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Seven of 12 proposed science textbooks for Texas 8th graders were rejected Friday by the Republican-controlled state Board of Education because they propose solutions to the climate emergency or were published by a company with an environmental, social, and governance policy. Read more
News reports broke Thursday that the pro-Palestine protester who apparently killed Paul Kessler, an elderly Jewish man participating in a pro-Israel event, is a professor at Moorpark College. Read more
The education secretary has expressed “deep concern” that some children are missing lessons to join protests backing a ceasefire in Gaza, with hundreds estimated to have joined school strikes on Friday. Read more
The voter-approved “Millionaire’s Tax” in Massachusetts will cover tuition for about 25,000 students at state universities and community colleges, Gov. Maura Healey announced Wednesday. Read more
The University of Washington Department of Psychology violated a non-discrimination policy by putting “inappropriate” emphasis on applicants’ race in a hiring decision earlier this year, a university investigation found. Read more
Pell Grants were officially restored for incarcerated students in July. But helping them access the funds is a multi-step process for colleges and corrections agencies. Read more
Overseas universities could profit from ‘escape route’ role, as China’s women resist political pressure to produce the next generation Read more
Parents at a regional Catholic college in New South Wales are welcoming a proposed change to the school week that would mean seniors spend Mondays at home. Read more
Nearly half of Harvard University freshmen don’t believe in God, according to survey results from the student newspaper. Read more
Over the next five years, New College of Florida plans to become the best liberal arts college in America. Heavier than the crown is the price tag: The newly revamped conservative college, home to fewer than 1,000 students, is seeking $400 million, according to a business plan released last week. Read more
