Today: September 19, 2024
Today: September 19, 2024

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'This is break glass in case of emergency stuff': Analysts alarmed by threats to US data gathering

Statisticians and demographers are sounding the alarm about threats to official data gathering in the U.S. They warn that funding for the federal statistical agencies is inadequate and measures in a House appropriations bill could undermine what Americans know about themselves

'This is break glass in case of emergency stuff': Analysts alarmed by threats to US data gathering
Education|Health|Lifestyle|News

Inquiry finds 200,000 people were abused in care in New Zealand over decades in 'national disgrace'

Nearly a third of the children and vulnerable adults in state, foster and faith-based care in New Zealand between 1950 and 1999 were physically, sexually, verbally or psychologically harmed

Inquiry finds 200,000 people were abused in care in New Zealand over decades in 'national disgrace'
Education|News|Science

Court voids last conviction of Kansas researcher in case that started as Chinese espionage probe

A federal appeals court has reversed the conviction of a researcher who was accused of hiding work he did in China while employed at the University of Kansas

Court voids last conviction of Kansas researcher in case that started as Chinese espionage probe
Education|Science

Gnatalie is the only green-boned dinosaur found on the planet. She will be on display in LA

The latest dinosaur being mounted at the Natural History Museum in Los Angeles is a 75-foot-long sauropod named Gnatalie (pronounced Natalie)

Gnatalie is the only green-boned dinosaur found on the planet. She will be on display in LA
Education|Sports

Texas A&M not as noisy, which is good for the Aggies since Mike Elko replaced Jimbo Fisher

There is already a much different feel around Texas A&M with new coach Mike Elko

Texas A&M not as noisy, which is good for the Aggies since Mike Elko replaced Jimbo Fisher
Education

Georgia denies state funding to teach AP Black studies classes

Georgia is refusing to provide state funding for the new Advanced Placement course in African American Studies

Georgia denies state funding to teach AP Black studies classes
Education|Sports

After 3 straight losses to Michigan, Ohio State coach Ryan Day finds himself on hot seat

Ohio State coach Ryan Day sounds confident and comfortable discussing this year’s football team

After 3 straight losses to Michigan, Ohio State coach Ryan Day finds himself on hot seat
Business|Education|Opinion

Darren Walker's Ford Foundation legacy reached far beyond its walls

Darren Walker, the outgoing president of the Ford Foundation, has had a far-reaching and profound impact on the philanthropic sector

Darren Walker's Ford Foundation legacy reached far beyond its walls
Education|News|Opinion|Political

Antisemitism runs rampant in Philadelphia schools, Jewish group alleges in civil rights complaint

The Anti-Defamation League says the Philadelphia school district has failed to protect Jewish students from “a virulent wave of antisemitism” that swept through classrooms after Hamas attacked Israel on Oct. 7

Antisemitism runs rampant in Philadelphia schools, Jewish group alleges in civil rights complaint
Education|Lifestyle|Travel

How a 60-mile, sixth-grade field trip became a life-changing date with destiny

How a 60-mile, sixth-grade field trip became a life-changing date with destiny

How a 60-mile, sixth-grade field trip became a life-changing date with destiny
Education|Opinion

A Florida school district banned ‘Ban This Book.’ Author says that’s ‘erasure of the highest order’ and wants it reinstated

A Florida school district banned ‘Ban This Book.’ Author says that’s ‘erasure of the highest order’ and wants it reinstated

A Florida school district banned ‘Ban This Book.’ Author says that’s ‘erasure of the highest order’ and wants it reinstated
Crime|Education

Racine Unified School District employee sentenced to 2 years in prison for sexually assaulting student

Racine Unified School District employee sentenced to 2 years in prison for sexually assaulting student

Racine Unified School District employee sentenced to 2 years in prison for sexually assaulting student
Education

Michigan caddie earns full college tuition through Evans Scholars Program

Michigan caddie earns full college tuition through Evans Scholars Program

Michigan caddie earns full college tuition through Evans Scholars Program
Education|News|Opinion

Safeguarding the heartbeat: Native Americans in Upper Midwest protect their drumming tradition

When a small-town Minnesota high school banned its Native American drum group from performing at graduation, the hurt reverberated across Indigenous communities in the Upper Midwest

Safeguarding the heartbeat: Native Americans in Upper Midwest protect their drumming tradition
Education|Health

COVID-19 devastated teacher morale − and it hasn’t recovered

The pandemic led many teachers to leave their jobs − a trend that could continue if education leaders don’t address issues that affect morale.

COVID-19 devastated teacher morale − and it hasn’t recovered
Education|Science|Technology

Unequal access to quantum information education may limit progress in this emerging field − now is the time to improve

Universities and colleges nationwide are beginning to investigate quantum education to develop a workforce ready for quantum technology.

Unequal access to quantum information education may limit progress in this emerging field − now is the time to improve
Education|Opinion|Political

Biden administration asks Supreme Court to let it enforce anti-discrimination rules for pregnant women in schools

Biden administration asks Supreme Court to let it enforce anti-discrimination rules for pregnant women in schools

Biden administration asks Supreme Court to let it enforce anti-discrimination rules for pregnant women in schools
Business|Education

Darren Walker, president of Ford Foundation, will step down by the end of 2025

Darren Walker, the president of the Ford Foundation, will step down from his role by the end of 2025

Darren Walker, president of Ford Foundation, will step down by the end of 2025
Education|Opinion|Political

Harris campaign begins to conduct outreach to youth organizations to win over young voters

Harris campaign begins to conduct outreach to youth organizations to win over young voters

Harris campaign begins to conduct outreach to youth organizations to win over young voters
Education|Entertainment|Lifestyle|Technology

5 strategies for families to ensure children are safe online, according to a new White House report

5 strategies for families to ensure children are safe online, according to a new White House report

5 strategies for families to ensure children are safe online, according to a new White House report
Arts|Education|Entertainment

Adaptation of Colson Whitehead’s ‘Nickel Boys’ to open New York Film Festival this fall

“Nickel Boys,” an adaptation of Colson Whitehead’s Pulitzer Prize-winning novel, will open the 62nd New York Film Festival in September, organizers said Monday

Adaptation of Colson Whitehead’s ‘Nickel Boys’ to open New York Film Festival this fall
Asia|Crime|Education

A top Chinese university fires a professor after a student accused him of sexual harassment

A top Chinese university has fired a professor a day after a graduate student accused him of sexual harassment and posted recordings online as evidence

A top Chinese university fires a professor after a student accused him of sexual harassment
Asia|Business|Education

India ed-tech firm Byju's founder faces reckoning as startup implodes

Byju Raveendran, an Indian mathematics whiz who soared from teacher to startup billionaire before his education-technology company imploded this year, now faces

India ed-tech firm Byju's founder faces reckoning as startup implodes
Education|Health

Children ingest water beads at daycare; get medical treatment

Children ingest water beads at daycare; get medical treatment

Children ingest water beads at daycare; get medical treatment
Education|Entertainment|Lifestyle

11-year-old boy hosts flea market fundraiser to support community

11-year-old boy hosts flea market fundraiser to support community

11-year-old boy hosts flea market fundraiser to support community

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