Children to be taught how to spot extremist content and fake news online
Education secretary launches review of curriculum in primary and secondary schools in England aimed at teaching critical thinking Read more
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Trump uses ‘coded speech about race,’ journalism professor says
President Donald Trump uses “coded” language about race according to a University of Colorado professor. Read more
Oregon higher education leaders propose budget they say will jeopardize programs and raise costs for students
The board tasked with broad oversight of Oregon’s public universities and community colleges signed off on its $4.75 billion budget proposal Thursday. But the Oregon Higher Education Coordinating Commission was not happy with it. Read more
How to protect your brain from ageing
Lara Lewington travels to California to meet the scientists and experts researching our brain health, and investigating whether we can change how our brains age. Read more
AAUP Ends Two-Decade Opposition to Academic Boycotts
In 2005, the American Association of University Professors spoke out against this form of protest amid calls for scholars to spurn Israeli institutions. Now, the group says boycotts “can be considered legitimate tactical responses.” Read more
Shift to relationship bans ‘signals new approach in universities’
Regulator’s decision to shelve register of staff-student relationships in favour of recommending ban indicative of changing culture in institutions, academics say Read more
Christian and conservative professors divided over Louisiana’s new Ten Commandments law
Political science professors at conservative and Christian colleges are split over the constitutionality of a new Louisiana law that requires all public schools to display the Ten Commandments in every classroom. Read more
Disability Ruling Against Calif. College is ‘Wake-Up Call’ for Others
After eight years of litigation, a federal judge has ordered West Los Angeles College to provide on-campus transportation for two students by the start of the fall semester. The ruling may have broader implications. Read more
The AI tech aiming to identify future Olympians
Fans at the Olympics are trying out a new AI-powered talent spotting system that hopes to find the gold medallists of the future. Its developers aim to use a portable version of the technology to bring advanced sport science to remote areas around the world. Read more
