Mental health is main cause of rising absences in England, say headteachers
Nearly nine out of 10 report marked rise in pupils missing school due to mental health issues since Covid pandemic Read more
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‘Tearing America Apart’: New book confronts ‘anti-white racism’
‘[A]nti-white policies have become so interwoven in the fabric of American life that we often fail to recognize them,’ author says Read more
House Republicans Advance Resolution to Block New Title IX Regs
In a busy Thursday meeting, the education committee also advanced the first legislation to combat antisemitism on campuses and block student athletes from unionizing. But LGBTQ+ protections sparked the hottest debate. Read more
Pupils set to race in self-built electric cars
Primary pupils are set to race in electric kit cars they have built themselves at school. Read more
Worried about being priced out of using AI? Here are some practical steps to get started
Skeptical faculty are beginning to change their tune on the implications of artificial intelligence in the classroom, so much so that some believe generative AI tools rival the instruction of a professor. Read more
University leaders ‘must decide what sustainability means’
Most initiatives are well-meaning but ‘short-term, scattered, uncoordinated and incoherent’ Read more
US school district where students held mock slave auction settles with DoJ
Federal investigation found evidence of repeated racist harassment among Hawkins county, Tennessee, students Read more
University of Florida offers ‘Data Feminisms’ class, won’t provide syllabus
The University of Florida plans to offer a “Data Feminisms” course this upcoming semester. Read more
Dan’s the man: Why Chinese women are looking to ChatGPT for love
Dan has been described as the “perfect man” who has “no flaws”. He is successful, kind, provides emotional support, always knows just what to say and is available 24/7. Read more
Short-Term Pell Amendment Blocked in Congress
The House Rules Committee has shot down an attempt to add legislation expanding the Pell Grant to workforce training programs that run between eight to 14 weeks to a must-pass national security and military bill. Read more
