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Young Indians More Likely to Be Jobless If They’re Educated: In India, higher educated young people are more likely to be unemployed than those without any ...
bloomberg.com/news/articles/2024-03-29/young-indians-more-likely-to-be-jobless-if-they-re-educated
Dogs can associate words with objects, study finds: Dogs are able to understand that some words refer to objects in a way that is similar to humans ...
reuters.com/science/dogs-can-associate-words-with-objects-study-finds-2024-03-29/
Harvard University removes human skin binding from book: The book, from the mid-1880s, was reportedly bound with the skin from the body of a female patient.
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Quick Glance: Harvard University Removes Human Skin Binding from Infamous Library Book
- Harvard University has removed the human skin binding from the infamous book 'Des Destinées de l’Ame,' housed in the Houghton Library of the university.
- The 19th-century text by Arsène Houssaye was bound using stolen skin from a deceased female medical patient.
- The university is working to research the patient's origins and collaborating with authorities to determine a respectful disposition of these human remains.
- Harvard apologized for past failures and emphasized the removal of the skin binding as part of recommendations from the Report of the Harvard University Steering Committee on Human Remains in University Museum Collections.
Tuskegee University gets $6.7 million for new flight school: Tuskegee University will introduce a new flight school in the fall, allowing students to train on ...
al.com/news/2024/03/tuskegee-university-gets-67-million-for-new-flight-school.html
French politicians show support for school head who stepped down in hijab row: The French prosecutor's office has dismissed a complaint made against a high ...
lemonde.fr/en/france/article/2024/03/27/french-politicians-make-show-of-support-for-school-head-who-stepped-down-in-hijab-row_6660373_7.html
Quick Glance: Resignation Following Headscarf Incident: Politicians Condemn 'Islamist' Attack on Education
- After an incident involving a student where a headmaster faced death threats, he resigned from his position at a high school and college in eastern Paris.
- Secularism and religion are contentious topics in France, leading to deep tensions in the country.
- Politicians from various political spectrums expressed shock over the resignation, labeling the incident as a collective failure.
- A 26-year-old man has been arrested for making death threats against the principal on the internet and is set to stand trial in April.
Tennessee politicians strip historically Black university of its board: Tennessee’s governor has named a whole new board of trustees to the state’s only publicly ...
apnews.com/article/tennessee-republican-tsu-university-f43a6f2f769c4a6a464c43c4ae0a22dc
Amid teacher shortage, Valencia College to offer elementary education bachelor’s degree
orlandosentinel.com/2024/03/28/valencia-bachelors-teacher-shortage/
Quick Glance: Valencia College to Offer Elementary Education Bachelor's Amid Teacher Shortage
- Schools in Orange and Osceola counties have struggled to find teachers, resorting to hiring foreign teachers to fill vacancies.
- Valencia College is launching a new bachelor's degree program in elementary education to address the shortage of teachers in the two counties.
- The program includes an apprenticeship allowing students to work as teacher's aides while pursuing upper-level classes, aiming to graduate 180 new teachers by 2028.
- The initiative is set to alleviate the pressure on districts to find teachers and provide an affordable alternative for students seeking a teaching career.
What to Wear to a Graduation: Here’s some advice on how to dress appropriately as a guest at a high school or college commencement.
usnews.com/education/articles/what-to-wear-to-a-graduation
Exclusive: New study says teachers disagree on the impact of AI in the classroom: Some educators are fearful of tools like ChatGPT while others embrace them.
axios.com/2024/03/27/teachers-chatgpt-generative-ai-careers
Low-paid PhD students: ‘I work three part-time jobs to make ends meet living in Dublin’
irishtimes.com/ireland/education/2024/03/26/low-paid-phd-students-i-work-three-part-time-jobs-to-make-ends-meet-living-in-dublin/
CCSD board names new elementary school after Johns Island: Charleston County School Board names school after island, naming rooms inside it after historical ...
