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fromInside Higher Ed | Higher Education News, Events and Jobs
5 days ago

Students Earning Credentials at Younger Ages

"This year's increase in undergraduate credential attainment isn't just about more completions-it's also about timing. More students are earning certificates and degrees earlier and that shift reflects how postsecondary pathways are changing and starting sooner than they once did."
Higher education
UK politics
fromwww.aljazeera.com
1 week ago

How a UK military college sought to distance itself from ban on Israelis

The UK government banned Israelis from a military college due to concerns over Israel's actions in Gaza, prompting internal reputation management discussions.
Education
fromwww.independent.co.uk
3 weeks ago

Teachers warn of extreme online content influencing pupils in British schools

Teachers report significant influence of harmful online content on students, highlighting the need for stricter regulations on tech companies.
Artificial intelligence
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 month ago

I've taught thousands of people how to use AI here's what I've learned

Success with AI depends on curiosity and critical thinking rather than technical ability, treating AI as a learnable skill requiring clear direction and proper context rather than a magic solution.
US politics
fromEmptywheel
2 months ago

We're Not Even Spending Enough to Educate Our Service Members' Children

Many military-connected schools are in poor or failing condition, and prolonged parental deployments are linked to significant declines in student academic performance.
Online learning
fromMedium
7 months ago

The world doesn't need more courses-It needs better ones

Learning should prioritize ethics, accessibility, and human-centered design over short crash tutorials to cultivate responsible, inclusive, long-term creativity.
Digital life
fromBusiness Insider
1 month ago

We wanted to freeze time with our daughters. So we rented out our house and sent them to school in 3 countries in one year.

A year living abroad with two young daughters, renting out their home and simplifying logistics, allowed the family to slow down and deepen connections.
Parenting
fromBuzzFeed
2 months ago

Americans, We Want To Know What You've Told Your Kids About What's Going On In Our Country

Parents should engage children in age-appropriate conversations about current events, reinforcing empathy, honesty, and practical reassurance.
Education
fromBusiness Insider
2 months ago

I went to graduate school in China and the US. I had more educational freedom in Hong Kong.

A touring jazz bassist pursued a self-directed master's in Hong Kong, supported by a generous stipend that funded living while allowing continued music gigs.
US news
fromwww.npr.org
1 month ago

Pentagon shifts toward maintaining ties to Scouting

The Pentagon is negotiating to maintain its century-long relationship with Scouting America after Defense Secretary Hegseth initially sought to sever ties over concerns about masculine virtues and gender inclusivity policies.
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fromTruthout
2 months ago
US politics

Pentagon Tells Scouting America to End Inclusive Policies or Lose Military Partnerships

fromTruthout
2 months ago
US politics

Pentagon Tells Scouting America to End Inclusive Policies or Lose Military Partnerships

Education
fromeLearning Industry
2 months ago

ClassDojo Releases 2026 District Communications Playbook

Districts must modernize communication through systemwide frameworks emphasizing visibility, family engagement, and safety to build trust and consistency across schools.
US politics
fromBusiness Insider
1 month ago

Thousands of military families are stuck on childcare waitlists. More spots may not be enough to fix the deeper problems.

About 7,800 children are on US military childcare waitlists, revealing broader shortages that limit access to evening, weekend, and specialized care and strain families.
fromFast Company
2 months ago

How K-12 schools are left on their own to develop AI policies

But as schools seek to navigate into the age of generative AI, there's a challenge: Schools are operating in a policy vacuum. While a number of states offer guidance on AI, only a couple of states require local schools to form specific policies, even as teachers, students, and school leaders continue to use generative AI in countless new ways. As a policymaker noted in a survey, "You have policy and what's actually happening in the classrooms-those are two very different things."
Education
fromInside Higher Ed | Higher Education News, Events and Jobs
2 months ago

Department of Defense Severs Academic Ties With Harvard

In a video posted to social media on Friday, Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth said his department will discontinue all graduate-level professional military training, fellowships and certificate programs for active-duty service members at Harvard University starting in the 2026-27 school year. Currently enrolled service members will be allowed to finish their courses, he said. "For too long this department has sent our best and brightest officers to Harvard hoping the university would better understand and appreciate our warrior class," Hegseth said.
US politics
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