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Top 4 Tips For Online Learners
Achieving a degree online is ideal for people who want to boost their careers, build on their existing knowledge and acquire new skills. Not to mention, individuals with a bachelor’s degree have a higher earning potential than those with a high school diploma. In...
Gordonstoun School’s Character-Driven Ethos
For the past 80 years, Gordonstoun School has served as a world leader in character education. While the school's best-in-class instructors and holistic approach to education have shaped Gordonstoun as one of the highest-status schools on the globe, it is largely...
June Diamond obituary
June Diamond, an English educator who led initiatives supporting unemployed adults and later taught at Leeds University, has died at 76.
How 2 Lawsuits Could Tee Up National Academic Freedom Fight
Two AAUP lawsuits against Texas universities challenge policies restricting faculty discussion of race, gender, and sexual orientation, potentially setting up a national academic freedom battle before conservative appellate courts.
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Under a new federal rule, colleges must leave grads better off or lose financial aid
The federal government launched a new earnings-based accountability test requiring college programs to show graduates earn more than high school graduates or risk losing federal student loan funding.
Three arrested in fraud investigation at University of Greater Manchester
Three people arrested in fraud investigation at University of Greater Manchester over allegations involving more than £1m in fraudulent activity, money laundering, and bribery.
In private call, Education Dept. tried, but failed, to reassure disability advocates
The Education Department plans to transfer special education oversight to the Department of Health and Human Services, prompting disability advocates to express concerns about potential impacts on federal protections and implementation.
No internet, no screen time? FCC weighs cutting subsidy that lowers school internet bills
The Federal Communications Commission is reviewing the E-Rate program, which subsidizes internet access for schools and libraries. Educators warn that eliminating or reducing funding could force districts to cut services and staff to cover monthly connectivity costs.
‘Children were calling for their mummies’: UK pupils struggle in 40C-plus classrooms
UK schools struggle as temperatures exceed 40C during recent heatwaves, with pupils and staff experiencing heatstroke, nausea, and headaches while learning becomes nearly impossible.
Pilot scheme in England to convert empty classrooms into community hubs
England is launching a pilot program to convert empty classrooms into community facilities like youth clubs and health centers, allocating £2.1m to six local authorities as pupil numbers decline.
Florence Welch’s mother says cuts to arts and humanities ‘absolutely tragic’
A leading British university vice-chancellor has criticized sweeping cuts to arts and humanities, arguing that creative education fosters long-term professional success.
‘Without this it’s all just tourists’: the fight to save Soho’s last primary school
Soho Parish C of E primary, the last remaining primary school in an area that once had 16 schools, faces potential closure due to declining enrollment following the pandemic.
How the Trump administration’s new rules could affect international students
New Department of Homeland Security visa restrictions impose strict time limits on international students, capping most stays at four years and restricting major changes during their first year.
Education researchers warn political review of federal grants could reshape what gets studied
Education researchers warn that a proposed federal grant overhaul requiring political appointee review could restrict important studies and narrow research questions pursued by scientists.
Chronic Absenteeism Is Linked to Slower Academic Recovery in Math, Reading
A study linking chronic absenteeism to slower academic recovery finds districts with high absence rates lag further behind in math and reading scores, particularly in high-poverty areas.
Facing political attack and falling enrollment, colleges take the fight to … each other
Facing declining enrollment and political pressure, colleges and universities are increasingly competing with each other for students through aggressive recruiting, dual-enrollment programs, and efforts to block rivals’ expansion plans.