Expert calls for changes to make vocational education more appealing
Vocational education can play an important role in China's poverty relief efforts, says an education expert and national political advisor.
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‘No Plans’ to Delete Free Content
Institutions say they will not follow in Berkeley’s footsteps and delete publicly available educational content.
Texas A-F system ignites controversy
The preliminary results for the Texas Education Agency’s new A-F accountability rating system, which were published Jan. 6, have school districts across the state up in arms, especially the portion of the ratings that measure postsecondary readiness.
US scientific leadership ‘may falter’ as Trump ponders cuts
Reports that the Trump administration is seeking to cut the budget of a US agency responsible for environmental research by almost one-fifth have been seen as offering an early insight into how the new president will treat science funding.
How a proposed strip mine brought conflict to South Africa’s wild coast
The murder of activist Sikhosiphi Rhadebe has not stopped communities in South Africa’s Pondoland region from opposing plans for a major titanium mine.
Intel buys driverless car technology firm Mobileye
US chipmaker Intel is taking a big bet on driverless cars with a $15.3bn (£12.5bn) takeover of specialist Mobileye.
Deep Cuts at Aquinas in Tennessee
About 60 of 76 faculty and staff members will be out of their jobs.
International applications to US universities stall
Nearly 40 per cent of US universities are seeing declines in applications from international students
Metro State faculty sue college
The former senate president and a former lecturer at Metropolitan State University of Denver have sued the college claiming they were punished or fired after reporting alleged sexual improprieties by the university’s marketing chairman.
Scientists fighting over gene editing patent
In the world of genetic-editing technology known as CRISPR, a major battle is brewing between rival scientists who both feel they deserve the patent.
