• Parents in court over children's school absences
    Wednesday, November 20, 2024 from BBC News - Education & Family
    Two parents say their child was absent because of the school's policy on toilets during classes.
  • Brown University Will Vote on Divesting from Companies Tied to Israel
    Friday, October 11, 2024 from NYT > Education
    The university made a deal with pro-Palestinian students last spring to consider their demands if they ended a protest encampment. But the university board voted against divestment.
  • Democrats Took Over a Bucks County School Board, but Still Ban Some Books
    Tuesday, October 29, 2024 from NYT > Education
    Democrats swept a school board election in Bucks County after Republicans instituted book bans and other changes. But the right-wing “parental rights” movement has left an indelible mark.
  • Age assurance online needs to be child-rights respecting, new study says
    Monday, October 28, 2024 from Education & Learning News -- ScienceDaily
    A range of different age checks are needed to protect children -- but also to ensure they can take advantages of positive opportunities online -- a new study says.
  • Social media ban for under-16s 'on the table' in UK
    Wednesday, November 20, 2024 from BBC News - Education & Family
    The tech secretary Peter Kyle also said he wanted an "assertive" approach from the regulator, Ofcom.
  • CBSE Board Exam Time table 2025 announced for class 10 and 12: Check detailed schedule here
    Wednesday, November 20, 2024 from Education-The Times of India
    CBSE Board Exam Time table 2025 for class 10, 12: The Central Board of Secondary Education (CBSE) has announced the exam schedule for the 2025 board exams. The CBSE class 10th exams will be held from February 15th to March 18th, 2025,...
  • To make children better fact-checkers, expose them to more misinformation -- with oversight
    Thursday, October 10, 2024 from Education & Learning News -- ScienceDaily
    Researcherers say a pair of experiments with children ages 4 to 7 shows that, given children's natural skepticism and early exposure to the internet's boundless misinformation, it is crucial for adults to teach them practical...
  • Students who feel more university connection may be more likely to binge drink, study finds
    Thursday, October 10, 2024 from Education & Learning News -- ScienceDaily
    Mentally healthy college students who felt connected to their university were more likely to binge drink than those who did not feel connected to their university, according to a new study.
  • How Within Our Lifetime Has Made Pro-Palestinian Activism More Extreme
    Sunday, October 6, 2024 from NYT > Education
    Within Our Lifetime, a group formed by New York students, has galvanized pro-Palestinian activists who are calling for the end of Israel — and facing accusations of antisemitism.
  • University of Maryland to Review Plagiarism Claims Against President Darryll J. Pines
    Friday, September 20, 2024 from NYT > Education
    The university’s president, Darryll J. Pines, who studies aerospace engineering, was accused of copying significant portions of a paper in 2002.
  • Campuses Are Calmer, but They Are Not Normal, Students and Faculty Say
    Monday, October 7, 2024 from NYT > Education
    A year of war in Gaza has left college students and faculty feeling shaken and angry, with the world and with each other.
  • A snapshot from Karnataka's higher education landscape: Steady growth in GER, but gender disparity and decline in research signal warning
    Wednesday, November 20, 2024 from Education-The Times of India
    Karnataka's higher education sector has shown steady progress, with a growing Gross Enrolment Ratio (GER) and a strong pupil-teacher ratio. Gender representation is near-equal in faculty roles, and the state boasts a diverse...
  • How do you remember how to ride a bike? Thank your cerebellum
    Tuesday, October 15, 2024 from Education & Learning News -- ScienceDaily
    Researchers have shown that, just like declarative memories, short-term and long-term memories for motor skills form in different regions of the brain, with the cerebellum being critical for the formation of long-term skill memories.
  • ASHE 2024: Maharashtra’s higher education trends - strong PhD enrolment, GER surge, but gender gaps persist
    Wednesday, November 20, 2024 from Education-The Times of India
    The Annual Status of Higher Education (ASHE) 2024, compiled by the CII Higher Education Committee and Deloitte, provides a comprehensive look at Maharashtra’s higher education sector. With data from the All-India Survey of Higher...
  • International Student Mobility in Sub-Saharan Africa, Part 2: Trends in Nigeria
    Wednesday, October 2, 2024 from WENR
    Nigeria, Africa’s most populous country and its second-largest economy, has seen its outbound student mobility quadruple over two decades, reaching nearly 85,000 in 2021. While Western destinations remain popular, an increasing number of...
  • Massachusetts’s High School Exit Exam, the MCAS, Is On the Ballot
    Sunday, October 27, 2024 from NYT > Education
    A ballot measure would do away with the requirement that high schoolers pass a test to graduate. Opponents say it could water down academics for struggling students.
  • Massive Growth and Rapid Policy Change: What the Data Tell Us About International Students in Canada
    Monday, November 4, 2024 from WENR
    At the CBIE conference in Ottawa, educators discuss recent federal policy changes impacting international students. While these measures address concerns about exploitation, the essential contributions of international students to...
