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Fundraising
fromDodger Blue
1 day ago

Anthony Banda, Stephen Nelson Participate In Los Angeles Dodgers Foundation Legacy Scholars Ceremony

The Los Angeles Dodgers Foundation awarded $10,000 scholarships to 10 Legacy Scholars during a special ceremony at Dodger Stadium.
NYC politics
fromFox News
1 day ago

Fmr AOC campaign associate arrested for 'terroristic threat' against school over Jewish students: report

A woman was arrested for making threats against a Brooklyn high school with Jewish students.
fromThe Mercury News
1 day ago

CalWORKs recognizes MetroED's achievements in adult education

"CalWORKs liaison services is meant to support the transition of CalWORKs participants from cash aid to self-sufficiency by providing education, training, direct services, support and guidance through the adult education system," said county management analyst Jennifer Holmboe in a release.
Public health
Philosophy
fromA Philosopher's Blog
1 day ago

Corporations & Cancellation Revisited: Brands & Products

The right's narrative surrounding Dr. Seuss misrepresents the status of his books and distracts from their own cancel culture actions.
New York City
fromsilive
1 day ago

Complex at former St. John Villa campus bringing 2,000 school seats to Staten Island

Over 2,000 new school seats will be available in Staten Island over the next five years.
fromNew York Post
1 day ago

Exclusive | Staten Island principal admits affair with younger teacher after helping her get tenure: probe

Principal Anthony Cosentino was involved in an affair with a younger teacher, resulting in divorce filings and investigations into conflict-of-interest violations.
#antisemitism
fromNew York Post
2 days ago
Social justice

Exclusive | Former youth organizer for AOC busted after urging 'attack' on Jewish students at Brooklyn public high school

fromNew York Post
2 days ago
Social justice

Exclusive | Former youth organizer for AOC busted after urging 'attack' on Jewish students at Brooklyn public high school

US politics
fromTruthout
2 days ago

Members of Educators Union Say Its Capitulation to ADL Betrays Workers, Students

The NEA voted to not use or endorse materials from the ADL, which was later overturned by its board.
Music
fromwww.aljazeera.com
2 days ago

Elvis-inspired teacher fights Roma prejudice with music and heart

Lakatos empowers Roma students to aspire beyond societal limitations using music and Elvis's legacy.
#palestinian-students
fromKqed
3 days ago

Trump Administration Turns To US Supreme Court To Lift Ban On SoCal Immigration Enforcement | KQED

Bishop Michael Pham and other religious leaders began accompanying refugees to their immigration hearings six weeks ago, leading to zero detentions despite ICE's presence.
California
fromwww.independent.co.uk
3 days ago

A-level grade inflation may be creeping back' with more students set for top grades

The high proportion of top level A-level results set to be given to students next week has raised fears of grade inflation, a leading professor has said.
Education
#lgbtq
fromAdvocate.com
3 days ago
SF LGBT

Daily newsletter 8/8

The U.K. plans to prohibit trans individuals from accessing certain single-sex facilities.
fromAdvocate.com
3 days ago
Education

Florida teacher fired for using student's nickname won't get her job back

Florida teacher Melissa Calhoun retains her teaching certificate after a settlement but will not be rehired by her former school district.
#artificial-intelligence
fromenglish.elpais.com
1 week ago
Miscellaneous

ChatGPT dissidents, the students who refuse to use AI: I couldn't remember the last time I had written something by myself'

fromenglish.elpais.com
1 week ago
Miscellaneous

ChatGPT dissidents, the students who refuse to use AI: I couldn't remember the last time I had written something by myself'

Education
fromTODAY.com
3 days ago

Principal Reads Students' Slang-Filled Script for High School Tour and It's Straight Fire

Principal Kacey Martin successfully led a back-to-school tour in teen slang, garnering over a million Instagram views.
fromAbove the Law
3 days ago

Law School Admission Council Accused Of Running A $30 Million 'Pay-To-Play' Racket - Above the Law

