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

Education

Asia|Education

Myanmar's civil war has seen a devastating increase in attacks on schools, researchers say

A group that monitors armed conflict in Myanmar says an intensification of fighting in the Southeast Asian nation's civil war has resulted in a sharp increase in destructive attacks on schools

Myanmar's civil war has seen a devastating increase in attacks on schools, researchers say
Crime|Education

Former preschool teacher sentenced to 3 years of probation for child abuse

Former preschool teacher sentenced to 3 years of probation for child abuse

Former preschool teacher sentenced to 3 years of probation for child abuse
Education|Sports

NFL lineman Jon Feliciano hosts back-to-school drive in Davie, donating 400 backpacks full of supplies

NFL lineman Jon Feliciano hosts back-to-school drive in Davie, donating 400 backpacks full of supplies

NFL lineman Jon Feliciano hosts back-to-school drive in Davie, donating 400 backpacks full of supplies
Education

Universal Charter Schools program aims to grow their own teachers amid staffing shortage

Universal Charter Schools program aims to grow their own teachers amid staffing shortage

Universal Charter Schools program aims to grow their own teachers amid staffing shortage
Education|Sports

Alabama honors retired coach with Nick Saban Field at Bryant-Denny Stadium

Alabama approved naming its football field at Bryant-Denny Stadium in September, when Nick Saban Field will be formally recognized in Tuscaloosa.

Alabama honors retired coach with Nick Saban Field at Bryant-Denny Stadium
Education|Opinion|Political

Ten Commandments won't go in some Louisiana classrooms until at least November as lawsuit plays out

Louisiana has agreed to delay implementing a requirement that the Ten Commandments be placed in all of the state’s public school classrooms, at least until November

Ten Commandments won't go in some Louisiana classrooms until at least November as lawsuit plays out
Africa|Education

In Togo, these school uniforms are at the center of a movement offering girls and women a chance to build better lives

In Togo, these school uniforms are at the center of a movement offering girls and women a chance to build better lives

In Togo, these school uniforms are at the center of a movement offering girls and women a chance to build better lives
Arts|Education|Entertainment

Sundance Film Festival narrows down host cities — from Louisville to Santa Fe — for future years

The Sundance Institute announced six finalists in its search for a new host location for the prolific film festival Friday

Sundance Film Festival narrows down host cities — from Louisville to Santa Fe — for future years
Americas|Business|Economy|Education|Environment|Technology

How boot camps are helping to address the historic gap in internet access on US tribal lands

A boot camp on a California ranch could help improve internet access on U.S. tribal lands

How boot camps are helping to address the historic gap in internet access on US tribal lands
Economy|Education

Student loan payments will be paused for 8 million borrowers after appeals court temporarily halts Biden’s repayment plan

Student loan payments will be paused for 8 million borrowers after appeals court temporarily halts Biden’s repayment plan

Student loan payments will be paused for 8 million borrowers after appeals court temporarily halts Biden’s repayment plan
Asia|Education|News

Taxis, security escort help Indian students escape violence-hit Bangladesh

A fleet of taxis, a security escort, and a harrowing six-hour journey brought Asif Hussain and about 80 other Indian students back home on Friday from

Taxis, security escort help Indian students escape violence-hit Bangladesh
Education|Entertainment|Lifestyle

Why I turned the ‘Red Dead Redemption II’ video game into a history class on America’s violent past

A history professor recounts how being indoors during the pandemic led him to rediscover his fondness for video games – and to bring it into the classroom as well.

Why I turned the ‘Red Dead Redemption II’ video game into a history class on America’s violent past
Asia|Education|Political

What's next after protests forced Bangladesh's prime minister to quit and flee the country?

What began as peaceful protests by students in Bangladesh against a quota system for government jobs eventually turned into an uprising that forced Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina to resign and flee the country by helicopter

What's next after protests forced Bangladesh's prime minister to quit and flee the country?
Crime|Education|News

Seattle officer fired for ‘cruel comments and callous laughter’ following Indian grad student’s death, police chief says

Seattle officer fired for ‘cruel comments and callous laughter’ following Indian grad student’s death, police chief says

Seattle officer fired for ‘cruel comments and callous laughter’ following Indian grad student’s death, police chief says
Education|News|Opinion

Newest National Park Service site is a stark reminder of the era of segregated schools in the US

Newest National Park Service site is a stark reminder of the era of segregated schools in the US

Newest National Park Service site is a stark reminder of the era of segregated schools in the US
Economy|Education|Political

Federal appeals court blocks remainder of Biden's student debt relief plan

A federal appeals court has blocked the implementation of the Biden administration’s student debt relief plan, which would have lowered monthly payments for millions of borrowers

Federal appeals court blocks remainder of Biden's student debt relief plan
Economy|Education|Political

Appeals court halts fresh Biden administration efforts to cancel some student debt

Appeals court halts fresh Biden administration efforts to cancel some student debt

Appeals court halts fresh Biden administration efforts to cancel some student debt
Education|Environment|Sports

San Jose State putting plastic coyotes on football field to scare off geese

San Jose State putting plastic coyotes on football field to scare off geese

San Jose State putting plastic coyotes on football field to scare off geese
Economy|Education|News

US appeals court blocks all of Biden student debt relief plan

A federal appeals court on Thursday blocked President Joe Biden's administration from continuing to implement a new student debt relief plan designed to lower monthly

US appeals court blocks all of Biden student debt relief plan
Economy|Education|Political

Biden administration cancels another $1.2 billion in student loans for public service workers

The Biden administration is cancelling an additional $1.2 billion in student loans for borrowers who work in public service through changes to an existing forgiveness program

Biden administration cancels another $1.2 billion in student loans for public service workers
Education|Health|Lifestyle

Even if your kids roll their eyes, keep making jokes, research says

Even if your kids roll their eyes, keep making jokes, research says

Even if your kids roll their eyes, keep making jokes, research says
Education|Health|News|Opinion

After crash that killed 6 teens, NTSB chief says people underestimate marijuana's impact on drivers

A horrific crash that killed six high school girls in Oklahoma two years ago has the head of the U.S. National Transportation Safety Board urging parents to warn teenagers about the risk of driving after using marijuana

After crash that killed 6 teens, NTSB chief says people underestimate marijuana's impact on drivers
Education|Opinion

After more than 40 years, the federal right to free education for immigrant students finds itself in the crosshairs of conservatives

Critics say undocumented students put a strain on limited school resources, but research suggests otherwise.

After more than 40 years, the federal right to free education for immigrant students finds itself in the crosshairs of conservatives
Economy|Education|News|Political

Biden announces additional $1.2 billion in student debt relief for 35,000 public-sector workers

Biden announces additional $1.2 billion in student debt relief for 35,000 public-sector workers

Biden announces additional $1.2 billion in student debt relief for 35,000 public-sector workers
Education|News|Political

Thirteen killed in Bangladesh protests over job quotas

Thirteen people were killed as thousands of students armed with sticks and rocks clashed with armed police in Dhaka on Thursday, the worst day of violence so far in

Thirteen killed in Bangladesh protests over job quotas

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