University entrants from deprived areas on the rise in Scotland
Two institutions enrol almost 40 per cent of all students from poorer regions as intake drops at other universities Read more
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Gregory Washington’s Gamble
The president of George Mason — and faculty leaders — may be punished for defending university policies. Read more
What screen time does to children’s brains is more complicated than it seems
The other day, while I was doing some household chores, I handed my youngest child his dad's iPad to keep him entertained. But after a while I suddenly felt uneasy: I wasn't keeping a close eye on how long he had spent using it or what he was looking at. So I told him it was time to stop. Read more
Psychology Course Urges Students to Make Friends
A class at Emmanuel College teaches students the tools for living a happy life, including altruism, gratitude, time in nature and social connection. Read more
‘Radical shift’: New laws are placing limits on higher ed
State lawmakers have pitched dozens of new laws that aim to “extend a web of control” over higher ed, according to a prominent anti-censorship group. Read more
Teachers moving from ‘progressive states’ into Oklahoma to be vetted by pro-Constitution test
The Oklahoma State Department of Education will roll out an assessment to test teachers moving in from “progressive states” to ensure they have a strong grasp of the U.S. constitution before they are given a teaching credential for the Sooner State. Read mre
Asian international students shift to tech and health courses
New data shows applicants increasingly choosing computing and healthcare degrees in the UK, as post-study work options take precedence Read more