postandcourier.com/education-lab/ccsd-johns-island-elementary-esau-jenkins-janie-jenkins/article_795214ba-eb7a-11ee-a6d2-f7653230775b.html
Actress Jennifer Coolidge to give Washington U. commencement speech: The Emmy-winning character actress first gained wide notice in "American Pie."
stltoday.com/life-entertainment/local/movies-tv/actress-jennifer-coolidge-to-give-washington-u-commencement-speech/article_53a46708-ed24-11ee-bd60-af4c75234432.html
150 kids benefit from BASE clinic: Cycle One of the Badree’s Academy of Sport Education (BASE) programme came to a close last Saturday at the UTT San Fernando ...
trinidadexpress.com/sports/local/150-kids-benefit-from-base-clinic/article_c02f3884-ebe0-11ee-898f-fb90e8b7cf8d.html
Ngee Ann Poly to get students ready for green careers with new initiative: From April, all first-year students have to take a core module in sustainability ...
straitstimes.com/singapore/ngee-ann-poly-students-get-ready-for-green-careers-in-a-new-initiative
Researchers find first experimental evidence for a graviton-like particle in a quantum material
phys.org/news/2024-03-experimental-evidence-graviton-particle-quantum.html
‘I want to be everything’: Nigeria’s herder community heads to school – a first in generations
scroll.in/article/1065464/i-want-to-be-everything-nigerias-herder-community-heads-to-school-a-first-in-generations
Harvard applications dip — but don’t plunge — following historic turmoil: Undergraduate applications to Harvard University dipped to four-year lows for the class ...
cnn.com/2024/03/28/business/harvard-applications-ivy-day/
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Where is Gonzaga? What to know about Bulldogs' home state, location and more: Gonzaga has been anything but a mystery in March Madness in recent years ...
usatoday.com/story/sports/ncaab/2024/03/28/where-is-gonzaga-university-location-school/73112113007/
Violence in schools rises to new high as assaults up by 61 per cent: New data released exclusively to The Age by the Crime Statistics Agency validates widespread ...
theage.com.au/national/victoria/violence-in-schools-rises-to-new-high-as-assaults-up-by-61-per-cent-20240327-p5ffms.html
State disburses Sh30 billion for secondary, university funding: The government has released Sh30.5 billion for secondary school capitation and university ...
standardmedia.co.ke/education/article/2001492239/state-disburses-sh30-billion-for-secondary-university-funding
Racist abuse prompts Utah to change hotels in women’s NCAA tourney: The University of Utah women’s basketball team was forced to move hotels after the team ...
thehill.com/homenews/4557116-ncaa-womens-tournament-utah-racist-abuse/
Quick Glance: Utah Coach Reveals Team Faced Racial Hate at NCAA Tournament Hotel
- Following Utah's loss to Gonzaga in the NCAA Tournament, Coach Lynne Roberts disclosed incidents of 'racial hate crimes' targeting the team, prompting a hotel relocation for safety.
- The events unfolded upon the team's arrival in Spokane, Washington, causing distress and safety concerns, leading to a change in accommodations.
- The incident involved racial slurs from a vehicle displaying a Confederate flag and escalated after leaving a restaurant, resulting in the team being moved for safety measures.
- The NCAA denounced the incident and commended Utah, Gonzaga, and law enforcement for swift action. Idaho's governor also condemned racism and assured intolerance for it in the state.
Biden narrowly leads Trump, trails when third-party candidates factored in: Poll: President Biden is narrowly ahead of former President Trump in a new national ...
thehill.com/homenews/campaign/4559990-biden-leads-trump-before-third-party-candidates-considered-survey/
Women and Credit: A Look at the History: Women have come a long way financially, but there's still room for improvement.