LSAC faces antitrust class action for excessive fees on law school applications, leveraging its unique position as the sole service provider.
fromsilive
3 days ago

Staten Island's Best Dressed: Fran and Ken Wisniewski celebrate 60 years of wedded bliss

Frances and Kenneth Wisniewski celebrated their 60th wedding anniversary with family and friends in a joyful gathering after overcoming health challenges.
fromPsychology Today
3 days ago

When Back to School Feels Impossible

For families dealing with PANDAS, PANS, or autoimmune encephalitis, understanding Neuroimmune Reactive Avoidance can be a game-changer. It explains what's actually happening inside our children's bodies.
Mental health
fromFortune
3 days ago

Degrees used to open doors-now even grads with master's degrees are sending 60 job applications a month to no luck

Job-seekers are applying to twice the number of jobs in 2025 compared to 2024 due to market challenges.
fromScary Mommy
3 days ago

When Schools Try to Erase Diversity, Parents Have To Make It Part Of The Curriculum

Parents must take an active role in teaching children about diversity and inclusion as schools face restrictions in curricula.
fromZDNET
3 days ago

How Google's Genie 3 could change AI video - and let you build your own interactive worlds

World models enhance AI research and practical applications such as robotics, education, and entertainment.
fromBusiness Insider
4 days ago

A Meta manager explains how she thinks about hiring: curiosity and constant learning matter more than a degree

Cindy Tan, managing director at Meta, emphasizes that traditional degrees are just the minimum requirement for tech jobs, stating, "The traditional setup of education, where you get a degree, is table stakes." She argues for the importance of micro-credentials and hands-on learning experiences.
Online learning
Miscellaneous
fromABC7 San Francisco
4 days ago

Bay Area native's $15,000 Howard University grant money rescinded due to federal education cuts

Federal budget cuts are significantly affecting students relying on financial aid for education.
fromAdvocate.com
4 days ago

Parents of bullied trans teen who died by suicide sue Alabama school district

A lawsuit has been filed against an Alabama school district following the suicide of a transgender teen who faced persistent bullying.
fromwww.theguardian.com
4 days ago

Health experts urge ban on school materials backed by food, drink and gambling firms

Health experts are urging schools to cease using materials funded by harmful industries to protect children.
Education
fromBoston.com
4 days ago

Amherst schools push back on reinstatement of guidance counselor in misgendering controversy

The Amherst-Pelham Regional School District is attempting to block the reinstatement of guidance counselor Delinda Dykes after allegations of misconduct.
Education
fromwww.independent.co.uk
4 days ago

Teacher banned from the classroom after doing student's coursework for them

A teacher was banned indefinitely for rewriting and submitting a student's coursework under their name.
fromThe Oaklandside
4 days ago

What will it take to get teacher housing built in Oakland?

In 2018, Jefferson Union went to the voters of Daly City to ask them to fund a $33 million bond to build workforce housing on a large lot the district owned near Interstate 280.
Education
#palantir
fromFortune
4 days ago
Higher education

Palantir CEO says working at his $430 billion software company is better than a degree from Harvard or Yale: 'No one cares about the other stuff'

fromBusiness Insider
1 week ago
Education

Palantir CEO Alex Karp takes a shot at elite colleges and says the company offers 'a new credential independent of class'

fromFortune
4 days ago
Higher education

Palantir CEO says working at his $430 billion software company is better than a degree from Harvard or Yale: 'No one cares about the other stuff'

fromBusiness Insider
1 week ago
Education

Palantir CEO Alex Karp takes a shot at elite colleges and says the company offers 'a new credential independent of class'

Science
fromSlate Magazine
4 days ago

How Many Oxygen Atoms Are Present in a Dimer of Nitrous Dioxide?

