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
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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
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
Humanities majors are thriving at Grove City College, bucking trend of decline nationwide
An English professor at Grove City College, a Christian university in Pennsylvania, explained why he believes humanities majors are up at his school despite a national decline. Read more
‘Terror’ threats continue into 2022-23 at several universities, including Howard
Institutions should ensure their policies and procures in responding to bomb threats are updated. Read more
‘Campaigning to keep the lights on’: the desperate plight of England’s schools and universities
Education leaders in England fear one thing: that schools, colleges and universities will be hammered by the cost of living crisis but will not be enough of a priority to get the help they need from government. And they see little hope from a change in leadership at No 10. Read more
Universities compounded the student mental health crisis during the pandemic
In study from Boston University (BU), researchers found that mental health is worsening among college students in the United States. Read more
Teacher Education Programs Desperately Seek Students
Education colleges and teacher preparation programs are creating new incentives to lure students, hoping to reverse years of enrollment declines and fill classroom vacancies. Read more