money.usnews.com/credit-cards/articles/women-and-credit-a-look-at-the-history
Quick Glance: The 20 most momentous events in women's golf history, ranked
- Annika Sorenstam competes at Colonial (2003): Sorenstam's PGA Tour participation showcased the strength of women's golf
- Se Ri Pak wins U.S. Women's Open, inspires generation of Korean golfers (1998): Pak's victory changed the golf landscape in Korea significantly
- The Solheim Cup makes its debut (1990): A tournament that brought passion and excitement to women's golf
- The inaugural 'Dinah' is held at Mission Hills (1972): The tournament marked a turning point for the commercial success of the LPGA Tour
University of Suffolk to run esports undergraduate degree course: The University of Suffolk will accept its first competitive video gaming students in 2025.
bbc.com/news/uk-england-suffolk-68674140
Riley Strain's family ordered second autopsy after college student was found without pants, boots and wallet
nypost.com/2024/03/28/us-news/riley-strains-family-has-second-autopsy-conducted-on-university-of-missouri-student/
Alarm as public schools fail to acquire science kits: More than 20,000 do not have the kits for practical learning in science learning areas.
nation.africa/kenya/news/alarm-as-public-schools-fail-to-acquire-science-kits-4569890
How back-to-basics literacy and numeracy teaching transformed a struggling public school
abc.net.au/news/2024-03-26/disadvantaged-public-primary-school-naplan-reading-writing-wins/103576686
U-M to buy former Kmart HQ site in Troy for future medical center: The university's health system, Michigan Medicine, intends to build a "multispecialty ...
freep.com/story/money/business/2024/03/28/university-michigan-former-kmart-hq-troy/73129845007/
YOURSAY | Students should master the basics before AI: 'Just do the simple reading, memorising, and counting, and teach it better.'
malaysiakini.com/news/700807
Is our tipping culture out of control?: What used to be reserved for sit-down restaurants has now become commonplace in the drive-thru, at the car wash ...
newschannel5.com/news/is-our-tipping-culture-out-of-control
New Indiana law requires professors to promote 'intellectual diversity' to keep tenure
npr.org/2024/03/22/1239534856/new-indiana-law-requires-professors-to-promote-intellectual-diversity-to-keep-te
Moi University suspends academic trips following accident: Moi University has temporarily suspended all academic trips, following an accident involving the ...
standardmedia.co.ke/rift-valley/article/2001492228/moi-university-suspends-academic-trips-following-accident
This Tennessee Community With a ‘Rural Feel’ Is One of the South’s Most Expensive Places to Live
wsj.com/real-estate/luxury-homes/college-grove-tennessee-zip-code-e40404b7
Colleges compete for Birmingham-Southern transfer students: Several schools reached out to Birmingham-Southern students after the school announced it will close ...
al.com/news/birmingham/2024/03/colleges-compete-for-birmingham-southern-transfer-students-ua-system-offers-expedited-process.html
University of Texas at Austin students say cultural programs are struggling to stay afloat in wake of anti-DEI law
cnn.com/2024/03/28/us/university-of-texas-austin-anti-dei-law/
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UNESCO did not give Yunus 'Tree of Peace' award: education minister: Education Minister Mohibul Hassan Chowdhoury today said that UNESCO did not give Nobel ...
thedailystar.net/news/bangladesh/news/unesco-did-not-give-yunus-tree-peace-award-education-minister-3576136
Selena Gomez goes makeup-free in stunning 'real' photo. We can learn a lot from her
usatoday.com/story/life/health-wellness/2024/03/25/selena-gomez-ditches-makeup-photo-why-matters/73093705007/
Warnings against normalising conflict as Yemen marks decade of war: NGOs warn that hunger, disease and lack of education stalk Yemen as war persists.
aljazeera.com/news/2024/3/25/report-millions-of-children-out-of-school-in-yemen
'Queen of CBeebies' Kay Benbow dies aged 63 as heartfelt tributes pour in : Former colleagues of the CBeebies controller have paid tribute to the "legendary ...
dailyrecord.co.uk/news/uk-world-news/queen-cbeebies-kay-benbow-dies-32444734
St David’s Primary: ‘Our face is not going to be erased’: An East End school with deep-rooted links to the history and culture of its area has declared itself in ...
