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Stanford, UCLA among growing list of colleges facing federal discrimination probe
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Education Department launches new probes of Stanford and 5 other schools over alleged discrimination
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Stanford, UCs investigated by Education Department over discrimination: Stanford and UCLA are among universities being investigated by the U.S ...
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Stanford, UCLA among growing list of colleges facing federal discrimination probe
cnn.com/2023/12/13/business/federal-discrimination-probe-stanford-ucla-others/
Education Department launches new probes of Stanford and 5 other schools over alleged discrimination
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Stanford, UCs investigated by Education Department over discrimination: Stanford and UCLA are among universities being investigated by the U.S ...
sfchronicle.com/bayarea/article/stanford-ucs-investigated-education-department-18552627.php
Stanford added to US Civil Rights investigation into antisemitism and Islamophobia on college campuses
mercurynews.com/2023/12/13/stanford-rutgers-added-to-us-civil-rights-investigations/
Education Department launches discrimination investigation into UCLA, Stanford, others
thehill.com/campaign-issues/education/4356763-education-department-discrimination-ucla-stanford-rutgers/
Stanford, Rutgers Added to US Civil Rights Investigations: Stanford University and Rutgers University are among US universities now being investigated by the US ...
bloomberg.com/news/articles/2023-12-12/stanford-rutgers-added-to-us-investigation-over-discrimination
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Some student loan borrowers may need to apply for forgiveness by April 30: Eligible borrowers who consolidate loans on time may see thousand of dollars of ...
axios.com/2024/04/27/student-loan-deadline-april
Scenes of Campus Protests at Columbia, Yale, MIT and NYU in Photos and Video: The arrests of more than 100 protesters at Columbia last week led to more campus ...
nytimes.com/2024/04/22/nyregion/college-campus-protests-photos-yale-columbia.html
Thousands at Columbia sign letter calling for enforcement of school policy: The letter is not affiliated with the university's Antisemitism Task Force.
jpost.com/diaspora/antisemitism/article-798745
AI can apparently predict a person's political stance just by reading their face: That's according to a new study authored by researchers at the Graduate School ...
qz.com/ai-political-party-face-recognition-1851433898
Tara VanDerveer's impact extends far beyond Stanford, Pac-12 - ESPN: Tara VanDerveer built up the Pac-12 into a power and held down an entire coast for ...
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Quick Glance: Tara VanDerveer announces retirement after historic coaching career
- After 38 seasons leading the Stanford women’s team and a total of 45 years, Tara VanDerveer, the coach with the most wins in NCAA history, announced her retirement on Tuesday night.
- In January, the 70-year-old VanDerveer surpassed Mike Krzyzewski in terms of the wins record. She leaves the stage with a total of 1,216 victories across Idaho, Ohio State, and Stanford University.
- Her impact will endure, given her consistent dedication to mentoring fellow coaches, whether through sharing game footage or offering support and insights in the visiting team's locker room.
- VanDerveer’s final day is set for May 8, marking the 39th anniversary of her hiring. She intends to maintain an advisory role for the school and athletic department going forward.
Generative AI meets scams and spam: Deciding what’s real on social media gets trickier
fastcompany.com/91112496/ai-generated-images-social-media-spam-scams
Quick Glance: AI Revolutionizing Call Centers: TCS Insights
- The head of Tata Consultancy Services predicts chatbots will reduce the need for human call center agents significantly, revolutionizing the industry.
- TCS's generative AI projects have doubled in value to $900 million by March, highlighting the increasing demand for tech talent and the need for workforce training.
- Reports suggest that overall IT services growth is affected by global uncertainties like inflation, war, and elections, leading to a decline in spending and slower revenue growth for companies like TCS and Infosys.
- Infosys anticipates a modest 1-3% sales growth in the upcoming financial year due to customers delaying discretionary spending on new tech projects amidst the current economic climate.
Biden Administration Releases Revised Title IX Rules: The new regulations extended legal protections to L.G.B.T.Q. students and rolled back several policies set ...
nytimes.com/2024/04/19/us/politics/biden-title-ix-rules.html
Quick Glance: Biden Administration Expands Title IX Protection for LGBTQ Students, Assault Victims
- The Biden administration released rules that protect the rights of LGBTQ students and change how schools can respond to allegations of sexual assault and misconduct.