  • Fact Check: Claim of increase in retirement age for central government employees is false
    Wednesday, November 20, 2024 from Education-The Times of India
    A viral claim on social media suggested that the Government of India had increased the retirement age of central government employees to 62, starting from April 2025. However, the Press Information Bureau (PIB) has debunked this claim,...
  • How many US universities have made it to the top 20 of Global Employability Rankings 2025? Check their performance here
    Wednesday, November 20, 2024 from Education-The Times of India
    The GEURS 2025 rankings highlight the dominance of U.S. universities in global graduate employability, with MIT, Caltech, Stanford, and Harvard securing the top spots. The methodology behind GEURS involves employer insights, a voting...
  • Gross Enrolment to Gender Parity: The 5-Year Report Card of India’s HEIs
    Wednesday, November 20, 2024 from Education-The Times of India
    A recent report from Deloitte and CII highlights positive trends in India’s higher education system. The Gross Enrolment Ratio (GER) has steadily increased, with notable growth in female participation. The number of colleges has...
  • Professors in Trouble Over Protests Wonder if Academic Freedom Is Dying
    Wednesday, October 23, 2024 from NYT > Education
    Universities have cracked down on professors for pro-Palestinian activism, saying they are protecting students and tamping down on hate speech. Faculty members say punishments have put a “chill in the air.”
  • Report on Antisemitism at CUNY Calls for Changes Across the System
    Tuesday, September 24, 2024 from NYT > Education
    The report, commissioned by New York’s governor, found that the city’s university system was ill-equipped to handle rising antisemitism. But it also said the problem was not widespread.
  • AP LAWCET 2024 Counselling phase 2 web option entry begin at lawcet-sche.aptonline.in, check details here
    Wednesday, November 20, 2024 from Education-The Times of India
    The Andhra Pradesh State Council of Higher Education (APSCHE) has launched the web option entry process for phase 2 of the AP LAWCET counselling 2024. Candidates can complete the process on the official website until November 23, 2024....
  • BSF Recruitment 2024: Selection process for multiple posts revised, check new guidelines here
    Wednesday, November 20, 2024 from Education-The Times of India
    The Border Security Force (BSF) has announced a corrigendum on 20 November 2024, revising the selection process for multiple 2024 recruitments. The changes affect Group B and C posts across various sectors, including Inspector...
  • Anna University 2024 phase II revaluation results for UG, PG, and PhD courses released at coe1.annauniv.edu: Direct link to check here
    Wednesday, November 20, 2024 from Education-The Times of India
    Anna University has released the Phase II revaluation results for the April/May 2024 exams for UG, PG, and PhD students on November 20, 2024. Students can check their results on the official website by entering their registration number...
  • School boss may have spent funds on family firms
    Wednesday, November 20, 2024 from BBC News - Education & Family
    Public funds may have been used for a gym and coffee shop owned by the school's CEO and his family.
  • Debunked: Children aren't quicker at picking up new motor skills than adults
    Tuesday, November 12, 2024 from Education & Learning News -- ScienceDaily
    Contrary to popular belief, children aren't better at learning new skills than adults. Indeed, young adults seem to learn faster than kids -- but also tend to forget more quickly. Here, better sleep seems to advantage children.
  • People with dyslexia and dyscalculia show less bias, study shows
    Wednesday, October 9, 2024 from Education & Learning News -- ScienceDaily
    Dyslexia and dyscalculia are most commonly acknowledged as posing challenges linked to people's literacy and numeracy. However, a new study has shown those with the conditions may have previously unheralded strengths, namely reduced bias...
  • When will VAT be added to private school fees?
    Wednesday, October 30, 2024 from BBC News - Education & Family
    Labour says removing the current tax exemption will help to fund 6,500 new teachers in England.
  • Vice President Dhankhar Calls National Education Policy 2020 a Game-Changer for India’s Future
    Wednesday, November 20, 2024 from Education-The Times of India
    In a recent address at Jawahar Navodaya Vidyalaya in Jhunjhunu, Vice President Jagdeep Dhankhar emphasized education’s transformative role in establishing equality and fostering societal change. He highlighted the importance of...
  • Social Studies Teachers Rely on Online and Sometimes Ideological Sources
    Friday, September 20, 2024 from NYT > Education
    A survey of social studies teachers found that many find primary sources online for lesson plans. But a notable minority also rely on left-leaning materials, and a handful have turned to conservative options.
  • Paving the way for polymer design
    Wednesday, October 30, 2024 from Education & Learning News -- ScienceDaily
    A research study describes a systematic high-throughput design approach for virtual screening and creation of novel polypeptide-based molecules that form regular secondary structures that can be used in biology or materials science...
