Harvard’s China ties are even stronger than you thought
A recent analysis by Bloomberg showed that Harvard University has received millions of dollars from China in the last six years.
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Scientists offered €1,000 to publish null results
A German research institute is offering scientists a €1,000 (£847) bonus if they publish null results or a replication study as part of its bid to reshape academic incentives.
Time for a Tune-Up?
During the last decade, historians worked together to commonly define graduates' desired skills, knowledge and "habits of mind." Here's what that "tuning" accomplished -- and where it fell short.
School district scraps traditional ‘A-F’ grading system for kinder, gentler model
New grading scales obscure a child’s true performance
College cancels class for day-long ‘diversity’ event
Butler University's arts college canceled classes for a day to hold a diversity and inclusion workshop.
Texas State assignment asks future teachers to argue ‘whiteness is a construct of privilege’
Students studying to become teachers at Texas State University who take the course “Public Education in a Multicultural Society” are required to complete a series of assignments on “whitene
Soros university network ‘to build resilience and sustainability’
Vice-chancellor of new global alliance says network will involve ‘multilayered cooperation’ and different levels of membership
Another Trump Budget, Likely DOA
Administration touts major boost in spending for career and technical education, but proposed cuts to student aid and core research programs draw colleges' ire.
Colorado State University to offer cannabis degree
A “cannabis degree” might sound like a joke from the 70s. But now, it’s a real thing.
Continuous assessment ‘may be more stressful’ for students
Universities must monitor the impact on student stress and staff workload as they shift away from “high-stakes” exams and towards using technology to conduct “continuous” assessment, a report says