- The Education Department updated Title IX, the 1972 law prohibiting sex discrimination in school programs, with the changes set to take effect on August 1.
- The new rules eliminate in-person court-like proceedings for sexual assault allegations, broaden the definition of sexual harassment, and officially expand Title IX interpretation to cover pregnant, gay, and transgender students.
- These changes have sparked mixed reviews and controversy, with supporters praising the increased safety for students while critics argue that the new regulations infringe on due process rights and expressive freedoms.
Louisiana education chief tells schools to ignore new Title IX rules for transgender students
thehill.com/homenews/lgbtq/4613178-louisiana-education-chief-tells-schools-to-ignore-new-title-ix-rules-for-transgender-students/
Federal appeals court overturns West Virginia transgender sports ban: A federal appeals court has overturned a West Virginia transgender sports ban ...
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Quick Glance: Court Overturns West Virginia Ban on Transgender in Sports
- A federal appeals court has overturned a ban on transgender individuals participating in sports in West Virginia, citing a violation of Title IX.
- The court ruled that the law cannot lawfully be applied to a 13-year-old girl who has identified as female since the third grade.
- The decision favored the American Civil Liberties Union, its West Virginia chapter, and the LGBTQ advocacy group Lambda Legal, who filed a lawsuit in 2021.
- West Virginia is just one of 24 states with legislation preventing transgender women and girls from competing in specific women's or girls' sports events.
How to Get a Job in Crypto: Bitcoin Price Spike Draws Young Startup Founders: Bitcoin’s comeback is prompting hopefuls to ditch their studies and start companies ...
bloomberg.com/news/articles/2024-04-17/how-to-get-a-job-in-crypto-bitcoin-price-spike-draws-young-startup-founders
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Source -- Stanford top scorer Kiki Iriafen enters transfer portal - ESPN: Kiki Iriafen, Stanford's leading scorer and second-leading rebounder this season ...
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Quick Glance: Stanford's Top Scorer Kiki Iriafen Enters Transfer Portal
- Stanford junior Kiki Iriafen, one of the top women's basketball players in the country heading into the next season, has reportedly entered the transfer portal.
- Iriafen, a 6-foot-3 forward hailing from Los Angeles, led the Cardinal this season as the top scorer (19.4 PPG) and second-best rebounder (11.0).
- Iriafen showcased exceptional performances throughout the season, including notable games with 26 points and 10 rebounds against NC State and 41 points and 16 rebounds against Iowa State.
- Iriafen's departure leaves Stanford without their key player for the upcoming season, especially with Cameron Brink moving on to the WNBA draft. Stanford is also set for coaching changes with Tara VanDerveer stepping down and Kate Paye expected to assume the role.
How economists could make themselves more useful: There is a gap between the research supplied by academia and what policymakers actually want
ft.com/content/0f458670-417c-4aef-ae05-11a003fa48db
College protesters want their schools to divest from ties to Israel. Here's what that means
nbcnews.com/business/business-news/college-protesters-divest-from-israel-what-it-means-rcna149147
ChatGPT essay cheats are a menace to us all : Students who outsource their thinking to AI tools pose a risk to future employers and more
ft.com/content/cde75f58-20b9-460c-89fb-e64fe06e24b9
The AI race is generating a dual reality: US tech giants may dominate but they won’t have it all their own way
ft.com/content/8af1f467-2953-4cbc-a336-4c92c92e6792
Top Education Department official steps down amid crisis over college financial aid
usatoday.com/story/news/education/2024/04/26/amid-fafsa-crisis-richard-corday-steps-down/73469057007/
Miss Michigan USA 2024, Alma Cooper, is also a soldier and mathematician: Alma Cooper is excelling in arenas that, for centuries, were reserved for men ...
freep.com/story/news/local/michigan/2024/04/25/miss-michigan-solider-math-west-point-cooper-okemos/73436496007/
Retirees choosing teaching as second career, filling classroom shortages: Facing a national teacher shortage, more school districts are turning to professionals ...