royalgazette.com/education/news/article/20240327/st-davids-primary-our-face-is-not-going-to-be-erased/
How can a ₹3 Lakh loan help you fulfil your dreams?: With an unsecured personal loan, you can finance all your plans at affordable interest rates and flexible ...
financialexpress.com/sponsored/how-can-a-3-lakh-loan-help-you-fulfil-your-dreams/3437294/
Worry as 2,000 Kiswahili teachers remain jobless: Kiswahili, mainly spoken in the East African region, has earned its place of pride as one of the world’s top 10 ...
monitor.co.ug/uganda/news/national/worry-as-2-000-kiswahili-teachers-remain-jobless-4569206
Alleged trafficking targeting students raises alarm - Society - The Jakarta Post
thejakartapost.com/indonesia/2024/03/25/alleged-trafficking-targeting-students-raises-alarm.html
‘He was always voraciously watching’: Scorsese’s secret life as an obsessive VHS archivist
theguardian.com/film/2024/mar/25/martin-scorsese-vhs-video-collection-archive
Quick Glance: Scorsese’s Secret Life as an Obsessive VHS Archivist
- In an old stone fortress in the Italian rural style, the main library of the University of Colorado Boulder, Martin Scorsese has made his VHS collection archive public.
- The collection comprises over 4,400 titles of films and TV programs recorded from broadcast television by Scorsese, used as reference material in his filmmaking process.
- Scorsese's lifelong passion for visual media began in his childhood in front of a television, becoming the foundation of his cinematic work, with the VHS collection serving as a physical manifestation of his voracious appetite for knowledge.
- The University of Colorado Boulder has acquired the collection and plans to make it accessible for research purposes, with the challenge of digitally archiving the aging VHS tapes at the forefront.
University of Sunderland to close glass and ceramics course in further blow to city's glassmaking heritage
sunderlandecho.com/news/people/university-to-close-its-glass-and-ceramics-course-in-further-blow-to-citys-heritage-4570826
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Hundreds of New York University alumni refuse to donate to university over Palestine policy
middleeasteye.net/news/hundreds-nyu-alumni-refuse-donate-university-over-palestine-policy
‘Extraordinary’ archive of ancient brains could help shed light on mental illness
cnn.com/2024/03/25/health/ancient-brain-archive-scn/
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Nobel Prize laureate Daniel Kahneman passes away at 90 – Know THESE 10 things about him
financialexpress.com/life/science-nobel-prize-laureate-daniel-kahneman-passes-away-at-90-know-these-10-things-about-him-3438906/
Quick Glance: Daniel Kahneman, Pioneer of Behavioral Economics, Dies at 90
- Daniel Kahneman, an Israeli American psychologist and best-selling author, passed away at the age of 90. His award-winning research revolutionized economics and various fields by showcasing how people often abandon logical thinking and jump to hasty conclusions.
- Dr. Kahneman's research debunked the concept of 'homo economicus' and revealed that individuals frequently resort to intellectual shortcuts that lead to misguided decisions.
- He coined the term 'thinking, fast and slow' and illustrated how people are often overly confident, placing excessive faith in their intuitions.
- Kahneman and his colleague Tversky pioneered behavioral economics, applying psychological insights to economic decision-making and influencing behavior in diverse sectors.
Investments needed in health, education, nutrition, so that average Indians benefit from India’s growth story. @iyerkavi interviews lead author @Nitin_K_Bharti about new ... Show more
‘The Size Of [India’s] Pie Has Increased, But Only A Small Segment Has Benefited From Growth’
article-14.com/post/-the-size-of-india-s-pie-has-increased-but-only-a-small-segment-has-benefited-from-growth--66063f25125bf
Emergency motion launched to halt 'mothballing' of community school: Councillors are being urged to back a motion that will put plans to mothball Dalry on hold ...
heraldscotland.com/news/24196402.emergency-motion-launched-halt-mothballing-community-school/
Quick Glance: Transformation of Hull Primary School to 'Outstanding'
- A primary school in west Hull is celebrating its latest 'outstanding' rating from regulator Ofsted, recognizing the teamwork that has gone into transforming its status.
