Maryland requires universities to allow mental health withdrawal
Legislation passed in Maryland, the Cameron Carden Act of 2024, requires public universities to offer formal withdrawal policies including mental health reasons and mandates refund in such cases. [ more ]
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Student sues OCAD for $1M over alleged failure to protect Jewish students | CBC News
A student at OCAD University is seeking $1 million in damages for alleged ongoing anti-Jewish discrimination, highlighting concerns about systemic antisemitism in Canadian schools. [ more ]
NY school aide yanked arm of third grader with autism in scream-laden 'assault' - but was allowed to keep job: suit
A school aide allegedly yanked the arm of an autistic third-grader, sparking concern over the handling of the situation and the aide's retention. [ more ]
NYC students are asked to participate in remote-learning simulation - on their day off
Families in NYC are being asked to participate in a remote-learning simulation to prepare for emergencies, following technical failures during a previous snow day. [ more ]
I see little point': UK university students on why attendance has plummeted
University students in the UK are facing challenges in attending classes regularly due to various reasons like financial needs, lack of interest in lecture formats, and concerns about the impact on their grades. [ more ]
Calif. bill proposes "Black-Serving Institution" designation
The California bill aims to establish a 'Black-Serving Institution' designation for colleges with significant Black student enrollment, supporting their success and graduation. [ more ]
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I had my white colleagues walk in a Black student's shoes for a day
Freeman Hrabowski's bold actions and commitment to Black student success in STEM have significantly increased diversity in scientific disciplines. [ more ]
The new FAFSA application launch experienced technical errors and issues, especially affecting students with parents of mixed citizenship status. [ more ]
I run a university people like me should be backing students' right to protest over Gaza | Patrizia Nanz
University students globally protest humanitarian crisis in Gaza, showcasing moral indignation and coordinated global activism despite challenges. [ more ]
Jacob Panons,BBC News, South East Getty Images Artificial intelligence (AI) in education was once just considered a tool used by pupils to help write their essays, but schools themselves in the South East are beginning to harness the technology too.
"Underground Railroad to public education" helps parents flee segregation
The big picture: As the U.S. marked the 70th anniversary this month of the landmark Brown v. Board of Education ruling that banned separating schoolchildren by race,two new reports fault strict school boundaries for reinforcing segregation
California evangelical seminary ponders changes that would make it more welcoming to LGBTQ students
Fuller Theological Seminary considering revisions to be more open to LGBTQ+ students, potentially becoming the first evangelical seminary to do so. [ more ]
Inside the Latest Congressional Hearing on Campus Antisemitism
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House Committee on Education and the Workforce questioned university leaders over response to student protests against US involvement in the Israel-Gaza war. [ more ]
The Texas School District That Provided the Blueprint for an Attack on Public Education
Addressing racism in schools requires concrete actions like hiring diverse teachers and implementing cultural-sensitivity training and consequences for racist behavior. [ more ]
Opinion: School choice is not the civil rights issue of our time'
Voucher systems historically linked to resistance to school integration, with recent negative impact on academic performance, especially among Black students. [ more ]
Opinion: Parents must end the teachers unions' stranglehold on education
The article highlights the historical impact of Brown v. Board of Education, criticizes teachers unions for prioritizing their agenda over students' education, and advocates for universal school choice to empower parents and improve the education system. [ more ]
Influential MAGA hate pastor uses social media target LGBTQ+ kids & teachers - LGBTQ Nation
Family members and associates of former President Donald Trump are connecting with Pastor Tim Thompson, who opposes LGBTQ+ rights and leads a political action committee against public education. [ more ]
Faculty Voted to Let 13 Pro-Palestine Seniors Graduate. Harvard Overruled Them.
Pro-Palestine students protested Harvard's decision not to confer degrees on 13 seniors due to their involvement in a pro-Palestine encampment. [ more ]
Overcrowded school is 'forced to teach students in hall and staff room'
Principal of Fermoy Educate Together highlights the urgent need for more space due to increasing demand for places, impacting students and staff. [ more ]
Girls' middle school students release juvenile trout raised in their classroom
Middle school students from Urban Assembly Institute participated in a Trout in the Classroom program, fostering environmental education and conservation awareness. [ more ]
The pupil referral unit where students say staff have 'superpowers'
Tunmarsh School in Plaistow received a 'good' rating from Ofsted inspectors, with students praising teachers for their 'superpowers' in providing support. [ more ]
The Beckenham school where girls have 'exceptional' character and exam results
Harris Girls Academy Bromley received the highest rating from Ofsted, commended for pupils' success, character development, and strong curriculum and teaching. [ more ]
Texas' governor is spending millions & using anti-LGBTQ+ rhetoric to defund public education - LGBTQ Nation
Greg Abbott, the anti-LGBTQ+ Republican governor of Texas, is actively campaigning against state GOP candidates and incumbents who oppose his plan for a statewide school voucher program that would give taxpayer funds to private schools - and out-of-state donors are spending millions to help him.
Walnut Creek police raid middle schooler's home over reports he kept a kill list' and sought AK-47
WALNUT CREEK A middle schooler here was suspended, placed in a mental health hold, and investigated by the police after officials learned he'd made a kill list containing fellow students and used a school computer to research how to obtain guns and grenades.
Anyone want to be a college president? There are (many) openings
U.S. college leadership faces uncertainties and complexities, with several top university presidents abruptly departing amid controversies and protests. [ more ]
France is proud of its secularism. But struggles grow in this approach to faith, school, integration
France's approach to secularism is stirring controversy by banning visible signs of faith in public spaces, impacting the integration of its Muslim population. [ more ]
France is proud of its secularism. But struggles grow in this approach to faith, school, integration
France's approach to secularism (laicite) is stirring controversy, particularly in regards to the ban on hijabs for athletes at the Paris Olympics. [ more ]
Leaders of Northwestern, UCLA and Rutgers to testify before Congress on campus protests
House Republicans are holding hearings on concessions given to pro-Palestinian protesters by university leaders amid growing tensions over Israel-Hamas conflict on campuses. [ more ]
From schools to the Olympics, how France's staunch secularism affects religion in public life
French principle of secularism, laicite, restricts religious symbols in public spaces like schools, hospitals, and sports fields, but allows for personal expression by visitors and spectators. [ more ]
Parents praise 'fantastic' plans to make Bromley school safer and more accessible
Bromley High School For Girls is planning extensive changes to its main entrance and courtyard area to improve accessibility and space for its students. [ more ]
Supreme Court ignores parents who oppose school district's support of trans kids - LGBTQ Nation
The Supreme Court has declined to hear a case brought by three Maryland parents who accused the Montgomery Country School District of helping transgender kids transition without parental knowledge.
Leaders of Northwestern, UCLA, and Rutgers to Testify Before Congress on Campus Protests
WASHINGTON House Republicans have summoned the leaders of Northwestern University and Rutgers University to testify about concessions they gave to pro-Palestinian protesters to end demonstrations on their campus.
Why is New York University making protesters watch The Simpsons as punishment?
NYU requires students to watch The Simpsons as a punishment and write coerced confessions after protests against university ties to weapon manufacturers and Gaza conflict. [ more ]