pennlive.com/education/2024/04/retirees-choosing-teaching-as-second-career-filling-classroom-shortages.html
Millions of People May Get Student Debt Canceled After Company Moves Loans: Navient said this year it would move its private and commercial loans in the Federal ...
newsweek.com/millions-get-student-debt-cancelled-navient-1891946
Paye ready to try and fill VanDerveer’s shoes — and chair — as Stanford’s women’s basketball head coach
mercurynews.com/2024/04/17/paye-ready-to-try-and-fill-vanderveers-shoes-and-chair-as-stanfords-womens-basketball-head-coach/
IU basketball transfer portal additions continue with Stanford guard Kanaan Carlyle
indystar.com/story/sports/college/indiana/2024/04/20/indiana-basketball-adds-stanford-kanaan-carlyle-transfer-portal-iu-hoosiers-roster-mike-woodson/73378466007/
Biden’s New Title IX Rules Add Campus Protections for LGBTQ+ Students: The new provisions are part of a revised Title IX regulation issued by the Education ...
time.com/6969160/bidens-new-title-ix-rules-protect-lgbtq-students/
Pro-Palestinian protesters set up tents on UC Berkeley campus, vow to stay until the university divests from companies in business with Israel
mercurynews.com/2024/04/22/pro-palestinian-protesters-set-up-tents-on-uc-berkeley-campus-vow-to-stay-until-the-university-divests-from-israel/
S.F.’s Westfield mall as reimagined by Cal, Stanford students: University of California, Berkeley and Stanford students reimagined San Francisco’s old Westfield ...
sfchronicle.com/sf/article/westfield-mall-students-reimagine-19420279.php
AI-Generated Child Sexual Abuse Material May Overwhelm Tip Line: A report by Stanford researchers cautions that the National Center for Missing and Exploited ...
nytimes.com/2024/04/22/technology/ai-csam-cybertipline.html
FAFSA filings are way down, raising fears that some students won’t go to college this fall
cnn.com/2024/04/20/politics/fafsa-application-submissions-college-decline/
Biden announces more than $7B in student debt relief for 277,000 borrowers: President Joe Biden announced his administration is canceling $7.4 billion in student ...
nbcnews.com/politics/white-house/biden-announces-7b-student-debt-relief-277000-borrowers-rcna147536
Quick Glance: Biden administration announces more student loan cancellation
- A new repayment arrangement by the Biden administration allows for the cancellation of student loans for an additional 206,000 borrowers.
- Through the Education Department's SAVE Plan, nearly 8 million Americans have embraced the plan, with 4.5 million not paying due to lower incomes.
AI Report Shows ‘Startlingly Rapid’ Progress—And Ballooning Costs: A new report finds that AI matches or outperforms people at tasks such as competitive math and ...
scientificamerican.com/article/stanford-AI-index-rapid-progress/
Biden promotes new student debt relief plan in Wisconsin: President Joe Biden says student loan relief will empower Americans to pursue their dreams without the ...
apnews.com/article/biden-student-loan-education-forgiveness-069d64e7e6fc4edd967adf6bc5f7e699
Quick Glance: Biden Seeks Student Debt Relief
- The Biden administration unveils plans to erase student debt for millions of Americans to fulfill a 2020 presidential promise.
- The proposed new program aims to provide targeted relief to specific groups of borrowers, including long-term debt holders and those in financial distress.
- Over 25 million borrowers are set to benefit from up to $20,000 in interest cancellation, with automatic relief planned for eligible borrowers.
- In addition to these reliefs, long-term borrowers and those experiencing financial hardships will also receive assistance, with the debt relief process expected to take some time.
