Chancellor David Banks: We can't look away from antisemitism in our schools
Chancellor David Banks emphasizes the importance of addressing antisemitism in New York City public schools and the need for leaders to confront hate and intolerance. [ more ]
House Republicans to Examine K-12 Schools in Latest Antisemitism Hearing
House Republicans are investigating antisemitism in elementary and secondary schools, focusing on incidents like shouting 'Kill the Jews' and controversial lesson plans and maps. [ more ]
Virginia Foxx's Focus on Antisemitism on College Campuses Has Raised Her Profile
Virginia Foxx, a long-standing Republican congresswoman, gained visibility through her campaign against antisemitism on college campuses, guided by her Baptist church teachings and experiences in education. [ more ]
The Role Of Artificial Intelligence In Revolutionizing eLearning Platforms
AI is pivotal in transforming eLearning, expected to reach $30 billion by 2032, evolving educational processes with generative and assistive AI. [ more ]
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Ruby Bridges blasts book bans as "ridiculous" attempts to "cover up history"
Efforts to ban books on systemic racism and discrimination target Civil Rights icon Ruby Bridges' story, seen as a threat by right-wing groups. [ more ]
SoCal district to pay $360K to teacher who was fired after refusing to follow transgender policies
The Riverside County school district settled a lawsuit with a former teacher who was fired for refusing to adhere to policies involving transgender students due to her Christian beliefs. [ more ]
Caterham High School received Leaders in Safeguarding Gold Award, recognized as the safest school in the UK, excelling in multiple safeguarding metrics and prioritizing student safety. [ more ]
Delaine Eastin, first woman to serve as California's superintendent of public instruction, dead at 76
Delaine Eastin was the first woman to serve as California's superintendent of public instruction, overseeing 6 million students in over 10,000 schools. [ more ]
Jessica Biel: Understanding My Period Has Been a 30-Year Journey
The pressure to hide periods can create shame and silence, but it's essential to change this narrative and educate about menstruation to empower individuals. [ more ]
University of Illinois campus gets $50M gift for computing school
The University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign received a $50 million donation to establish the Siebel School of Computing and Data Science focusing on technology. [ more ]
Is a Cell Phone Policy Coming to Portland Classrooms?
Portland may implement its first district-wide cell phone policy in schools, addressing concerns over cyberbullying, academic misconduct, and impact on test scores. [ more ]
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A Year Under the Palestine Exception at Columbia University
The Iliad is a challenging but essential text in Columbia College's Literature Humanities course, teaching students to navigate complex emotions with wisdom. [ more ]
Scary': public-school textbooks the latest target as US book bans intensify
The wave of book bans has extended to textbooks in public schools, impacting subjects like vaccines, human growth, diversity, and climate change. [ more ]
Building Knowledge One Brick At A Time: Constructivism In eLearning
Constructivism emphasizes active learner involvement, situated learning in real-world contexts, and collaborative learning over passive absorption of information. [ more ]
How One Sustainable Development Student Balances Academics and Athletics
Phoebe Anderson transitioned from caregiving roles to studying Sustainable Development at Columbia University and aims to work in the water sector post-graduation. [ more ]
Barrie Stead was a dedicated Labour politician in London, known for his contributions to the arts, education, and local councils for six decades. [ more ]
Children unable to get free school meals are so hungry they are eating rubbers'
Children in England are going hungry and pretending to eat out of empty lunchboxes due to ineligibility for free school meals, prompting concerns and calls for broader eligibility criteria. [ more ]
Bill to expand Alabama's "Don't Say Gay" law died because everyone was confused about what it meant
The bill to expand Alabama's Don't Say Gay law and ban Pride flags from classrooms has failed to pass, acknowledging its controversial nature. [ more ]
Deadline Extended: NPR Student Podcast Challenge entries are now due May 31
The NPR Student Podcast Challenge deadline has been extended to May 31, providing more time for teachers and students to participate in creating podcasts. [ more ]
School of Rock: NYC students shocked when Dwayne Johnson serenades them with video message
Dwayne 'The Rock' Johnson surprises students at P373R on Staten Island with a personalized video and song from 'Moana' after they voted to put on the musical. [ more ]
A new California bill could provide cash to homeless high school seniors
Student homelessness in California has risen, prompting a bill for guaranteed income to support unhoused high school seniors in pursuing higher education or work. [ more ]
5 Benefits And Challenges Of Cloud Computing In Education
Cloud computing in education provides cost-effective and efficient access to resources, collaboration opportunities, and enhanced data security. [ more ]