Daily quizzes provide a new challenge on various topics led by host Ray Hamel.
UK politics
fromwww.bbc.com
5 days ago

Badenoch reveals how she told on exam cheat as teenager

Kemi Badenoch accused a fellow pupil of cheating in an exam, resulting in his expulsion, reflecting her strong principles against rule-breaking.
fromSan Jose Spotlight
5 days ago

ICE fears keep San Jose students away from school - San Jose Spotlight

Students have dropped out of summer and afterschool enrichment programs, opting to stay home in fear of U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) agents detaining their family and friends.
Education
fromFuturism
5 days ago

Mathematicians Startled by 17-Year-Old With Uncanny Abilities

Cairo's self-taught skills led her to disprove the Mizohata-Takeuchi conjecture, a long-standing math proposition concerning wave patterns on surfaces.
Education
Canada news
fromwww.cbc.ca
5 days ago

Anti-Palestinian racism report calls for more oversight of education, policing and politics | CBC News

Government oversight is needed to address rising anti-Arab and anti-Palestinian racism in Canada.
fromwww.mediaite.com
5 days ago

Trump Education Chief McMahon Gets Clowned By Hackers Live Onstage At Conference

As I have spoken to some of the senators about this, I said, we're gonna take this. The funding will come from the Department of Education.
US politics
Toronto
fromwww.cbc.ca
5 days ago

Ontario to spend $56.8M to increase nursing enrolment | CBC News

Ontario is expanding nursing education with $56.8 million to add 2,200 nurses by 2029 amid substantial staffing shortages.
Fashion & style
fromTime Out New York
5 days ago

NAILCON, a festival dedicated to nail culture, is making its manicured debut in NYC this fall

NAILCON is hosting its first offline immersive event celebrating nail culture on October 18 and 19 in NYC.
fromApartment Therapy
5 days ago

I Tried 5 Free Apps to Learn Spanish - Here's the One I Actually Use Every Day

Duolingo is a fun and interactive way to learn Spanish with a well-rounded approach, featuring cute characters and a point system that motivates daily practice.
Online learning
Education
fromBuzzFeed
5 days ago

People Are Sharing The School Experiences They Had That The Kids Of Today Will Never Understand

School experiences before digital technology offered more freedom and fun, such as leisurely field trips and assemblies.
Many past school traditions have been lost in the modern educational system.
Philosophy
fromApaonline
5 days ago

Madness, Mental Illness, and Emotional Distress, Emily R. Douglas

The course explores the philosophy of psychiatry and psychotherapy through units on psychoanalysis, anti-psychiatry, and modern mental wellness.
fromScary Mommy
5 days ago

5 Things Parents Can Do To Help Their Preschoolers Fall In Love With School

"When children enjoy what they are doing and where they are going, the entire family unit is strengthened. Happy, contented children are more motivated, focused, and have greater attention spans."
Parenting
fromKqed
1 week ago

Newsom Says California Can Better Support Young Boys and Men | KQED

Dr. Ronald Levant highlights that lonely young men engage with echo chambers for direction and express frustrations, with figures like Andrew Tate exploiting their discontent.
Mental health
fromwww.mercurynews.com
5 days ago

League of Women Voters sponsoring meet and greet with Congressman Liccardo

Congressman Sam Liccardo will hold a meet-and-greet in Palo Alto on August 17, supported by the League of Women Voters.
fromwww.standard.co.uk
5 days ago

Teacher accuses London school of 'theft' as her classroom materials are 'dumped in skip' ahead of closure

Removal teams allegedly discarded £1,000 worth of items at a closed Hackney primary school, causing accusations of theft by school staff.
fromThe Atlantic
5 days ago

Hegseth's Headlong Pursuit of Academic Mediocrity

The Trump administration is justified in criticizing elite universities for their perceived failures compared to character-driven institutions like the U.S. Army, as exemplified by Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth's military history.
US politics
fromFortune
5 days ago

Gen Z dropouts could be your future boss: 20-something year olds without degrees are leading the charge in side gigs

Gen Z is increasingly pursuing side hustles instead of traditional corporate careers.
fromSlate Magazine
5 days ago

I Know the Secret to Getting Good Grades. My Wife Insists on Keeping It From Our Kids.

