Dutch school bars parents from marks-sharing app in push to lower pupil stress
Experiment for a term prompted by research showing that sharing every result put added pressure on students Read more
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Here’s everything Trump promised regarding higher ed reform during his campaign
Donald Trump pledged to make major reforms to higher education during his presidential campaign. Read more
Future-ready universities must focus on these 3 important concepts
In an ever-changing market, professionals of all kinds are experiencing a need to learn and pivot in different areas. University faculty, staff and instructors are in a unique position as they are ingrained in the latest industry trends while also teaching and guiding the future generation of young professionals. Read more
What Trump’s Victory Means for Higher Ed
Donald Trump’s first term shined a political spotlight on higher ed that has only grown more glaring since. A second could bring more sweeping changes. Read more
Massey withholds student union funds over ‘governance issues’
‘Alarming precedent’, says union; ‘interim solution’ pending ‘appropriate governance’, says university Read more
Report finds ‘shocking and dispiriting’ fall in children reading for pleasure
National Literacy Trust finds only 35% of eight to 18-year-olds enjoy reading in their spare time, a sharp drop on last year to the lowest figure yet recorded Read more
5 Good-News Stories to Distract You From the Election
Need a break from the polls and predictions? We’ve got you covered. Read more
Pennsylvania colleges are trying to grow their out-of-state enrollments
New Yorker Jenell Virgilio poured hours of research into her college decision. She consulted acquaintances. She noted advertisements on her phone. Read more
Ontario medical schools’ overseas students ban ‘cheap populism’
While critics dismiss direct impact of proposal as ‘rather meaningless’, concerns about broader messaging loom large Read more
University fees in England to rise next autumn for first time in eight years
Ministers to announce increase in annual fees, which have been capped at £9,250 since 2017 Read more
