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Lara Jirmanus, Aaron Shakow, and Sandra Susan Smith -- Harvard idealizes pluralism. It needs restorative justice instead.

This is a crisis as serious as any in Harvard’s 400-year history. The university is failing in its duty to make academic freedom real for all.

Boston Globe - Top Stories - 2 days ago

Ex-Harvard prez on leave from teaching — after vowing to stay in classroom in wake of Epstein emails

Disgraced Former Harvard President Larry Summers told his economics class he was "stepping back from public activities" Tuesday, while vowing to continue to regale students with his ”important”...

New York Post - US News - 3 hours ago

Menorah, tree-lighting welcome holiday season at Elizabethtown College [photos]

A festive atmosphere filled the air Wednesday evening at Elizabethtown College's menorah and tree lighting ceremony at Zug Hall, 1 Alpha Drive, Elizabethtown. The event to kick off the holiday

Lancaster Online - Top Stories - 4 hours ago

Larry Summers to immediately leave Harvard teaching role as university investigates his Epstein links

Summers has also resigned from Santander Bank’s international advisory board

Independent UK - Top Stories - 4 hours ago

Former U.S. treasury secretary Larry Summers takes leave from Harvard over Epstein emails

Former U.S. Treasury Secretary Larry Summers abruptly went on leave Wednesday from teaching at Harvard University, where he once served as president, over recently released emails showing he maintained a friendly relationship with Jeffrey Epstein, his spokesperson said.

CBC News - World - 5 hours ago

Larry Summers leaving Harvard job amid increased backlash over Epstein ties

Larry Summers leaves Harvard teaching role and center directorship as university launches investigation into his communications with convicted sex offender Jeffrey E. Epstein.

Fox News - US News - 5 hours ago

Primary school bans students from singing hit KPop Demon Hunters tunes

It’s a film about the power of friendship and self-acceptance that has broken viewing records across the globe. But one principal says it makes the community feel “deeply uncomfortable”.

Sydney Morning Herald - Top Stories - 5 hours ago

Ex-Harvard president Larry Summers stops teaching as university investigates Epstein emails

The former US treasury secretary has faced a backlash over frequent messages to Epstein.

BBC News - Top Stories - 5 hours ago

Professor In Epstein Files Apologizes To Harvard Students Before Teaching Class

Larry Summers began a recent class by addressing the Epstein-sized elephant in the room.

Huffington Post - Politics - 5 hours ago

Larry Summers takes leave from teaching at Harvard after release of Epstein emails

Former U.S. Treasurer Larry Summers abruptly went on leave Wednesday from teaching at Harvard University, where he once served as president, over recently released emails showing he maintained a friendly

Lancaster Online - US News - 6 hours ago

Details on Epstein's ties with Larry Summers -- Harvard University is launching an inquiry into faculty connections with Jeffrey Epstein and it will include an investigation into former President Larry Summers after the release of emails between him and Epstein. Boston Globe reporter Deirdre Fernandes joins CBS News to discuss.

Harvard University is launching an inquiry into faculty connections with Jeffrey Epstein and it will include an investigation into former President Larry Summers after the release of emails between him and Epstein. Boston Globe reporter Deirdre Fernandes joins CBS News to discuss.

CBS News - Top Stories - 6 hours ago

Larry Summers tells Harvard students he wants to continue teaching

Late Tuesday, Harvard announced it was opening a new investigation into all ties between university affiliates and Epstein.

Boston Globe - Business - 10 hours ago

Who Is Larry Summers? Inside the Epstein email scandal engulfing the Harvard professor

In what illustrates a stunning fall from grace, viral video filmed by a student shows Ex-Treasury Secretary and Harvard professor Larry Summers opening a class this week by addressing the trove of...

New York Post - Top Stories - 10 hours ago

Children Banned from Singing KPop Demon Hunters Songs at Christian School

Students of the Lilliput Church of England Infant School in Poole, Dorset, have been banned from singing KPop Demon Hunters songs.

Consequence of Sound - Entertainment - 10 hours ago

Evergreen school board approves contract with Administrators Association including cost of living increases

Evergreen Public Schools’ board voted unanimously Tuesday to approve a new contract with the union that represents the district’s principals and other administrators.

The Columbian - Business - 11 hours ago

AI Enters the Classroom at the Marine War College -- The Marine War College is testing AI tools to improve planning, wargaming, and decision-making as leaders prepare for future...

The Marine War College is testing AI tools to improve planning, wargaming, and decision-making as leaders prepare for future human-machine operations.

