Education

Panic Over 'Cat in the Hat' in U.S. Schools: Youth Detained
In the United States, frightening 'Cat in the Hat' content created with artificial intelligence has alarmed schools. While some youths have been detained, police investigations continue.

17-year-old student stabbed on the way to school in the Bronx
In the Bronx area of New York, a 17-year-old student heading to school was attacked by three suspects; police are searching for the fleeing assailants.

Massive Drug Investigation Around That University in the U.S.
In the U.S., 14 people were charged in the drug investigation around Penn State University. It was noted that 13 of the suspects were students or former students.

Are classrooms giving way to homes in New York?
A notable shift is occurring in education choices in New York. The number of children receiving home-based education has risen by over 200% in 15 years to reach 53,905. So why are families taking their children out of school and turning to home education?

Anti-Islam High School Curriculum Finalized in Texas
The Texas Education Agency changed the high school social studies curriculum. The new program includes content on Islamic history and the September 11 attacks.

Cyber attack on the U.S. education system: schools closed
In Springfield, a city of more than 155,000 residents in Massachusetts, schools were shut for a day due to a cyber incident that affected some critical systems.

New York Atatürk Okulu's 56th Year Excitement: Registrations Have Begun
New York Atatürk Okulu, which strengthens the ties of Turkish children living in America with their native languages and cultures, is preparing for its 56th academic year. Registrations have begun for the 2026–2027 academic year at the school that will open its doors on September 19.

In the United States, Turkish Professor Koray Özpolat is honored with an International Award
Professor Dr. Koray Özpolat, who works at the University of Rhode Island in the United States, received a PRME mission for his sustainable supply chain project.

Opportunity for Turkish High School Students in the U.S.
Registration has begun for a program that closely concerns Turkish high school students who dream of studying in the United States. The program offers young people the opportunity to volunteer, lead, and gain international experience, and only 15 minutes per week is enough to join.

1 Million Dollar Investment in 'September 11' Education in New York
In New York, a 1 million dollar education program is being implemented so that students can learn more closely about the September 11 attacks.

Education Guide for Turkish Students in America
For Turkish students who dream of studying in the U.S., scholarship opportunities and annual costs are as important as choosing a school. We examined the leading universities from MIT to Harvard, from Stanford to Columbia, their scholarship opportunities, and education costs that can exceed $65,000.

A Turkish Youth Achieves Great Success: Among the World's Brightest 100 Students
Mert Özkardeş, who developed an innovative earthquake‑safety system based on the fear he experienced during the 2020 Izmir earthquake, was selected as one of the world’s brightest 100 students. According to information obtained by Özlem Özgüt Yörekli, a New York correspondent for the U.S. Post, Özkardeş is now preparing to go to UC Berkeley for a computer‑engineering degree after his visit to Oxford.

Turkish students in the U.S. Attention: CPT applications halted!
With a new decision that also affects Turkish students studying in the U.S., UC Berkeley halted CPT applications for paid, credit‑bearing internships after an ICE warning.

High school mosque tour in California goes to court
A high school mosque tour in California became a lawsuit after allegations that students were handed copies of the Qur'an and girls were encouraged to wear headscarves.

The F-1 Period That Concerns Turkish Students in the United States Is Changing!
The United States is implementing a new rule that also closely concerns Turkish students; it is preparing to tie the duration of F-1 students' stay in the country to their entry record.

Armed Attack in a Park in Kentucky: 1 Dead, 4 Injured
The event held in a park in the US turned into a nightmare with gunfire. In the attack that shot 5 people, 1 person lost their life, but one name among the injured stood out: He is only 4 years old.

In New Jersey, More Than 1,000 Parents Signed a Petition for This Ban!
In New Jersey's Monmouth County, the Howell School District banned metal water bottles in classrooms. The signature campaign by parents who opposed the ruling surpassed 1,000.

Armed Attack at Virginia State University: 5 People Shot
In the armed attack near Virginia State University in the United States, five people were injured, one seriously. Police are searching for multiple suspects related to the incident.

Turkish Mother Shows First Day at School in the U.S.: Much Different from Turkey
Living in the U.S., 'mervehocaylaabd', shared the first day her child started first grade in Texas. When they stepped into the classroom, the details waiting on the desks and the school's practices caught their attention.

Abdurahman Abdujabbarov became world third in New York
Abdurahman Abdujabbarov, a 9‑year‑old student from LİV College Çekmeköy, made a great achievement by becoming world third in the TeenEagle final held in New York.

Turkish Student Makes Historic Success in New York
A success story stretching from Beykoz to New York! Representing Turkey at the TeenEagle World Finals, where 450 students from 11 countries competed, Nehir Yazgan earned world rankings in two separate categories and returned to Istanbul with two gold medals.

Turkish national swimmer Akkoyun has received a full scholarship from Harvard
National swimmer Arda Akkoyun has been awarded an approximate $100,000 full scholarship from Harvard University following his national and international successes.