Labour scraps UK’s planned national academy for mathematics
Body proposed by former government was seen as a way of upskilling workforce and growing the economy Read more
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Italy revives policy of failing badly behaved pupils to ‘bring back respect’
Grades for conduct’, similar to a law introduced by Mussolini, aims to tackle rising aggression towards teachers Read more
The View From the FAFSA Trenches
A government investigation offered a look behind the scenes of the federal aid fiasco this week. Financial aid professionals say it confirmed their most cynical suspicions. Read more
Arizona State U. scholars condemn ‘white ownership’ of Shakespeare
Two faculty members condemned “white ownership” of Shakespeare and the state’s manipulation of black history during an “Appropriation Series” at Arizona State University last week. Read more
Only 1 in 5 California community college students makes it to a university, audit says
Many students start community college with the hope of getting an associate degree and then transferring to a four-year institution, such as a California State University or University of California campus. Read more
Canadian recruitment collapse ‘a warning’ to UK and Australia
Leading anglophone nations risk squandering hard-built reputation for welcoming international students, say sector leaders Read more
IUK Universities are in a hole: linking student fees to inflation is the fairest way forward
To ensure less privileged students are not put off, a more progressive system for repayment of loans is also urgently needed Read more
Court rules for fired U. Louisville professor who criticized gender ideology
Medical doctor who offered his criticism of treatments for minors with gender confusion can sue University of Louisville officials, a federal court ruled Read more
How Much Do Students Really Read?
Students are turning to YouTube, podcasts and ChatGPT-crafted summaries rather than actually reading their assignments for class. Professors are unsure how to adapt. Read more
Earth to briefly gain second ‘moon’, scientists say
Get ready for a cosmic surprise this autumn - Earth is about to get a second moon, according to scientists. Read more