- A little over two years ago, Collingwood Primary School found itself in the 'requires improvement' doldrums but has since reversed its fortunes, with all areas rated 'outstanding' except for early years provision, which was 'good'.
- Inspectors noted the 'exceptional' education the children receive, the 'caring and nurturing' relationships between staff and pupils, and the 'wide range of enrichment activities' that underpin the curriculum and help build confidence.
- Staff work closely with parents and carers to remove all barriers to learning and build relationships within the community, resulting in highly achieving students with special educational needs and/or disabilities.
DU admission test results published: Results of Dhaka University admission tests for all units for the academic year 2023-2024 were published yesterday.
thedailystar.net/news/bangladesh/news/du-admission-tests-results-published-3577281
Is vaping better than smoking? Study links e-cigarettes to cancer, changes to DNA of smokers
wionews.com/science/is-vaping-better-than-smoking-study-links-e-cigarettes-to-cancer-changes-to-dna-as-smokers-702333
China offers Sh13 billion to equip 70 TVETs in Kenya, Ruto says: He says Italian government is also seeking to help equip 40 more TVETs.
nation.africa/kenya/business/china-offers-sh13-billion-to-equip-70-tvets-in-kenya-ruto-says-4569606
U-M considers policy banning 'disruptive activity' days after Israel protest: University of Michigan officials are considering a policy that would sanction ...
freep.com/story/news/education/2024/03/28/university-michigan-policy-sanctioning-students-disruptive-activity/73132737007/
Idaho volleyball coach Chris Gonzalez placed on leave: The University informed Gonzalez Wednesday morning and let players know in the afternoon ...
ocregister.com/2024/03/27/idaho-volleyball-coach-chris-gonzalez-placed-on-leave/
Woman dies after crash in Louisville's Fern Creek neighborhood. What we know: The passengers of the vehicle that struck the victim were taken to the University ...
courier-journal.com/story/news/traffic/2024/03/28/woman-dies-after-crash-on-bardstown-road-in-fern-creek/73128039007/
Four Canadian school boards sue TikTok, Meta and Snapchat: They are seeking a combined $4.5 billion in damages.
axios.com/2024/03/28/canada-school-sue-tiktok-meta-snapchat
Quick Glance: Ontario School Boards Sue Social Media Giants
- Four of Ontario’s largest school boards are suing the parent companies of Facebook, Instagram, Snapchat, and TikTok, alleging disruptions to student learning and contributions to a mental health crisis.
- The lawsuits claim that the social media platforms are negligently designed for compulsive use and have rewired children's thinking, behavior, and learning, causing strains on school boards' resources.
- The boards seek damages exceeding $4 billion for the impact on student programming and services. They accuse the platforms of facilitating child abuse, amplifying harmful content, and refusing to remove threats.
- Schools have invested resources in addressing cyberbullying, misinformation, and risky behavior encouraged by social media, as well as monitoring and responding to threats, conflicts, and decreased instructional time.
Scientists in breakthrough that could uncover hidden planets: They say it could also improve understanding of how the universe naturally expands.
independent.co.uk/space/scientists-heriotwatt-university-cambridge-university-edinburgh-cambridge-b2520420.html
Will act against those intimidating others: Ashoka varsity warns protesting students
indianexpress.com/article/cities/delhi/will-act-against-those-intimidating-others-ashoka-varsity-warns-protesting-students-9239022/
UC Berkeley parents hired private security to patrol near campus: After a parents group calling itself "SafeBears" paid for private security near ...
nytimes.com/2024/03/28/us/uc-berkeley-private-security.html
Winchester voices celebrate anniversary for Gift of Sight: Bach Winchester Voices (BWV) will perform the haunting and dramatic musical depiction of the Passion ...
hampshirechronicle.co.uk/news/24211934.winchester-voices-celebrate-anniversary-gift-sight/
MND test developed by Aberdeen University hailed 'game-changer': Scientists at the University of Aberdeen have built a tool, known as TDP-43 aptamer ...