  • Claire Gaudiani, Embattled Connecticut College President, Dies at 79
    Friday, November 15, 2024 from NYT > Education
    Her unusual approach to building bridges between her wealthy campus and its beleaguered hometown led to a Supreme Court case and a faculty revolt.
  • Probability training: Preventing errors of reasoning in medicine and law
    Wednesday, November 6, 2024 from Education & Learning News -- ScienceDaily
    A new study shows how students can better understand and interpret conditional probabilities.
  • This Is the Dark, Unspoken Promise of Trump’s Return
    Friday, November 15, 2024 from NYT > Education
    Liberal democracy offers moral constraints without problem-solving. Populism offers problem-solving without moral constraints.
  • Extended Timing: How neurons encode information on timescales that match learning
    Wednesday, October 9, 2024 from Education & Learning News -- ScienceDaily
    New research has identified a key step in how neurons encode information on timescales that match learning.
  • The simple exam tweaks that can completely change lives
    Thursday, November 7, 2024 from BBC News - Education & Family
    Schools are struggling to cope with the logistical hurdles and cost required to make the adjustments.
  • They Paid Thousands for a Caltech Boot Camp. Caltech Didn’t Teach It.
    Sunday, September 29, 2024 from NYT > Education
    Hundreds of universities have lent their names to online programs, plugging budgets but alienating students who feel misled.
  • School suspensions and expulsions can lead to a lifetime of depression, study finds
    Thursday, November 7, 2024 from Education & Learning News -- ScienceDaily
    A new study shows that children who are suspended or expelled from school report higher rates of depression in adolescence and into adulthood.
  • IITian finds it difficult to pay for his daughter’s education: How affordable are India’s premier international schools?
    Wednesday, November 20, 2024 from Education-The Times of India
    The rising cost of education in India, especially in international schools, is becoming a major concern for middle-class families. With fees ranging from Rs. 1.7 lakh to over Rs. 10 lakh annually, many parents struggle to afford...
  • Childhood social interactions can combat stereotypes
    Monday, September 30, 2024 from Education & Learning News -- ScienceDaily
    Prior research has found that exposure to social diversity in early life, such as through day care, influences how people communicate. Those early social experiences can also moderate tendencies toward stereotyping down the road,...
  • Cambridge Dictionary crowns 'Manifest' as word of the year: Here are 5 new words that might be added in the English language dictionary
    Wednesday, November 20, 2024 from Education-The Times of India
    The Cambridge Dictionary has chosen "manifest" as its 2024 Word of the Year, driven by its popularity among Gen-Z embracing the concept of manifestation. The word, meaning to imagine something to increase its likelihood of happening, saw...
  • Nitish Kumar Assures Special Teachers in Bihar of Job Stability Amid Transfer Concerns
    Wednesday, November 20, 2024 from Education-The Times of India
    Bihar Chief Minister Nitish Kumar has assured special teachers that they will remain at their current schools, addressing concerns over potential transfers. During a ceremony in Patna, where 1,14,138 teachers received appointment...
  • Why are university tuition fees going up?
    Monday, November 4, 2024 from BBC News - Education & Family
    Tuition fees in England are to rise for the first time in eight years, to help universities.
  • Vance and Walz Embrace Cheaper Child Care in a Rare Moment of Agreement in the Campaign
    Wednesday, October 2, 2024 from NYT > Education
    Both vice-presidential candidates say the government should spend more on child care, a rare point of agreement. But there are still major differences in how they talk about families and gender roles.
  • AI simulation gives people a glimpse of their potential future self
    Wednesday, October 2, 2024 from Education & Learning News -- ScienceDaily
    'Future You' is a generative AI tool that enables users to have a simulated conversation with a potential version of their future selves. The chatbot is meant to reduce users' anxiety, improve positive emotions, and guide them toward...
  • Will Wales hike university tuition fees?
    Monday, November 4, 2024 from BBC News - Education & Family
    The body representing universities in Wales says "pressing, urgent challenges" are being faced.
  • New insights into intellectual disability genetics emerge
    Monday, September 23, 2024 from Education & Learning News -- ScienceDaily
    Researchers have published a pivotal study that sheds light on a novel genetic variant associated with intellectual capacities and educational outcomes. This discovery offers new insights into intellectual disability diagnostics and...
  • A Plan to Fund High School Newspapers Seeks to Revive Student Journalism
    Friday, September 27, 2024 from NYT > Education
    Just 27 percent of public high schools in New York City have a newspaper. A local nonprofit is offering a solution.
  • Networks of Beliefs theory integrates internal and external dynamics
    Thursday, September 19, 2024 from Education & Learning News -- ScienceDaily
    The beliefs we hold develop from a complex dance between our internal and external lives. A recent study uses well-known formalisms in statistical physics to model multiple aspects of belief-network dynamics. This multidimensional...
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