UK blocks University of Manchester sensor deal with Chinese company
The UK government has prevented the University of Manchester licensing vision-sensing technology to a Chinese company, on national security grounds. Read more
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Palestinian teacher awarded $1M prize
An elementary teacher who grew up in a Palestinian refugee camp has won a $1 million prize recognizing the "outstanding contribution" she has made to her profession.
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Toronto schools halt student trips to US
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Trump administration ending Michelle Obama’s girls education program
The Trump administration is discontinuing a signature girls education initiative championed by former first lady Michelle Obama, according to officials.
Student ‘graduates’ on the subway
Jerich Alcantara, a 22-year-old student, decided to perform a makeshift graduation after the subway train's emergency break was pulled and he missed his actual ceremony.
