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US news
fromwww.nytimes.com
2 months ago

At Columbia, Tension Over Gaza Protests Hits Breaking Point Under Trump

Columbia University warns international students to avoid publishing on sensitive topics due to potential federal repercussions following a recent activist's arrest.
US news
fromTruthout
2 months ago

The Attack on Mahmoud Khalil Is Straight Out of the "War on Terror" Playbook

Protesters and civil rights advocates view Mahmoud Khalil's ICE arrest as a direct attack on free speech and immigrant rights.
US news
fromwww.mediaite.com
1 week ago

That's Pathetic, Mr. Secretary': Rubio Called Out By Senator For Detaining Student Over an Op-Ed

Rubio defends visa revocation for students involved in disruptive protests during a contentious Senate hearing.
Left-wing politics
fromwww.theguardian.com
2 weeks ago

More than 1,000 US students punished over speech since 2020, report finds

Universities are punishing students for protected speech, undermining free expression.
Hovis was suspended for three years despite minor punishment from a school committee.
Left-wing politics
fromLos Angeles Times
2 months ago

Amid arrest of pro-Palestinian student organizer, what rights do visa holders and others have?

Political activism carries significant risks for non-U.S. citizens, as evidenced by Mahmoud Khalil's arrest and visa revocation.
US news
fromwww.nytimes.com
2 months ago

At Columbia, Tension Over Gaza Protests Hits Breaking Point Under Trump

Columbia University warns international students to avoid publishing on sensitive topics due to potential federal repercussions following a recent activist's arrest.
US news
fromTruthout
2 months ago

The Attack on Mahmoud Khalil Is Straight Out of the "War on Terror" Playbook

Protesters and civil rights advocates view Mahmoud Khalil's ICE arrest as a direct attack on free speech and immigrant rights.
US news
fromwww.mediaite.com
1 week ago

That's Pathetic, Mr. Secretary': Rubio Called Out By Senator For Detaining Student Over an Op-Ed

Rubio defends visa revocation for students involved in disruptive protests during a contentious Senate hearing.
Left-wing politics
fromwww.theguardian.com
2 weeks ago

More than 1,000 US students punished over speech since 2020, report finds

Universities are punishing students for protected speech, undermining free expression.
Hovis was suspended for three years despite minor punishment from a school committee.
Left-wing politics
fromLos Angeles Times
2 months ago

Amid arrest of pro-Palestinian student organizer, what rights do visa holders and others have?

Political activism carries significant risks for non-U.S. citizens, as evidenced by Mahmoud Khalil's arrest and visa revocation.
#education
NYC parents
fromwww.npr.org
1 week ago

Educators fear their homeless students could become a target for Trump cuts

Federal law McKinney-Vento protects homeless students, ensuring their right to education amid housing instability.
EU data protection
fromprivacyinternational.org
5 months ago

UN expert recommends ban on facial recognition in schools.

Facial recognition technology in schools undermines students' academic freedom and well-being, particularly impacting marginalized groups.
The surveillance atmosphere generated by facial recognition is harmful to the educational environment and student development.
NYC parents
fromwww.npr.org
1 week ago

Educators fear their homeless students could become a target for Trump cuts

Federal law McKinney-Vento protects homeless students, ensuring their right to education amid housing instability.
Brooklyn
fromBrooklyn Eagle
1 week ago

Teacher's aide implicated in Brooklyn school attack

A teacher's aide allegedly conspired with her brother to attack a student over a complaint, leading to serious injuries and trauma for the victim.
US news
fromwww.npr.org
1 month ago

Legal scholar sees immigrant arrests as a 'struggle for the soul of the country'

The arrest of Rumeysa Ozturk highlights increasing federal crackdowns on students, particularly those linked to protests, contrasting educational pursuits with immigration enforcement.
Brooklyn
fromBrooklyn Paper
2 months ago

'Rightly fearful': Teachers and parents rally against ICE at FDR High School * Brooklyn Paper

Public school rallies protest ICE access to campuses amid fears of mass deportations.
EU data protection
fromprivacyinternational.org
5 months ago

UN expert recommends ban on facial recognition in schools.

Facial recognition technology in schools undermines students' academic freedom and well-being, particularly impacting marginalized groups.
The surveillance atmosphere generated by facial recognition is harmful to the educational environment and student development.
#columbia-university
Left-wing politics
fromABC7 Chicago
2 months ago

ICE arrests Palestinian activist with green card who helped lead Columbia protests, lawyer says

Federal authorities arrested a Palestinian graduate student protesting Israel at Columbia, sparking concerns about implications for international students' rights.
US news
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 week ago

Ice used false pretenses' for warrant to hunt for Columbia students, lawyers say

ICE misled a judge to access students' homes for arresting them over pro-Palestinian activism.
fromNew York Post
1 month ago
Black Lives Matter

Tim Walz's daughter's skipping grad school over college not supporting protesters: 'Students deserve to be protected'

Left-wing politics
fromABC7 Chicago
2 months ago

ICE arrests Palestinian activist with green card who helped lead Columbia protests, lawyer says

Federal authorities arrested a Palestinian graduate student protesting Israel at Columbia, sparking concerns about implications for international students' rights.
US news
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 week ago

Ice used false pretenses' for warrant to hunt for Columbia students, lawyers say

ICE misled a judge to access students' homes for arresting them over pro-Palestinian activism.
fromNew York Post
1 month ago
Black Lives Matter

