A parent’s guide to AP classes
A 4.0 GPA isn’t enough to get into any college you want anymore.
The world.edu network focuses on education, science, innovation and the environment.
Here you can submit and vote on the best content from the world’s leading organisations and websites.
Businesses rush to make big sustainability pledges
Many businesses are making bold commitments this week to cut carbon emissions, switch to renewable power and support and even finance sustainable development ...
Killing a Tenure-Like System
Faculty members at the State College of Florida don’t have tenure ...
How to recruit millennials? Pay their college loans
Along with competitive pay, employers offer a range of benefits in hopes of attracting the best and brightest workers.
The story of a shy academic
When I got my first academic job in 1996, it was easy enough to be invisible.
West Virginia University’s study uncovered Volkswagen emission plot
Researchers from West Virginia University said they had no idea their study of vehicle emissions from Volkswagen diesel cars would jolt the German auto manufacturer into an apology and send its stock price plummeting.
Fake iPhone 6s on sale in China
Counterfeiters cash in on the wait buyers face for the latest Apple iPhone by selling fake models from fake Apple stores.
Chinese university offers dating course
The increasingly skewed sex ratio in China not only worries the parents of marriageable young people, but also their schools.
Sustainable Development Goal 11: Make cities safe and sustainable
Who doesn’t want to live in a comfortable home, enjoy a safe working environment and be part of a community that contributes to your quality of life?
Do MOOCs Help?
Unlike at colleges and universities, where students finish their studies and leave with a diploma, most learners who complete one of Coursera’s massive open online courses report benefits that help them in less measurable ways.
