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Left-wing politics
fromABC7 Chicago
1 month ago

ICE arrests Palestinian activist with green card who helped lead Columbia protests, lawyer says

Federal authorities arrested a Palestinian graduate student protesting Israel at Columbia, sparking concerns about implications for international students' rights.
Brooklyn
fromBrooklyn Paper
1 month ago

'Rightly fearful': Teachers and parents rally against ICE at FDR High School * Brooklyn Paper

Public school rallies protest ICE access to campuses amid fears of mass deportations.
fromwww.nytimes.com
1 week ago
US news

Protesters Chain Themselves to Columbia Gates, Calling for Activists' Release

Protests at Columbia University demand the release of detained Palestinian activists Mohsen Mahdawi and Mahmoud Khalil.
fromwww.nytimes.com
11 months ago
US news

Police Arrest M.I.T. Protesters After Suspensions Ramp Up Tension

Students at M.I.T. protested in support of the pro-Palestinian encampment, leading to arrests and suspensions by the university.
fromLos Angeles Times
12 hours ago
LA Dodgers

Demonstrators arrested at UCLA are finally getting their phones back, but it might not be easy

UCLA Police will return cellphones to students arrested during protests after deciding not to file charges.
Left-wing politics
fromABC7 Chicago
1 month ago

ICE arrests Palestinian activist with green card who helped lead Columbia protests, lawyer says

Federal authorities arrested a Palestinian graduate student protesting Israel at Columbia, sparking concerns about implications for international students' rights.
Brooklyn
fromBrooklyn Paper
1 month ago

'Rightly fearful': Teachers and parents rally against ICE at FDR High School * Brooklyn Paper

Public school rallies protest ICE access to campuses amid fears of mass deportations.
fromwww.nytimes.com
1 week ago
US news

Protesters Chain Themselves to Columbia Gates, Calling for Activists' Release

Protests at Columbia University demand the release of detained Palestinian activists Mohsen Mahdawi and Mahmoud Khalil.
fromwww.nytimes.com
11 months ago
US news

Police Arrest M.I.T. Protesters After Suspensions Ramp Up Tension

Students at M.I.T. protested in support of the pro-Palestinian encampment, leading to arrests and suspensions by the university.
fromLos Angeles Times
12 hours ago
LA Dodgers

Demonstrators arrested at UCLA are finally getting their phones back, but it might not be easy

UCLA Police will return cellphones to students arrested during protests after deciding not to file charges.
more#protests
#community-support
fromThe Washington Post
1 week ago
US news

Columbia student arrested by ICE has deep well of support in Vermont

The Vermont community strongly supports Mohsen Mahdawi, a detained student activist, urging his release during a heartfelt gathering.
fromPortland Mercury
2 days ago
Portland food

Good Morning, News: PSU Student Violations Dropped, DA Vasquez Pitches Public Hissy-Fit, and Trump Deports 4-Year-Old with Cancer

Local journalism and arts coverage are essential for Portland's community, but they rely on public support.
fromThe Washington Post
1 week ago
US news

Columbia student arrested by ICE has deep well of support in Vermont

The Vermont community strongly supports Mohsen Mahdawi, a detained student activist, urging his release during a heartfelt gathering.
fromPortland Mercury
2 days ago
Portland food

Good Morning, News: PSU Student Violations Dropped, DA Vasquez Pitches Public Hissy-Fit, and Trump Deports 4-Year-Old with Cancer

Local journalism and arts coverage are essential for Portland's community, but they rely on public support.
more#community-support
#higher-education
fromNew York Post
5 months ago
Education

House probe confirms what we all knew: colleges prioritized protesters over Jewish students

Colleges and universities have failed to protect Jewish students from rising antisemitism, as highlighted in a report by the House Committee on Education and the Workforce.
fromIrish Independent
2 months ago
Education

Jenny Maguire: Everyone loses when colleges are treated as cash cows - and BIMM is far from the only one

The strike at BIMM underscores the detrimental effects of treating higher education as a profit-driven enterprise.
fromNew York Post
4 weeks ago
Black Lives Matter

Tim Walz's daughter's skipping grad school over college not supporting protesters: 'Students deserve to be protected'

Hope Walz is skipping graduate school in protest against the university's inadequate support for student demonstrations.
fromThe New Yorker
1 year ago
Education

Academic Freedom Under Fire

Academic freedom is crucial for universities to fulfill their role in society
fromNew York Post
5 months ago
Education