The No. 1 way for introverts to gain influence at work, says Stanford expert: It’s the ‘only way’ to stay relevant
cnbc.com/2024/04/18/stanford-communication-expert-how-to-gain-influence-as-an-introvert.html
Bangladeshi scientist Zahid Hasan appointed visiting professor at MIT: Renowned Bangladeshi scientist M. Zahid Hasan has been appointed Visiting Professor of ...
thedailystar.net/tech-startup/news/bangladeshi-scientist-zahid-hasan-appointed-visiting-professor-mit-3595196
Borrowers, don’t miss this important student loan forgiveness deadline: Some people carrying education debt may qualify for credit or forgiveness of their loan ...
washingtonpost.com/business/2024/04/24/april-30-student-loan-forgiveness-consolidation-deadline/
Education Department admits ‘challenging year’ for FAFSA: ‘We’re not at the point we would like to be’
thehill.com/homenews/education/4603120-education-department-fafsa-college-applications/
First lady Jill Biden to kickoff Educators for Biden to mobilize teachers: She'll cast Biden as "the education president" on Friday in Minnesota.
abcnews.go.com/Politics/lady-jill-biden-kickoff-educators-biden-mobilize-teachers/story
Which college has produced most Masters golf winners?: The University of Texas is the only college with three different Masters winners. The University of ...
houstonchronicle.com/texas-sports-nation/general/article/scottie-scheffler-masters-texas-college-most-19403338.php
A lawmaker proposed a bill that would ban DEI in medical schools. Doctors say it could roll back progress toward improving Black maternal health.
cnn.com/2024/04/17/us/dei-medical-schools-black-maternal-health-reaj/
Gov. Ron DeSantis signs education bill limiting book challenges: Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis signed a bill Tuesday that limits the number of books and classroom ...
cnn.com/2024/04/16/politics/desantis-education-book-challenges-reaj/
Pro-Palestinian encampments, protests grow at California universities: Encampments and protests took place at UC Berkeley and Cal Poly Humboldt ...
latimes.com/california/story/2024-04-24/pro-palestinian-protests-berkeley-california-colleges
The college financial-aid scramble: Students are bearing the brunt of the disastrous FAFSA overhaul. That may affect where they go to college—and whether they ...
theatlantic.com/newsletters/archive/2024/04/the-college-financial-aid-scramble/678164/
Win some, lose some: How Gov. Kim Reynolds' ambitious legislative agenda fared in 2024
desmoinesregister.com/story/news/politics/2024/04/25/kim-reynolds-iowa-governor-notches-major-wins-in-2024-legislative-agenda/73438760007/
Legendary Stanford coach Tara VanDerveer explains why time is right to retire: Tara VanDerveer calls her nearly four decades at Stanford “nothing short of ...
mercurynews.com/2024/04/10/legendary-stanford-coach-tara-vanderveer-explains-why-time-is-right-to-retire/
Quick Glance: Tara VanDerveer: A Retrospective on a Successful Career
- Stanford women's basketball head coach Tara VanDerveer, the winningest coach in NCAA history, announced her retirement Tuesday after 38 seasons with the team.
- During an emotional press conference, VanDerveer thanked her parents, coaches, players, and administrators, reflecting on her career, which she described as magical.
- Although Stanford has a longtime assistant ready to take over and an advisory position lined up for VanDerveer, the legendary coach still struggled with the decision to step away from the only career she'd known.
- VanDerveer stated that she felt ready for retirement, despite never thinking she would, and expressed her love for a job that never felt burdensome to her.
New Florida Law Prepares Students to 'Withstand' Communist Indoctrination: Florida Governor Ron DeSantis signed legislation that strengthens education standards ...
newsweek.com/new-florida-law-prepares-students-withstand-communist-indoctrination-1891469
Clark taken No. 1 in WNBA draft; Detroit Edison's Jackson goes 4th to L.A.: Caitlin Clark was selected with the No. 1 pick in the WNBA draft by the Indiana Fever ...
detroitnews.com/story/sports/other/2024/04/15/caitlin-clark-taken-no-1-in-wnba-draft-by-indiana-fever/73327769007/
Quick Glance: Caitlin Clark's Eventful WNBA Draft Week
- Caitlin Clark, the NCAA Division I all-time leading scorer, had a whirlwind week before the WNBA Draft, signaling just the beginning of her promising career.
- From the national championship to "SNL" to the Empire State Building and the draft, Clark is celebrated as one of the most sought-after and scrutinized rookies in the WNBA.