Military.com - Opinion - 14 hours ago

Milford School District obtains weapons detectors

The Milford School District has purchased two portable CEIA USA OPENGATE weapons detection systems, to be used soon at select facilities and events.

Bay to Bay News - Top Stories - 15 hours ago

Cynthia Erivo surprises students at her old school -- The Wicked star surprised a choir at her old school and joined them to sing one of the film's songs, 'For Good'.

The Wicked star surprised a choir at her old school and joined them to sing one of the film's songs, 'For Good'.

BBC News - Entertainment - 15 hours ago

Cynthia Erivo cries as she surprises students at her London school

Erivo wiped away tears after she heard students singing For Good

Evening Standard - Entertainment - 15 hours ago

Harvard opens new probe into ex-president Larry Summers after release of Epstein emails

Harvard University is reinvestigating connections between its former president Larry Summers and Jeffrey Epstein, a university spokesperson said Wednesday.

The Columbian - Business - 16 hours ago

The Sciences -- Epstein Files Spark Harvard Investigation into Larry Summers

E-mails between Larry Summers and the now deceased financier and sex offender Jeffrey Epstein from 2018 and 2019 have raised questions about a relationship Summers pursued with a student

Scientific American - Science - 16 hours ago

Take a hike: Maine school trades detention for fresh air and exercise

A Maine high school replaces traditional detention with a hiking program, offering students outdoor walks instead of classroom punishment with surprising results.

Fox News - Health - 19 hours ago

Calls for Inquiry Into Chinese Asbestos Sand Imports After School Shutdowns

SA’s education minister estimates the cost for the asbestos cleanup to be $11,000 per school.

Epoch Times - Top Stories - 21 hours ago

High school tennis star Braun Levi died in brutal collision. Parents sue alleged drunk driver

The woman who allegedly struck Braun Levi had a blood alcohol level of nearly twice the legal limit and was driving on a suspended license, according to court records.

Los Angeles Times - Top Stories - 1 day ago

Empowering nurses through education: Why a nursing educator returned to school

Enrolling in a Master of Arts in Professional Education (Training & Development) at NIE NTU helped Ms Chew Yung Hwui design more engaging evidence-based training for the next generation of nurses.

Channel NewsAsia - Top Stories - 1 day ago

Elon Musk is set to earn more than all elementary school teachers

Tesla shareholders approved a $1 trillion pay package for the world’s richest person

Independent UK - US News - 1 day ago

Education Department to Shift More Work to Other Agencies Amid Dismantling

Secretary Linda McMahon said she’s still focused on the ‘final mission’ of eventually eliminating her department.

Epoch Times - US News - 1 day ago

This College News Is Totally Changing the Game for High School Students -- Jon Marcus

These perks would have been unheard of a few years ago.

Slate - Top Stories - 1 day ago

25 girls abducted from high school in Nigeria

Gunmen attacked a high school in northwestern Nigeria before dawn on Monday, taking 25 schoolgirls and killing at least one staffer, authorities said of the latest abduction of students in the region.

CBC News - World - 1 day ago

University of Kentucky professor sues after being barred from law school after calling for an 'end' to Israel

A University of Kentucky professor who was reassigned after calling for military action against Israel filed a federal lawsuit alleging viewpoint discrimination and constitutional violations.

Fox News - Top Stories - 1 day ago

Gunmen Abduct Dozens Of Girls From High School In Nigeria

At least one staffer at the school was also killed, authorities said.

Huffington Post - World - 2 days ago

Jaxson Davis resists lure of prep school and keeps Warren's state-championship dreams alive

Davis, a 6-1 point guard, finally received some long-overdue national recognition this summer. He’s now a consensus top-100 player in the country and is picking up scholarship offers from all the best college programs.

Chicago Sun-Times - Top Stories - 2 days ago

Dear Abby: Teacher experiencing big changes in class and at home

50something wonders if woman's interest in just being friends is related to age gap

Chicago Sun-Times - Entertainment - 3 days ago

Weeks: Medical school news is encouraging for Delaware

Congratulations, Gov. Matt Meyer, on taking the recommendation published in the March 2024 medical school feasibility study, commissioned by the Sussex Economic Development Action Committee, to establish a medical school by partnering with an existing one and creating a branch campus in Delaware.

Bay to Bay News - Opinion - 6 days ago

Learning afloat: How Bangladesh's children go to school by boat

In flood-prone Bangladesh, floating schools are bringing education to children cut off by rising waters.

Aljazeera - Environment - 7 days ago

Health Ministry enhances early detection efforts for vision problems among school students​​

Doha, Qatar: ​The Ministry of Public Health (MoPH) has recently organised a series of training workshops for healthcare staff in both government and p...