Material rewards and incentives for kids are fine. Balance between doing stuff for reward and understanding the larger point of the activity is essential.
Parenting
fromwww.cbc.ca
6 days ago

Popular principal will stay at Toronto arts school after students, parents push back against transfer | CBC News

Barrie Sketchley will stay on as principal of Rosedale Heights School for the Arts until his retirement next June, reversing a previous transfer decision by the TDSB.
Toronto
fromLos Angeles Times
6 days ago

As immigration fears surge, LAUSD 'compassion fund' to support families amid return to school

"We're talking about support systems for kids who may have to go into court or employees. Additional transportation costs that may go beyond our school buses, anything the family may need."
Los Angeles
fromABC7 San Francisco
6 days ago

3 Contra Costa Co. schools celebrate renovation before 1st day of class: Here's a look inside

The classrooms have been renovated from floor to ceiling, featuring air conditioning in multi-use buildings and technology upgrades like new wireless access points.
Renovation
fromwww.npr.org
1 week ago

Some parents struggle to keep up with the rising cost of school supplies

Parents in Baltimore face rising school supply costs, pushing early shopping and increasing financial strain on families.
fromFuncheap
6 days ago

Free K-6 Math Quest: Wizards' Academy Adventure (Salesforce Park)

Family-friendly event combining math with imaginative activities in a magical setting.
fromThe Oaklandside
1 week ago

Oaklandside Asks: Share an Oakland school memory

Memorable experiences in PreK-12 schools shape lifelong connections and personal growth.
fromSan Jose Spotlight
1 week ago

East San Jose school district fires superintendent hired last year - San Jose Spotlight

The board of trustees has unilaterally ended the employment relationship with Superintendent German Cerda effective in 10 days, without providing any further explanation.
Education
fromwww.theguardian.com
6 days ago

Scottish ministers criticised for slow progress in exam passes for poorer students

Data from the Scottish Qualifications Authority showed this year's attainment gap was very similar to that of 2019, the year before the Covid crisis hit, when the gap for National 5s was 17 points.
Education
fromRealpython
6 days ago

Using Dictionaries in Python Quiz - Real Python

The quiz challenges users to recall key concepts related to Python dictionaries, including accessing values, adding or removing entries, and nesting dictionaries.
Python
Miscellaneous
fromwww.theguardian.com
6 days ago

Wave of Spanish politicians edit CVs over incorrect claims of degrees and diplomas

Politicians in Spain are revising their educational qualifications, leading to resignations and admissions of overstated credentials.
fromwww.theguardian.com
6 days ago

No one could compete': readers remember the magic of Allan Ahlberg's stories

I worked with primary school kids who were struggling with home and school life. One little boy, aged seven, had a tough exterior but would listen with rapture during story time.
Miscellaneous
fromsilive
6 days ago

Want to become a teacher in NYC? Here's what your starting salary would be in 2025

Starting salaries for teachers in New York City vary based on qualifications, with a master's degree yielding $75,017 and a bachelor's degree $66,733.
New York City
fromABC7 Los Angeles
6 days ago

Judge blocks 4 districts from enforcing Arkansas law requiring Ten Commandments in classroom

"Why would Arkansas pass an obviously unconstitutional law? Most likely because the state is part of a coordinated strategy among several states to inject Christian religious doctrine into public-school classrooms."
US politics
NYC politics
fromsilive
6 days ago

Staten Island Tech admissions: See who got in for upcoming academic year

Racial disparities in admissions to specialized high schools continue, particularly affecting Black and Hispanic students.
fromBusiness Insider
6 days ago

Autodesk's CEO says these skills are more important than coding in the AI era

Andrew Anagnost emphasizes that understanding systems-level and interdisciplinary thinking is more crucial than coding itself in a world increasingly influenced by AI tools.
Business
fromsilive
1 week ago