- After a series of events within eight days, including appearances on "Saturday Night Live", meetings, and honors, Clark looks forward to starting her professional career with the Indiana Fever.
- With a 190 percent increase in ticket prices and a massive fan response upon her arrival at the Fever, Clark and the team have high hopes for a successful season and a return to the playoffs.
The Farm-to-Table Movement Is Coming to Flowers: Rising costs, supply chain snarls, and an emphasis on sustainability are driving changes in the cut-flower ...
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Report urges fixes to online child exploitation CyberTipline before AI makes it worse
apnews.com/article/cybertipline-child-sexual-abuse-stanford-23436c59d8aa03aa3d173ed5b63f8bfd
Buss: Title IX expansion a true threat to democracy: Acquiescence to the trans agenda — including pronoun use and gender-affirming language — is no longer ...
detroitnews.com/story/opinion/columnists/kaitlyn-buss/2024/04/25/buss-title-ix-expansion-a-true-threat-to-democracy/73454865007/
Student debt is haunting Americans from graduation to retirement: Going to college is supposed to be the path to a more prosperous life. But the cost of getting ...
cnn.com/2024/04/16/economy/student-debt-gallup-poll/
Sundar Pichai admits the generative AI boom took Google by surprise: Despite saying he recognized AI's significance years ago, Sundar Pichai said he had a ...
businessinsider.com/sundar-pichai-google-generative-ai-boom-surprise-2024-4
It does not matter why that man lit himself on fire in New York: What we are losing is a sense of clarity or objectivity. Self-immolation is not normal or ...
thehill.com/opinion/civil-rights/4607046-it-does-not-matter-why-a-man-lit-himself-on-fire-in-new-york/
AI Report Shows ‘Startlingly Rapid’ Progress—And Ballooning Costs: A new report finds that AI matches or outperforms people at tasks such as competitive math and ...
scientificamerican.com/article/stanford-AI-index-rapid-progress/
Pac-12 finances: Cal, Stanford carrying budget shortfalls as they prepare to enter ACC at partial revenue shares
mercurynews.com/2024/04/22/pac-12-finances-cal-stanford-carrying-budget-shortfalls-as-they-prepare-to-enter-acc-at-partial-revenue-shares/
Kim Reynolds got her revenge on public education, at the expense of vital teacher training
desmoinesregister.com/story/opinion/columnists/iowa-view/2024/04/16/teacher-training-threatened-iowa-under-aea-law-kim-reynolds/73338245007/
Bob Graham, former Florida governor and US senator with a common touch, dies at 87
usatoday.com/story/news/nation/2024/04/16/bob-graham-dies-former-florida-governor-us-senator-obituary/73350949007/
AI is about to make the online child sex abuse problem much worse: A flood of AI-generated child pornography threatens to overwhelm the nation’s creaky reporting ...
washingtonpost.com/technology/2024/04/22/ai-csam-ncmec-cybertipline-stanford-report/
Inflation increased 3.5% in March: The fight to reduce inflation has struck a rough patch in recent months.
abcnews.go.com/Business/inflation-expected-surged-higher-march/story
UN report shows how women's rights are restricted worldwide: Despite important progress, women's rights around the world are still in a bad way. Poverty ...
tagesschau.de/ausland/weltbevoelkerungsbericht-frauenrechte-un-100.html
Schools and an immigrant influx: What it takes to educate all children: In an election year where immigration is a top issue, how are public schools managing a ...
csmonitor.com/USA/Education/2024/0417/public-schools-education-immigration-southern-border
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People Who Excel at Starting a Conversation Always Lead With This, Says Stanford Communications Expert
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25 Million People Could Get Student Loan Forgiveness Under New Plan: Who’s Eligible, How To Apply
forbes.com/sites/adamminsky/2024/04/18/25-million-people-could-get-student-loan-forgiveness-under-new-plan-whos-eligible-how-to-apply/
Spiderlike Mars Robot Might One Day Crawl through Unexplored Volcanic Caves: This eight-legged probe would scour Mars’s underground lava tubes for places where ...