House probe confirms what we all knew: colleges prioritized protesters over Jewish students

Colleges and universities have failed to protect Jewish students from rising antisemitism, as highlighted in a report by the House Committee on Education and the Workforce.
fromIrish Independent
2 months ago
Education

Jenny Maguire: Everyone loses when colleges are treated as cash cows - and BIMM is far from the only one

The strike at BIMM underscores the detrimental effects of treating higher education as a profit-driven enterprise.
fromNew York Post
4 weeks ago
Black Lives Matter

Tim Walz's daughter's skipping grad school over college not supporting protesters: 'Students deserve to be protected'

Hope Walz is skipping graduate school in protest against the university's inadequate support for student demonstrations.
fromThe New Yorker
1 year ago
Education

Academic Freedom Under Fire

Academic freedom is crucial for universities to fulfill their role in society
more#higher-education
#education
Brooklyn
fromBKReader
9 months ago

Education Dept. Asked to Create Dress Code Policy for Public Schools

The City Council approved a uniform dress code policy to address inequities in public school dress codes, particularly those targeting LGBTQ+ students and students of color.
US news
fromwww.npr.org
4 weeks ago

Legal scholar sees immigrant arrests as a 'struggle for the soul of the country'

The arrest of Rumeysa Ozturk highlights increasing federal crackdowns on students, particularly those linked to protests, contrasting educational pursuits with immigration enforcement.
EU data protection
fromprivacyinternational.org
4 months ago

UN expert recommends ban on facial recognition in schools.

Facial recognition technology in schools undermines students' academic freedom and well-being, particularly impacting marginalized groups.
The surveillance atmosphere generated by facial recognition is harmful to the educational environment and student development.
fromwww.nytimes.com
1 month ago
NYC parents

Why Period Products Aren't Widely Provided in Schools

Schools must provide free menstrual products to prevent discrimination against menstruating students.
fromLos Angeles Times
1 month ago
SF parents

Blackface 'hate incident' suspension removed from student's record after lawsuit

A San Diego middle school expunged a student's suspension linked to false blackface allegations following a lawsuit from the student's family.
fromNew York Post
5 days ago
NYC parents

School district won't allow child to graduate over LGBTQ health class, family claims

A Maryland high school student is denied graduation due to her family's objections to mandatory health course content related to LGBTQ+ issues.
Brooklyn
fromBKReader
9 months ago

Education Dept. Asked to Create Dress Code Policy for Public Schools

The City Council approved a uniform dress code policy to address inequities in public school dress codes, particularly those targeting LGBTQ+ students and students of color.
US news
fromwww.npr.org
4 weeks ago

Legal scholar sees immigrant arrests as a 'struggle for the soul of the country'

The arrest of Rumeysa Ozturk highlights increasing federal crackdowns on students, particularly those linked to protests, contrasting educational pursuits with immigration enforcement.
EU data protection
fromprivacyinternational.org
4 months ago

UN expert recommends ban on facial recognition in schools.

Facial recognition technology in schools undermines students' academic freedom and well-being, particularly impacting marginalized groups.
The surveillance atmosphere generated by facial recognition is harmful to the educational environment and student development.
fromwww.nytimes.com
1 month ago
NYC parents

Why Period Products Aren't Widely Provided in Schools

Schools must provide free menstrual products to prevent discrimination against menstruating students.
fromLos Angeles Times
1 month ago
SF parents

Blackface 'hate incident' suspension removed from student's record after lawsuit

A San Diego middle school expunged a student's suspension linked to false blackface allegations following a lawsuit from the student's family.
fromNew York Post
5 days ago
NYC parents

School district won't allow child to graduate over LGBTQ health class, family claims

A Maryland high school student is denied graduation due to her family's objections to mandatory health course content related to LGBTQ+ issues.
more#education
#immigration
fromwww.nytimes.com
1 week ago
US news

Minnesota Student Aditya Harsono Whose Visa Was Revoked Talks About Detainment

Aditya Harsono's detainment underscores the harsh realities of immigration enforcement against individuals with minor offenses under the Trump administration.
fromAxios
3 months ago
Education

Schools tell parents their kids are safe from ICE arrests on campus

School leaders are reassuring parents about potential immigration enforcement on campuses after policy changes by the Trump administration.
Immigration enforcement on campuses could lead to student absenteeism, disrupting education and jeopardizing funding.
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 week ago
Miami food

Trust is gone': fears grow as police on some Florida campuses trained by Ice

The partnership between Florida universities and ICE has heightened fears of deportations and visa cancellations among international students.
fromThe Nation
1 month ago
Black Lives Matter

What Will You Do?