heraldscotland.com/news/24217051.mnd-test-developed-aberdeen-university-hailed-game-changer/
Oyo to punish teachers over illegal fees collection
punchng.com/oyo-to-punish-teachers-over-illegal-fees-collection/
Goa SSC Board Exams 2024: GBSHSE Class 10th Exams to Start From April 1: Goa Board of Secondary and Higher Secondary Education (GBSHSE) secretary Vidyadatta Naik ...
india.com/education/goa-ssc-board-exams-2024-gbshse-class-10th-exams-to-start-from-april-1-6821435/
JNU results show NSUI continues to shrink, leaders say students flocked behind Left to keep out ABVP
indianexpress.com/article/political-pulse/jnu-election-results-nsui-abvo-left-9239912/
No Right to Choose Specific School For Education: Delhi High Court Clarifies Scope Of Article 21A
india.com/news/india/no-right-to-choose-specific-school-for-education-delhi-high-court-clarifies-scope-of-article-21a-6821368/
Brought to animal rescue: British woman mistakes hat for hedgehog: The cat food was ignored, which is why the British woman took the hedgehog cub to the animal ...
diepresse.com/18320005/zur-tierrettung-gebracht-britin-verwechselt-muetze-mit-igel
Japan Virtual Campus — Learning without borders: University courses with names such as Challenges and Prospects of Cross-Cultural Communication in Japan; How to ...
japantimes.co.jp/2024/03/28/special-supplements/japan-virtual-campus-learning-without-borders-jv-campus/
Nobel laureate (2002 prize) psychologist and economist Daniel Kahneman died late on March 27. He was 90.
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'Incapacitated' University of Limerick president won't appear before PAC
irishexaminer.com/news/munster/arid-41362906.html
Delhi Private Unaided Schools Can't Hike Fees Without Permission: Directorate of Education
india.com/education/delhi-private-unaided-schools-cant-hike-fees-without-permission-directorate-of-education-6821090/
Devon council tax fraudsters busted: Hundreds of households were making a false claim
devonlive.com/news/devon-news/devon-council-tax-fraudsters-busted-9193156
We must protect schools, their staff and students: The principal of a Parisian high school stepped down after receiving death threats. This is worrying ...
lemonde.fr/en/opinion/article/2024/03/28/we-must-protect-schools-their-staff-and-users_6662820_23.html
Is ChatGPT harmful or helpful for students?: Since it went online in November 2022, ChatGPT has been a hit with students, many of whom use it to write their ...
thestar.com.my/tech/tech-news/2024/03/29/is-chatgpt-harmful-or-helpful-for-students
Minister To Investigate UB Salary Delay : Says someone must have slept on the job somewhere along the process Will follow the trail between DTEF ...
thegazette.news/news/minister-to-investigate-ub-salary-delay/
UNIJOS students protest water scarcity, blackout: Students at the University of Jos, Plateau State, on Thursday, locked the institution’s gates protesting water ...
punchng.com/unijos-students-protest-water-scarcity-blackout/
CityLab Daily: Canada Struggles to Maintain Housing, Health Programs: Also today: The mayor fighting poverty in an expensive NYC suburb, and a pitch for ...
bloomberg.com/news/newsletters/2024-03-28/citylab-daily-canada-struggles-to-maintain-housing-health-programs
High School Seniors Asking for Student Aid Drops: According to the National College Attainment Network, only 32 percent of the 2024 high school graduating class ...
newsweek.com/high-school-seniors-asking-student-aid-drops-1884778
Herbert Kroemer, Nobel winner who developed laser tech, dies at 95: The German-born physicist developed a new kind of semiconductor that became crucial to the ...
washingtonpost.com/obituaries/2024/03/28/herbert-kroemer-dead/
Head of Apollo crowned with laurels unearthed: A head dated to the 2nd or early 3rd century AD belonging to a beardless man crowned with a wreath of laurels ...
ekathimerini.com/culture/1234981/head-of-apollo-crowned-with-laurels-unearthed/
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