scientificamerican.com/article/spiderlike-mars-robot-reachbot/
More GOP states sue to block student-debt relief through SAVE plan: Missouri's attorney general led a new lawsuit to block student-loan repayment through the ...
businessinsider.com/gop-states-lawsuit-block-save-student-loan-income-driven-repayment-2024-4
Stanford students erect pro-Palestine encampment in defiant action: Similar encampments have sprung up at college campuses across the U.S. to protest Israel’s ...
sfchronicle.com/bayarea/article/stanford-students-erect-pro-palestine-encampment-19423938.php
Interest in Pa.’s student teacher stipend program ‘shatters all expectations’ : The program that has proven wildly successful on the first day applications ...
pennlive.com/education/2024/04/interest-in-pas-student-teacher-stipend-program-shatters-all-expectations.html
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US employers must accommodate abortions, birth control, agency says
reuters.com/world/us/us-employers-must-accommodate-abortions-birth-control-agency-says-2024-04-15/
Faculty diversity at universities lags behind students: Watchdog: A report by the Government Accountability Office (GAO) released Tuesday found faculty diversity ...
thehill.com/homenews/education/4583331-faculty-diversity-at-universities-lags-behind-students-watchdog/
Student artwork on display at BSoA: Artwork by middle and high school students from across the island is on display at the Bermuda Society of the Arts ...
royalgazette.com/general/news/article/20240418/student-artwork-on-display-at-bsoa/
Biden forgives $7.4 billion in student loans. Here’s what that means for Arizonans
azcentral.com/story/news/politics/arizona-education/2024/04/12/joe-biden-student-loan-forgiveness-what-arizonans-should-know/73303276007/
What’s happening with FAFSA? The bungled rollout of new financial aid, explained.
vox.com/24127733/college-enrollment-financial-aid-fafsa-student-loans
'No child should have their education taken away,' says Powhatan father: 12-year-old Hailey Skinger was unenrolled from Powhatan Middle School last month — to ...
richmond.com/news/local/education/powhatan-special-education-unenrolled-disability-virginia/article_18f0042c-f351-11ee-b2bf-8b16fa4b02d2.html
Exclusive: NAACP joins lawsuit against Arkansas LEARNS Act in attempt to fight anti-DEI efforts
abcnews.go.com/Politics/exclusive-naacp-joins-lawsuit-arkansas-learns-act-attempt/story
A Botched FAFSA Rollout Leaves Aspiring College Students Worried About the Future
time.com/6966149/fafsa-rollout-college-students/
Schools are censoring websites for suicide prevention, sex ed, and even NASA: Records from across the country show just how much of the internet is blocked by ...
usatoday.com/story/news/nation/2024/04/13/school-porn-filters-block-suicide-prevention-lgbtq-sites/73293675007/
Black-sounding names less likely to receive job call backs than white-sounding ones: Study
thehill.com/homenews/race-politics/4590888-black-sounding-names-less-likely-to-receive-job-call-backs-study/
Personal finance course in high school could change the future of Latino families
axios.com/2024/04/16/personal-finance-latino-california-texas-next-gen
Sleep patterns, disorders differ between women and men: Sleep differences have implications for how women and men could be treated for sleep-related disorders.
washingtonpost.com/wellness/2024/04/18/sleep-disorders-women-men-differences/
How the Biden Administration Messed Up FAFSA: An overloaded federal agency and an ambitious agenda derailed an entire class of students.
theatlantic.com/ideas/archive/2024/04/fafsa-fumble-higher-education/678072/
Coe College offers ‘regent price match’ amid FAFSA fiasco: Iowa Ready initiative ensures direct cost equal to or less than the average direct cost of Iowa’s ...
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FAFSA applications drop by 40% as U.S. struggles to fix botched college aid rollout
dispatch.com/story/news/education/2024/04/15/fafsa-student-loans-financial-aid-applications-college-university/73275502007/
How private equity is reshaping special education: When Audax Group's private equity arm bought a chain of schools specializing in autistic students ...
businessinsider.com/how-private-equity-is-reshaping-special-education-2024-4
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