Harvard ‘misinformation’ journal sued for defamation, false statements
Founders of an African-American advocacy group filed a lawsuit against Harvard University and its Misinformation Review for allegedly publishing defamatory statements. Read more
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Twitter gives in to user requests for edit button
Twitter is finally giving its users the new feature they have most requested - an edit button. Read more
Degrees do pay off, and this state university system is proof
The collective ROI for 70,000 students is $60 billion more than if they had settled solely for high school diplomas. Read more
Incoming students required to pledge allegiance to anti-racism, social justice
The University of Richmond (UR) in Virginia is extending its implementation of anti-racist and social justice initiatives to admissions requirements. Read more
Virtual Exchanges Promote Equity in Global Learning
Proponents argue that virtual exchange programs shouldn’t be dismissed as “second best” to on-the-ground study abroad, and they can expand the global learning ecosystem in important ways. Read more
‘It’s had a chilling effect’: Florida teachers anxious about ‘don’t say gay’ bill
Michael Woods, a high school special education teacher in Palm Beach county, Florida, with 30 years of experience teaching and who grew up as a student in the area who was bullied for being gay, said he cried the night before this school year began in August 2022 because of anxiety related to Florida’s “don’t say gay” bill that went into effect in July 2022. Read more
Yale receives $1 million to study ‘anti-racist problem’ of video game hair
A Yale professor will lead a team seeking to dismantle racism inherent in video games thanks to a $1 million gift, according to an announcement from the university. Read more
Trump’s Truth Social barred from Google Play
Former US President Donald Trump's social media platform has been barred from Google Play. Read more
The racism on display at Brigham Young Friday fits a historical pattern
Over the weekend, the spotlight was on NCAA women’s volleyball, for the worst possible reasons. Read more
Student loan forgiveness rewards unwise decision-making, not hard work
The University of Alabama wasn’t the first school on my list as a high school senior. Read more
