Education
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Decision Day's Hidden Cost: When High Schools Rank Teenagers by College Prestige
A growing ritual turns college acceptances into a public ranking. Schools stage it—and students learn the lesson.
UC Davis Med School's 'Davis Scale' Accused of Racial Bias
A federal investigation reveals UC Davis used a controversial scoring system that may have disadvantaged White and Asian...
Unified Milestone: Chatsworth Charter and Stoney Point Hold Joint Graduation
Over 400 students from two distinct educational paths shared a single stage on June 9, signaling a community-wide celebr...
Safeguarding Failures: Educators Arrested for Abuse of Special Needs Students
From Oklahoma to Texas, a series of arrests reveals a disturbing pattern of violence and exploitation targeting the most...
Economics A‑Level Leaps to Fifth Spot as Arts Subjects Slip
New Ofqual data shows Economics now ranks fifth among A‑levels, while English Literature and Art see declines.
Laurentian University Issues Quarter‑Pay Severance After $53.5 M Asset Sale
Former staff receive only 25% of owed severance, reigniting calls for an apology and inquiry.
Sweden's $59 Million Textbook Pivot: Inside the National Mobile Phone Ban to Rescue Literacy
Sweden is betting on books over screens with a nationwide school phone ban and a $59 million textbook investment after P...
Sweden's Screen-Free Shift: A $59 Million Bet on Literacy
Can a nationwide mobile phone ban in schools boost literacy rates in Sweden?
First‑Day Fears: How Parents of Neurodiverse Kids Shoulder Hidden Schoolwork
Parents of autistic and neurodiverse children face a hidden workload that starts on the first day of school, with commun...
La Jolla Country Day's 108 Graduates: A New Chapter Unfolds
La Jolla Country Day School's 2026 graduating class marked a significant milestone with 108 students receiving their dip...
LAUSD's Hidden Gem: Unpacking the Child Care Career Training Program
A pioneering partnership between an LAUSD adult school and an early education center is addressing the child care worker...
NEU boss Daniel Kebede's £164,654 pay package fuels criticism as school strike threats loom
The head of Britain's largest education union received a six-figure pay hike while preparing for a winter of walkouts an...
Yale’s Buckley Institute Shows How Voluntary Student Groups Can Rebuild Trust
A student‑founded conservative hub now boasts 800 fellows, offering a template for institutions seeking credibility.
The 36% Confidence Crisis: Why American Universities are Losing Their Grip
A massive drop in public trust and a perceived lack of job readiness are forcing a reckoning within higher education ins...
East Palo Alto Voters Back $70 Million School Bond Amid Zuckerberg‑Chan School Surge
A 66% vote approved a $70 million bond to expand Ravenswood City schools after enrollment jumped due to the nearby tuiti...
Ideology Over Care: Grand Jury Slams Grossmont School Board's Mental Health Purge
A 41-page report reveals that Grossmont Union High School District officials disrupted student care based on "misreprese...
UF's High-Stakes Gamble: Stuart R. Bell and the DEI Battleground
The University of Florida is considering a former Alabama president known for polarizing diversity initiatives to lead i...
Swedish Schools Bring Back Handwriting and Printed Books as Digital Push Falters
Teachers in Stockholm are re‑introducing pen‑and‑paper work, signaling a recalibration of Sweden’s classroom tech strate...
Cajon Valley School Board Ends 25-Year LGBTQ+ Services Contract Over Unproven Claims
A 3-1 vote in July 2023 cut ties with San Diego Youth Services, prompting a grand jury to accuse the board of acting on ...
Typewriters vs. AI: Inside a Cornell German Class That Bans Screens
Cornell instructor Grit Matthias Phelps uses manual typewriters to force students to write without digital crutches. The...
Staff Rebellion at Abbotsholme School: 'Pay Your Staff' Demands
Furious staff at Abbotsholme School in Staffordshire have defaced signs demanding pay after being told the school is clo...
New Santa Rosa Superintendent Brings Oakland Experience — and Familiar Financial Clouds
Monica Thomas, a veteran Oakland Unified administrator, takes the helm of Santa Rosa City Schools as the district grappl...
Fairfax County Schools’ Overpacked Calendar Sparks Parental Outcry
Parents and teachers warn that a jam‑filled school year is eroding learning time and straining low‑income families.
Over 19,000 Students Call Pearson Edexcel Maths Paper a “War Crime” and Demand Grade Review
A controversial A‑Level maths exam has sparked a petition of more than 19,000 signatures, urging Pearson Edexcel to reas...
Pasadena Graduates Celebrate as Merger Threat Fades: Class of 2026 Reclaims the Stage
Five ceremonies at the Civic Auditorium mark the end of a year shadowed by a contested consolidation plan for Thurgood M...
Algoma University’s 2026 Honors: A Strategic Bet on Indigenous Language Survival
By honoring Barbara Ann Nolan and Patricia M. Ningewance Nadeau, Algoma University signals a deep commitment to Anishina...
Trump’s New Higher‑Education Overhaul Targets 6,000 Colleges
The Education Department’s sweeping rewrite of federal rules aims to curb “wokeness” across 6,000 institutions, from Har...
Nova Scotia Pulls Hemingway’s “The Killers” After N‑Word Complaints
A parent’s protest led the province to remove Hemingway’s story from a Grade 12 online English course, sparking debate o...
Western Sydney University's AI Conundrum
Professor Cath Ellis's use of AI to write an opinion piece has sparked debate about academic integrity and the role of A...
Cheating in the Age of Smart Glasses: A Growing Concern for Exams
Examiners must now watch out for students using smart glasses to cheat on A-level and GCSE exams, a threat that regulato...