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Market forces are coming for Harvard, Columbia and other toxically woke universities

Elite universities are facing a reckoning due to declining student interest and alumni donations over failures to uphold free speech and address antisemitism.

The London Buzz - 11th October 2024

The growing homelessness crisis in Islington has seen a dramatic rise in rough sleepers over the past year.
New proposals for Lewisham Shopping Centre could revitalize the area with an open-air market.

Buena Vista Horace Mann K-8 drinking fountains cut off during heatwave

Limited drinking water sources for students during extreme heat highlights ongoing water contamination issues at Buena Vista Horace Mann.

Conflict keeps millions out of school in Africa DW 09/24/2024

Ongoing conflicts in West and Central Africa have severely disrupted the education of millions of children, primarily due to violence against schools.
#san-francisco

Ex-SF School Board Prez Now Says She Quit Because of Superintendent, Previously Claimed It Was for Health Reasons

Motamedi's resignation reflects ongoing turmoil in the SF school board and dissatisfaction with Superintendent Matt Wayne's leadership.

SF mayor's office steps in to help as school district faces $400M budget deficit, closures

San Francisco's Unified School District faces a $400 million deficit, prompting mayoral intervention for fiscal stability.

Ex-SF School Board Prez Now Says She Quit Because of Superintendent, Previously Claimed It Was for Health Reasons

Motamedi's resignation reflects ongoing turmoil in the SF school board and dissatisfaction with Superintendent Matt Wayne's leadership.

SF mayor's office steps in to help as school district faces $400M budget deficit, closures

San Francisco's Unified School District faces a $400 million deficit, prompting mayoral intervention for fiscal stability.
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Meet the school board candidates: How would you support educators?

Improving the slow recruitment process is crucial for supporting SFUSD educators and addressing the teacher shortage crisis.
#gaza

By bombing Gaza's schools, Israel is taking aim at my future. But it will not succeed | Manar Al Khodari

The ongoing conflict in Gaza is severely disrupting education, leaving students and teachers in despair.

How Israel's war on Gaza is destroying Palestinian education

The ongoing destruction of educational institutions in Gaza severely impacts Palestinian students' education and cultural identity.

By bombing Gaza's schools, Israel is taking aim at my future. But it will not succeed | Manar Al Khodari

The ongoing conflict in Gaza is severely disrupting education, leaving students and teachers in despair.

How Israel's war on Gaza is destroying Palestinian education

The ongoing destruction of educational institutions in Gaza severely impacts Palestinian students' education and cultural identity.
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NYC education chief calls migrant influx 'godsend' to city's public schools

Migrant students are seen as beneficial to NYC schools, combating enrollment declines and supporting struggling institutions.

Nearly 80% of US teachers say youngsters less prepared to start school than several years ago: 'Parenting means so much'

The lack of school readiness among U.S. children has reached alarming levels, primarily due to COVID-19 and insufficient early education.

School principals must inform parents of 'severe staffing challenges' as teacher shortage reaches 'crisis point', union says

The INTO is urging the government to address escalating teacher shortages through an emergency meeting and national commission for long-term solutions.

4-Day School Weeks Are a Raw Deal for Kids-and Their Parents

Arizona's underinvestment in education is leading to budget shortfalls affecting school districts like Liberty adopting a four-day school week.

Why children with disabilities are missing school and losing skills

Students with special needs are facing challenges due to staffing shortages in school districts across the U.S.

Rise. - Non Profit News | Nonprofit Quarterly

Leadership challenges for young executives navigating community organization events.

A Teacher Says The Problem With Kids Today Is Their Parents: "Your Kids Are Not Special"

Teachers leaving due to cultural shift in parenting styles rather than COVID

Exclusion from free childcare forcing student nurses and midwives to drop out

Thousands of students leaving courses due to lack of free childcare scheme access
Prominent campaign groups advocating for extending the free childcare scheme to all parents in training

Next government faces hard choices on English universities, say experts

The next government faces tough choices on higher education funding in England, including raising tuition fees, direct grants, or capping student numbers.
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