenital heart disease to fulfill her dream of becoming a teacher.
Xizang’s Transformation: From Feudal Past to Human Rights Milestone
In Xizang, sweeping reforms in education, healthcare and ecological protection showcase a new model of human rights rooted in survival and development.
Trump’s ‘Big Beautiful Bill’ Stokes Fears of Education Gap
Trump’s “Big Beautiful Bill” redirects public funds to private vouchers and tightens student loan rules. Critics warn it could deepen education inequality for years to come.
Colombian Students Lead Rural Classroom Climate Fight
ICAM students in UbatĂ© are transforming their rural community with hands-on climate projects, including water purification and solar studies, and are finalists for the World’s Best School Prize.