Today: September 20, 2024
Today: September 20, 2024

Education

Education|Opinion

California evangelical seminary ponders changes that would make it more welcoming to LGBTQ students

An evangelical seminary in Pasadena, California, is considering revisions to its sexual standards

California evangelical seminary ponders changes that would make it more welcoming to LGBTQ students
Education|News|Opinion

Military labs do the detective work to identify soldiers decades after they died in World War II

Generations of American families have grown up not knowing exactly what happened to their loved ones who died while serving their country in World War II and other conflicts

Military labs do the detective work to identify soldiers decades after they died in World War II
Education|Sports

Trevino wins grant from MLB Players Trust for charity that teaches art to those with special needs

When Jose Trevino took a teen leadership class taught by Sherri Davis in high school the New York Yankees catcher couldn’t have imagined the long-lasting impact it would have

Trevino wins grant from MLB Players Trust for charity that teaches art to those with special needs
Education|Health

College in Detroit suspends in-person classes because of pro-Palestinian camp

Wayne State University in Detroit has suspended in-person classes and encouraged staff to work remotely

College in Detroit suspends in-person classes because of pro-Palestinian camp
Education|Environment|News

Floods in southern Brazil leave students without classrooms for a month

Tens of thousands of students in southern Brazil have been gone a month without seeing their classrooms after catastrophic floods submerged some schools

Floods in southern Brazil leave students without classrooms for a month
Business|Education|News|Political

UK Conservatives pledge to create 100,000 more apprenticeships

British Prime Minister Rishi Sunak's Conservative Party said it would create 100,000 more high skilled apprenticeship places per year by 2029 if it wins a national election on July

UK Conservatives pledge to create 100,000 more apprenticeships
Education|Opinion|Political

California academic workers strike in support of pro-Palestinian protests

Discord from last month's mob attack on pro-Palestinian student activists encamped at the University of California, Los Angeles, flared again on Tuesday as

California academic workers strike in support of pro-Palestinian protests
Education|Health|Lifestyle

Quality early education can be expensive or hard to find. Home visits bring it to more families

Home visiting programs are providing a lifeline for families, especially those for whom access to quality early education is scarce or out of reach financially

Quality early education can be expensive or hard to find. Home visits bring it to more families
Education|Opinion

Most AAPI adults think the history of racism should be taught in schools, an AP-NORC poll finds

About 7 in 10 AAPI adults approve of K-12 public schools teaching about the history of slavery, racism and segregation

Most AAPI adults think the history of racism should be taught in schools, an AP-NORC poll finds
Education|Environment

US gives school districts $900 million for electric school buses

The White House on Wednesday unveiled nearly $900 million in awards to 530 school districts to replace thousands of aging, gas-fueled school buses with cleaner, mainly electric models.

US gives school districts $900 million for electric school buses
Education|Lifestyle

Three tips for parents of 'boomerang' kids who move back home

If you are a new graduate trying to move away from home and get your start in life: Sorry.

Three tips for parents of 'boomerang' kids who move back home
Arts|Education|Entertainment|Science

In Pompeii, archaeologists find children's sketches of gladiators

Archaeologists in the ancient Roman city of Pompeii near the city of Naples have uncovered charcoal sketches drawn by children as young as six years old, depicting possibly violent

In Pompeii, archaeologists find children's sketches of gladiators
Education

State laws threaten to erode academic freedom in US higher education

A wave of mostly partisan laws have sought to curtail what university faculty can say and teach.

State laws threaten to erode academic freedom in US higher education
Arts|Education|Travel

Egypt unveils renovation of 14th-century Maridani mosque

Egypt's Supreme Council of Antiquities held a ceremony to mark the completion of multi-year renovations to the grand 14th-century mosque of Altunbugha al-Maridani in Historic Cairo.

Egypt unveils renovation of 14th-century Maridani mosque
Arts|Education|Entertainment

Amy Homma succeeds Jacqueline Stewart to lead Academy Museum

Jacqueline Stewart is leaving her post leading the Academy Museum of Motion Pictures to return to the University of Chicago

Amy Homma succeeds Jacqueline Stewart to lead Academy Museum
Education

Yale University names Maurie McInnis as its 24th president

Yale University has named its 24th president

Yale University names Maurie McInnis as its 24th president
Education

On spelling's saddest day, hyped National Spelling Bee competitors see their hopes dashed

The Scripps National Spelling Bee had its toughest day of competition with the quarterfinal and semifinal rounds

On spelling's saddest day, hyped National Spelling Bee competitors see their hopes dashed
Education|Lifestyle|Opinion

Less than 2% of philanthropic giving goes to women and girls. Can Melinda French Gates change that?

For years, less than 2% of philanthropic giving in the U.S. has gone to benefit women and girls, but that could change in part thanks to new resources that Melinda French Gates has pledged in recent weeks

Less than 2% of philanthropic giving goes to women and girls. Can Melinda French Gates change that?
Education|Sports

College sports departments gearing up for 'economic earthquake' with direct pay for athletes looming

Iowa State has already scrapped plans for a new wrestling facility

College sports departments gearing up for 'economic earthquake' with direct pay for athletes looming
Education|Sports

UConn's Karaban, Alabama's Sears and Arizona's Love back in college after withdrawing from NBA draft

UConn forward Alex Karaban is returning to school for a try at a third straight national title

UConn's Karaban, Alabama's Sears and Arizona's Love back in college after withdrawing from NBA draft
Education|Political

Harris addresses US Air Force Academy graduates near 80th D-Day anniversary

Vice President Kamala Harris spoke to a sea of white-capped graduates at the U.S. Air Force Academy graduation

Harris addresses US Air Force Academy graduates near 80th D-Day anniversary
Education|Health

South Korea presses ahead with medical school admissions hike despite trainee doctor strike

South Korea said on Thursday its medical schools will accept almost 1,500 additional students next year, pressing ahead with an admissions hike that has caused trainee

South Korea presses ahead with medical school admissions hike despite trainee doctor strike
Education

Going to the boardroom from the classroom helps students learn how nonprofits work

This graduate course offers students a rare chance to gain firsthand experience prior to launching their careers and embarking on years of board service.

Going to the boardroom from the classroom helps students learn how nonprofits work
Arts|Education|Entertainment

The special Tony Award for educators goes to Baltimore community artist CJay Philip

The special Tony Award that honors educators is going to a Baltimore-based actor, educator, choreographer and Broadway veteran who has created arts opportunities for everyone from kindergartners to senior citizens

The special Tony Award for educators goes to Baltimore community artist CJay Philip
Education|Sports

Last swing: Birmingham-Southern's baseball team keeping closing school's spirt alive in World Series

Birmingham-Southern is going down swinging

Last swing: Birmingham-Southern's baseball team keeping closing school's spirt alive in World Series

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