FutureLearn chief executive Andy Hancock exits after GUS takeover
Online education firm chaired by former universities minister brings in Global University Systems staffer Read more
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Teaching is a ‘political act’: University of North Texas education class
A University of North Texas course trains future K-12 educators to use classrooms as spaces for liberal race and sexual activism through materials on racial justice and LGBT identity – and calls teaching a “political act.” Read more
China’s new human gene-editing rules worry experts
New rules in China to regulate gene editing in humans don't go far enough, a leading expert has warned scientists. Read more
Why Aren’t More Institutions Following Colorado College and RISD?
Two prominent undergraduate colleges announced that they were leaving the U.S. News rankings. Will more colleges follow them? Read more
Following education, workforce trends, FL may introduce career-themed courses in middle school
A bipartisan bill recently introduced in the Florida State House would help expand career-themed courses for middle school students as applications for jobs requiring vocational education plummet nationwide. Read more
Chinese students sue education ministry over rainbow flag penalty
Rainbow flag has become ‘target of surveillance’ for university authorities rooting out activism, says scholar Read more
How mega-universities manage to teach hundreds of thousands of students
It’s worth taking a step back to look at how the largest providers of online education in the U.S. teach remote students. Read more
‘Adulting 101’ offered at Michigan State University
Michigan State University’s Extension school offers free guidance to young people who need help with the basics of growing up. Read more
Zoom boss Greg Tomb fired ‘without cause’
Video conferencing platform Zoom has sacked its president, Greg Tomb, a former Google executive. Read more
Microcredentials Confuse Employers, Colleges and Learners
Three recent studies highlight confusion about alternative credentials. But all parties seek quality, verifiable, bite-size, low-priced online offerings targeting specific industries. Read more