Woman admits to stealing nearly $150K from elementary school on Staten Island

Michele Cenci, a former purchasing secretary at a Staten Island elementary school, has been ordered to pay back $145,000 after a grand larceny indictment.
Miscellaneous
Women
fromNature
1 week ago

Why I co-developed a research career launchpad for first generation students

Arezoo Khodayari creates opportunities for minority students through partnerships with NASA, enhancing their access to scientific careers.
History
fromMedievalists.net
1 week ago

The Renaissance and Byzantium are characters in the same play, with Ada Palmer - Medievalists.net

The Italian Renaissance and Byzantium are invented categories that shape the Western historical narrative.
fromTODAY.com
1 week ago

5 Baby Names a Teacher Cautions Parents To Think Twice About

When teachers are asked about names, they often have lists of names they would never choose for their own kids, shaped by years of classroom experiences.
Education
fromwww.standard.co.uk
1 week ago

Parents and teachers battle to keep outstanding east London school open

Edel Gorry, a teacher at Calverton Primary, emphasized the importance of the school for the community, stating it would be a shame to close it.
London
US news
fromBoston.com
1 week ago

Arkansas teacher charged with killing couple who were hiking in state park with their kids

A schoolteacher was charged with the capital murder of a couple found dead while hiking in Arkansas.
fromHackernoon
4 months ago

Five Movies That Showcase The Power Of Words | HackerNoon

The Great Debaters follows the struggles of Wiley College's debate team in 1935 Texas. Under the leadership of coach Melvin B. Tolson, the debate team sets out to challenge the status quo and earn a place as one of the best in the country.
Film
fromwww.mercurynews.com
1 week ago

Emerald High School opens new expansion, welcomes 11th graders this fall

Emerald High School completes its second classroom tower, enhancing the facility and capacity for up to 2,500 students.
fromInside Higher Ed | Higher Education News, Events and Jobs
1 week ago

Kent Confirmed as Under Secretary

Mr. Kent has demonstrated the temperament and approach needed to succeed as under secretary, which is no small thing. However, we also know that even as Mr. Kent will work to implement policies we may oppose, he will approach these disagreements with an open mind, centering students, taxpayers, and institutions while seeking the best outcome.
Higher education
fromwww.independent.co.uk
1 week ago

Teacher banned after asking pupil to take bikini photos on holiday

A teacher who inappropriately touched multiple schoolgirls and asked for pictures of one of them wearing a bikini has been banned from teaching for serious misconduct.
US news
fromMedium
1 week ago

I Spent $60,000 on a UX Design Bachelor's Degree-Was it Worth it?

Networking played a crucial role in my education, with teacher relationships and the alumni network significantly enhancing my career opportunities and skills in UX design.
Mobile UX
fromDaily Mom magazine
1 week ago

Homeschooling Essentials: Must-Have Homeschooling Supply List

Creating an effective homeschooling environment requires careful planning and the right tools. Essential items encompass educational supplies and organizational tools to inspire productive learning.
Online learning
Miscellaneous
fromIndependent
1 week ago

Shane Ross: I have a few words of advice for incoming Garda Commissioner Justin Kelly

Justin Kelly's success as a top cop depends on developing political skills and maintaining a low profile.
fromABC7 San Francisco
1 week ago

San Jose school district names acting replacement after firing of superintendent; parents frustrated

The board appointed Assistant Superintendent Sandra Garcia as acting superintendent during an emergency meeting to address the firing of superintendent German Cerda.
Education
California
fromThe Mercury News
1 week ago

Alum Rock school board fires second superintendent in just over a year

Alum Rock Union School District replaced Superintendent German Cerda with Sandra García without public explanation, prompting criticism for lack of transparency.
California
fromwww.mercurynews.com
1 week ago

Alum Rock school board fires second superintendent in just over a year

Alum Rock Union School District board abruptly replaced Superintendent German Cerda without public explanation, raising concerns over transparency and leadership stability.
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