Peninsula Qatar - Health - 7 days ago

Teacher, soccer coach faces sexual assault charges involving student at Aurora school

Jessica Bergmann, 34, of the 600 block of South Pierce Avenue in Wheaton, is charged with criminal sexual assault and aggravated criminal sexual abuse, officials said.

Chicago Sun-Times - Top Stories - 9 days ago

Over 31,000 students from 152 schools benefit from PHCC's school oral health programme

Doha: Primary Health Care Corporation (PHCC) s Asnani School Oral Health Program in Qatar stands as a national model for preventive and educational...

Peninsula Qatar - Health - 10 days ago

School leader from New York City is finalist for CPS top job after Denver chief says he'll stay there

The candidates, whose names were shared by sources close to the search, were scheduled to be interviewed next week.

Chicago Sun-Times - Top Stories - 12 days ago

California's School Lunch Shake-Up: What's Really Banned? | Bernadette Del Chiaro

A new law confronts the rise of industrial additives.

Epoch Times - US News - 13 days ago

Kids behave better at school with free fruit and veg, study finds

Teachers and children reported improved energy and learning after increasing the fruit and vegetables in their diet

Evening Standard - Health - 14 days ago

One in 10 children in first year of primary school in England is obese

Overall, 1.1m children were measured at state-maintained schools as part of data collection.

Evening Standard - Health - 15 days ago

A retired teacher found some seahorses off Long Beach. Then he built a secret world for them

Rog Hanson isn’t a scientist, but he’s likely spent more time with Pacific seahorses than anyone else. He built them a secret underwater city.

Los Angeles Times - Top Stories - 27 days ago

Students learn skills of restoring vintage cars in one-of-a-kind program at Kansas college

Students interested in restoring classic cars can pursue a unique bachelor's degree in automotive restoration at McPherson College in Kansas.

Fox News - Business - 29 days ago

Return Gronwoldt to Evergreen school board

Given her experience, professional background and broad understanding of the challenges facing public education, Ginny Gronwoldt warrants a third term on the board of Evergreen Public Schools. The Col

The Columbian - Opinion - 1 month ago

Transgender 'trend' sharply declining on American college campuses, new analysis finds

A professor's analysis of 68,000 college students shows the transgender identification trend losing momentum, with experts citing improved mental health as factor.

Fox News - Health - 1 month ago

Digital education in Chiapas: A lever for a better future for young girls

The future of these girls depends on creating a space where women can fulfill their dreams, share their knowledge, and shape the future of Mexico.

Global Voices - Technology - 1 month ago

Trump administration's war on public schools comes to Detroit with unpublicized education chief visit

Linda McMahon, an outspoken supporter of charter schools and civil rights rollbacks, is visiting Renaissance High School

Detroit Metro Times - Top Stories - 2 months ago

Lawsuit accuses Jewish school in Oakland County of using public funds to force educator to teach religion

The Hillel Day School allegedly fired a public school teacher after she raised questions about separation of church and state

Detroit Metro Times - US News - 2 months ago

Investing in Public Education Will Strengthen the U.S.

The U.S. is a global powerhouse. Public education is one of the main reasons why

Scientific American - Opinion - 3 months ago

Harvard physicist says massive interstellar object could be alien probe on 'reconnaissance mission'

Massive interstellar object 3I/ATLAS, larger than Manhattan, shows unusual glow pattern and planetary alignment that Harvard physicist calls potentially technological.

Fox News - Science - 3 months ago

Despite Trump's Win, School Vouchers Were Again Rejected by Majorities of Voters

In several Republican-led states, popular sentiment on the voucher issue has been overridden by the efforts of special interest groups and powerful governors who have enacted sweeping voucher programs that often benefit affluent families.

ProPublica - Politics - 4 months ago

Texas Lawmakers Push to Enforce Election Transparency Law After Newsrooms Found School Districts Failed to Comply

ProPublica and The Texas Tribune found nearly three dozen school districts were missing required campaign finance reports online. Now lawmakers are pushing to impose steep penalties on local governments that fail to abide by the law.

ProPublica - Politics - 6 months ago

How Texas Conservatives Use At-Large School Board Elections to Influence What Students Learn

In six Texas districts that used at-large voting systems, ideologically driven conservatives successfully helped elect school board members who have moved aggressively to ban or remove educational materials that teach children about diversity.

ProPublica - Politics - 8 months ago

CBC Kids News - How acting in my school musical made me a braver person - January 10, 2024

Rasleen Buttar tells the story of how she auditioned for her school musical and got the lead, giving her confidence to try new things.

CBC News - Opinion - 10 months ago