ICE's arrest of Rumeysa Ozturk underscores alarming governmental practices targeting students in the U.S. despite their valid visas.
fromwww.nytimes.com
4 weeks ago
US news

Minnesota Student Detained by ICE Was Not an Activist, Lawsuit Says

The detention of a University of Minnesota student underlines the intersection of minor legal issues and strict immigration enforcement.
fromwww.nytimes.com
3 weeks ago
US news

Judge Orders Tufts Student's Detention Case Moved to Vermont

A federal judge ordered a Tufts student's immigration case moved from Louisiana to Vermont, citing jurisdictional appropriateness and concerns over fairness.
fromwww.nytimes.com
1 week ago
US news

Minnesota Student Aditya Harsono Whose Visa Was Revoked Talks About Detainment

Aditya Harsono's detainment underscores the harsh realities of immigration enforcement against individuals with minor offenses under the Trump administration.
fromAxios
3 months ago
Education

Schools tell parents their kids are safe from ICE arrests on campus

School leaders are reassuring parents about potential immigration enforcement on campuses after policy changes by the Trump administration.
Immigration enforcement on campuses could lead to student absenteeism, disrupting education and jeopardizing funding.
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 week ago
Miami food

Trust is gone': fears grow as police on some Florida campuses trained by Ice

The partnership between Florida universities and ICE has heightened fears of deportations and visa cancellations among international students.
fromThe Nation
1 month ago
Black Lives Matter

What Will You Do?

ICE's arrest of Rumeysa Ozturk underscores alarming governmental practices targeting students in the U.S. despite their valid visas.
fromwww.nytimes.com
4 weeks ago
US news

Minnesota Student Detained by ICE Was Not an Activist, Lawsuit Says

The detention of a University of Minnesota student underlines the intersection of minor legal issues and strict immigration enforcement.
fromwww.nytimes.com
3 weeks ago
US news

Judge Orders Tufts Student's Detention Case Moved to Vermont

A federal judge ordered a Tufts student's immigration case moved from Louisiana to Vermont, citing jurisdictional appropriateness and concerns over fairness.
more#immigration
#free-speech
fromThe Nation
1 week ago
Left-wing politics

Trump's War on the Palestine Movement Is Something Entirely New

Current student abductions by ICE reflect a troubling campaign of intimidation targeted at those expressing criticism of Israel and advocating for Palestinian rights.
fromBoston.com
6 months ago
Miscellaneous

Harvard suspends faculty members from main library after 'study-in' protest

Harvard faculty are facing disciplinary actions for staging a protest to support students penalized for a previous demonstration.
fromThe Nation
1 week ago
Left-wing politics

Trump's War on the Palestine Movement Is Something Entirely New

Current student abductions by ICE reflect a troubling campaign of intimidation targeted at those expressing criticism of Israel and advocating for Palestinian rights.
fromBoston.com
6 months ago
Miscellaneous

Harvard suspends faculty members from main library after 'study-in' protest

Harvard faculty are facing disciplinary actions for staging a protest to support students penalized for a previous demonstration.
more#free-speech
SF parents
fromNew York Post
2 weeks ago

Dad outraged after daughter suspended for standing up to male bully in wild high school brawl

A girl was suspended after defending herself against a male bully who assaulted her during class.
#columbia-university
fromwww.dw.com
2 weeks ago
US news

US detains Palestinian student at citizenship interview DW 04/15/2025

US immigration officials detained Mohsen Mahdawi, a Palestinian student, during his citizenship interview, raising significant concerns about the treatment of international students involved in activism.
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 month ago
Left-wing politics

Columbia alumni rip up diplomas to protest activist Mahmoud Khalil's arrest

Alumni from Columbia University's SIPA protested against the administration's actions regarding the arrest of student activist Mahmoud Khalil.
fromwww.dw.com
2 weeks ago
US news

US detains Palestinian student at citizenship interview DW 04/15/2025

US immigration officials detained Mohsen Mahdawi, a Palestinian student, during his citizenship interview, raising significant concerns about the treatment of international students involved in activism.
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 month ago
Left-wing politics

Columbia alumni rip up diplomas to protest activist Mahmoud Khalil's arrest

Alumni from Columbia University's SIPA protested against the administration's actions regarding the arrest of student activist Mahmoud Khalil.
more#columbia-university
Left-wing politics
fromTruthout
2 weeks ago

