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www.nytimes.com
1 month ago
Digital life

In Xi's China, Politics Eventually Catches Up With Everyone

China's rapid transformation from a predominantly rural society to a predominantly urban one has been accompanied by significant economic and social changes, but political structures have remained largely unchanged. [ more ]
eastbaytimes.com
1 month ago
Education

This Bay Area school district is being sued over teacher vacancies. Is it violating students' civil rights?

The West Contra Costa Unified School District is being sued for systemic failure in educating students, involving chronic staffing shortages and unsafe facilities. [ more ]
New York Post
4 months ago
Education

NYC teacher fired after texting student 28K times, sex assault allegations teaching at different school: 'Can't f-king touch me'

Dulaina Almonte, a French teacher, sent 28,075 late-night texts to a student, faced sexual misconduct accusations, but remains defiantly teaching elsewhere. [ more ]
www.cbc.ca
5 months ago
Education

Teacher shortages are leaving educators with no 'good options' and they say students are paying the price | CBC News

School administrators face daily struggles to fill staffing holes amid teacher shortage crisis.
Various stopgap measures, including hiring staff without formal training, are resurfacing during the ongoing crisis. [ more ]
Inside Higher Ed | Higher Education News, Events and Jobs
2 months ago
Education

Four powerful benefits of ungrading (opinion)

Grades can be intellectually stifling and stressful, leading to biases and conforming to a status quo. Self-assessment as an alternative can promote a more meaningful learning experience. [ more ]
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