Tim Walz's daughter's skipping grad school over college not supporting protesters: 'Students deserve to be protected'

#education-policy
NYC LGBT
fromwww.newyorkfamily.com
3 months ago

NYC Schools Chancellor Melissa Aviles-Ramos Commits to Continued Support for LGBTQ+ Students New York Family

NYC Public Schools reaffirms commitment to LGBTQ+ students with stronger policies for a supportive environment free from discrimination.
NYC LGBT
fromwww.newyorkfamily.com
3 months ago

NYC Schools Chancellor Melissa Aviles-Ramos Commits to Continued Support for LGBTQ+ Students New York Family

NYC Public Schools reaffirms commitment to LGBTQ+ students with stronger policies for a supportive environment free from discrimination.
Artificial intelligence
fromFuturism
2 weeks ago

Student Livid After Catching Her Professor Using ChatGPT, Asks For Her Money Back

A student confronted her professor for using AI tools while prohibiting students from doing so, reflecting broader tensions around AI in education.
#ice-detention
#immigration
US news
fromwww.nytimes.com
2 months ago

A Video From Tufts Captures the Fear and Aggression in Trump's Crackdown

Federal agents are increasingly targeting legal immigrants with aggressive arrest tactics, sparking concerns over the erosion of due process.
US news
fromwww.nytimes.com
1 month ago

Jewish Groups and Synagogues Defend Students Detained by ICE

Progressive Jewish organizations are defending a Muslim student facing deportation for her criticism of Israel.
US news
fromIntelligencer
2 months ago

The Pro-Israel Group That Led to Rumeysa Ozturk's Arrest

ICE arrest of a Tufts doctoral student raises questions about anti-activism targeting during Trump's administration.
US news
fromwww.nytimes.com
2 months ago

A Video From Tufts Captures the Fear and Aggression in Trump's Crackdown

Federal agents are increasingly targeting legal immigrants with aggressive arrest tactics, sparking concerns over the erosion of due process.
US news
fromwww.nytimes.com
1 month ago

Jewish Groups and Synagogues Defend Students Detained by ICE

Progressive Jewish organizations are defending a Muslim student facing deportation for her criticism of Israel.
US news
fromIntelligencer
2 months ago

The Pro-Israel Group That Led to Rumeysa Ozturk's Arrest

ICE arrest of a Tufts doctoral student raises questions about anti-activism targeting during Trump's administration.
philosophy
fromApaonline
2 weeks ago

Academic Freedom, Including Free Discussion for Students

Academic freedom is essential for both faculty and students in university communities.
#trump-administration
US news
fromTruthout
4 weeks ago

How International Students Got Swept Up in Trump's Anti-Immigrant Crackdown

The Trump administration's visa revocations created chaos for international students, prompting widespread protests and legal actions.
US news
fromTruthout
4 weeks ago

How International Students Got Swept Up in Trump's Anti-Immigrant Crackdown

The Trump administration's visa revocations created chaos for international students, prompting widespread protests and legal actions.
NYC parents
fromNew York Post
3 weeks ago

NYU sophomore says her drunk roommate peed on her while she slept - yet school told her to move out

A NYU student claims her roommate urinated on her while she slept, sparking a dispute about how the university handled the situation.
fromLos Angeles Times
4 weeks ago

Demonstrators arrested at UCLA are finally getting their phones back, but it might not be easy

"Without their phones, students faced extreme hardship... At least one student lost her job when her employer couldn't reach her."
LA Dodgers
fromPortland Mercury
1 month ago

Good Morning, News: PSU Student Violations Dropped, DA Vasquez Pitches Public Hissy-Fit, and Trump Deports 4-Year-Old with Cancer

The work we do helps our city shine, but we can't do it without your support. If you believe Portland benefits from smart, local journalism and arts coverage, please consider making a small monthly contribution, because without you, there is no us.
Portland food
#higher-education
#pro-palestinian-activism
SF parents
fromNew York Post
1 month ago

Dad outraged after daughter suspended for standing up to male bully in wild high school brawl

A girl was suspended after defending herself against a male bully who assaulted her during class.
Left-wing politics
fromTruthout
1 month ago

"We Can Only Survive This Together" - Refusing Trump's Campus Repression

Protests erupt in Seattle in support of Palestinian rights as Gaza faces severe crisis.
U.S. universities confront severe federal backlash for supporting Palestinian advocacy amidst violent escalation in Gaza.
SF parents
fromLos Angeles Times
1 month ago

Security officer made Pasadena middle schooler duct-tape her own mouth shut, father says

An 11-year-old girl in Pasadena was forced to duct-tape her mouth shut by a security officer for being too loud.
The security officer has been fired and the girl's family has filed a police report.
fromInside Higher Ed | Higher Education News, Events and Jobs
6 months ago

Michigan faculty censure regents over protest response

The Faculty Senate demands, in the name of the values on which the United States and its public universities were founded, that the Regents cease the use of surveillance, policing, physical violence, and legal power as mechanisms to silence speech.
Education
fromBuzzFeed
7 months ago

A Teacher Is Giving Students Extra Credit If They Don't Use The Restroom During Class, And Parents Are Livid

"I feel the rule of giving extra credit for not using the bathroom is completely unfair, it's unethical, and inhumane because it disregards basic human needs..."
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