Oregon university drops failing grades for students, citing ‘GPA fixation’
An Oregon university announced they will abandon failing letter grades, citing a “GPA fixation” that negatively impacts students. Read more
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.
An Oregon university announced they will abandon failing letter grades, citing a “GPA fixation” that negatively impacts students. Read more
Researchers at the world's biggest particle accelerator in Switzerland have submitted proposals for a new, much larger, supercollider. Read more
Colleges are pushing back admission deadlines after the latest FAFSA delay. But not all institutions will be affected equally, and many aren’t yet ready to make the call. Read more
Governor Maura Healey signed the order, titled 'Instituting Skill-Based Hiring Practices,' to 'reduce structural barriers that result in inequities in pay and access to employment.' Read more
Youth charity stem4 calls for more mental health support for under-18s to stem high absenteeism Read more
Amid the escalating border standoff between Texas and the White House over illegal immigration, misinformation has spread in China that the Lone Star state has officially declared war to secede from the US. Read more
Pressure to publish is seen as “contributing factor” to recent deaths, as India’s leading university faces backlash on doctoral monitoring. Read more
A University of Chicago group that wants the university to divest from fossil fuels claims to have filed a legal complaint with the Illinois Attorney General’s Office, alleging the school has violated its legal obligation by investing its endowment in oil and gas companies. Read more
Student organizations held a silent protest at South Carolina State University on Wednesday as the university’s board of trustees consider eliminating academic programs at the university. Read more
Survey finds evidence of ‘emerging digital divide’ as majority of undergraduates say they use generative AI to help with assessments Read more