"We Can Only Survive This Together" - Refusing Trump's Campus Repression

Protests erupt in Seattle in support of Palestinian rights as Gaza faces severe crisis.
U.S. universities confront severe federal backlash for supporting Palestinian advocacy amidst violent escalation in Gaza.
fromBoston.com
3 weeks ago
US news

Tufts officials call for ICE to release grad student as federal hearing nears

Tufts University supports Rümeysa Öztürk's release, asserting no evidence for her detention exists.
#school-safety
fromLos Angeles Times
4 weeks ago
SF parents

Security officer made Pasadena middle schooler duct-tape her own mouth shut, father says

An 11-year-old girl in Pasadena was forced to duct-tape her mouth shut by a security officer for being too loud.
The security officer has been fired and the girl's family has filed a police report.
fromKqed
2 months ago
Education

Keeping ICE Out of Classrooms: How California Leaders Are Stepping Up Efforts | KQED

California is proposing new laws to protect immigrant students from ICE activities near schools.
SF parents
fromLos Angeles Times
4 weeks ago

Security officer made Pasadena middle schooler duct-tape her own mouth shut, father says

An 11-year-old girl in Pasadena was forced to duct-tape her mouth shut by a security officer for being too loud.
The security officer has been fired and the girl's family has filed a police report.
fromKqed
2 months ago
Education

Keeping ICE Out of Classrooms: How California Leaders Are Stepping Up Efforts | KQED

California is proposing new laws to protect immigrant students from ICE activities near schools.
more#school-safety
#freedom-of-speech
fromwww.mediaite.com
4 weeks ago
US news

CNN's Jake Tapper Challenges Trump Admin to Justify Student Arrests: Not Good Enough!'

Jake Tapper questions the justification for the arrests of foreign students, demanding evidence amidst vague official statements.
fromAbove the Law
5 months ago
Education

Harvard Triples Down On Punishing Campus Free Speech, Adds Prayer To No-No List

Harvard's administration is facing criticism for suspending students involved in pro-Palestine actions, raising questions about academic freedom.
The actions taken by Harvard pose significant implications for freedom of expression and protest in academic settings.
fromwww.mediaite.com
4 weeks ago
US news

CNN's Jake Tapper Challenges Trump Admin to Justify Student Arrests: Not Good Enough!'

Jake Tapper questions the justification for the arrests of foreign students, demanding evidence amidst vague official statements.
fromAbove the Law
5 months ago
Education

Harvard Triples Down On Punishing Campus Free Speech, Adds Prayer To No-No List

Harvard's administration is facing criticism for suspending students involved in pro-Palestine actions, raising questions about academic freedom.
The actions taken by Harvard pose significant implications for freedom of expression and protest in academic settings.
more#freedom-of-speech
US news
fromwww.aljazeera.com
1 month ago

US judge blocks deportation of another pro-Palestinian student activist

Yunseo Chung secures a legal victory against deportation efforts linked to her pro-Palestinian activism.
#lawsuit
fromBusiness Insider
6 months ago
Artificial intelligence

Parents sue the school that punished their son for using AI, saying it could ruin his college prospects

Parents allege unfair punishment of their son for using AI to assist in preparing schoolwork, initiating a legal case against the school.
fromLady Freethinker
8 months ago
Education

Students in Peru Demand Vegan Dining Options in Unprecedented Lawsuit

Students in Peru are suing their university for not providing vegan food options, claiming violations of their rights and personal identity.
fromThe Mercury News
9 months ago
Education

This Bay Area school district is being sued over teacher vacancies. Is it violating students' civil rights?

Systemic failure in addressing staffing vacancies and dangerous facilities in West Contra Costa Unified School District.
fromIndependent
2 months ago
Miscellaneous

University to probe alleged circulation of 'vile and disgusting' social media messages about student suing it

The university is investigating allegations of hostile social media messages related to a lawsuit by a student over examination accommodations.
fromBusiness Insider
6 months ago
Artificial intelligence

Parents sue the school that punished their son for using AI, saying it could ruin his college prospects

Parents allege unfair punishment of their son for using AI to assist in preparing schoolwork, initiating a legal case against the school.
fromLady Freethinker
8 months ago
Education

Students in Peru Demand Vegan Dining Options in Unprecedented Lawsuit

Students in Peru are suing their university for not providing vegan food options, claiming violations of their rights and personal identity.
fromThe Mercury News
9 months ago
Education

This Bay Area school district is being sued over teacher vacancies. Is it violating students' civil rights?

Systemic failure in addressing staffing vacancies and dangerous facilities in West Contra Costa Unified School District.
fromIndependent
2 months ago
Miscellaneous

University to probe alleged circulation of 'vile and disgusting' social media messages about student suing it

The university is investigating allegations of hostile social media messages related to a lawsuit by a student over examination accommodations.
more#lawsuit
#legal-action
fromwww.dailynews.com
4 months ago
Education

14-year-old Black student and his mother file $10 million claim against California school district after multiple attacks, lawyers say

A $10 million claim has been filed against LAUSD regarding a student's allegations of repeated racist attacks.
fromTheregister
6 months ago
Artificial intelligence

Parents sue after student punished for using AI in class

RNH's parents are suing his school after he was punished for using AI in a project, claiming it could harm his college applications.
fromNew York Post
6 months ago
Education

NJ teacher forced 7-year-old student to eat lunch outside in the depths of winter: lawsuit

A second grader was punished by eating lunch outside in cold, raising concerns of bullying and mistreatment at Belleville Public School #4.
Education
fromwww.dailynews.com
4 months ago

14-year-old Black student and his mother file $10 million claim against California school district after multiple attacks, lawyers say

A $10 million claim has been filed against LAUSD regarding a student's allegations of repeated racist attacks.
fromTheregister
6 months ago
Artificial intelligence

Parents sue after student punished for using AI in class

RNH's parents are suing his school after he was punished for using AI in a project, claiming it could harm his college applications.
fromNew York Post
6 months ago
Education

NJ teacher forced 7-year-old student to eat lunch outside in the depths of winter: lawsuit

A second grader was punished by eating lunch outside in cold, raising concerns of bullying and mistreatment at Belleville Public School #4.
more#legal-action
#legal-issues
fromwww.mercurynews.com
6 months ago
Education

California Bible college students claim they were confined, surveilled and made to do unpaid labor

Olivet University has faced serious allegations of exploitation and student mistreatment, culminating in legal actions and federal investigations.
fromwww.santacruzsentinel.com
6 months ago
Miscellaneous

UC Santa Cruz police seize phone of student suing over pro-Palestine expulsions

The seizure of a student's cellphone raises significant legal and ethical questions surrounding privacy rights and civil liberties in university settings.
fromwww.mercurynews.com
6 months ago
Education

California Bible college students claim they were confined, surveilled and made to do unpaid labor

Olivet University has faced serious allegations of exploitation and student mistreatment, culminating in legal actions and federal investigations.
fromwww.santacruzsentinel.com
6 months ago
Miscellaneous

UC Santa Cruz police seize phone of student suing over pro-Palestine expulsions

The seizure of a student's cellphone raises significant legal and ethical questions surrounding privacy rights and civil liberties in university settings.
more#legal-issues
fromBuzzFeed
6 months ago
Education

A Teacher Is Giving Students Extra Credit If They Don't Use The Restroom During Class, And Parents Are Livid

A school policy penalizing restroom use by withholding extra credit is deemed unfair and harmful by parents.
Such policies disproportionately affect students with disabilities and female students.
fromwww.theguardian.com
7 months ago
Education

I couldn't say no': anger grows over topless medical exams in Japan schools

The practice of topless health checkups in Japanese schools causes significant discomfort and potential trauma to students, prompting calls for policy change.
Education
fromThe Atlantic
7 months ago

How Colleges Should Address Anti-Semitism

Stanford's task force challenges the effectiveness of DEI in addressing anti-Semitism, advocating for equality and constructive dialogue instead.
Education
fromSacramento Bee
8 months ago

California school's dress code bans lululemon shorts. Parents say girls were body-shamed

Parents want a relaxed dress code after students faced scrutiny for wearing lululemon shorts, feeling body-shamed and uncomfortable.
#academic-freedom
fromwww.nytimes.com
8 months ago
Education

Opinion | How to Handle the Next Campus Protest

Universities must prioritize integrity and responsible discourse rather than merely responding to external pressures when addressing campus protests.
fromwww.nytimes.com
8 months ago
Education

Opinion | How to Handle the Next Campus Protest

Universities must prioritize integrity and responsible discourse rather than merely responding to external pressures when addressing campus protests.
more#academic-freedom
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