One in six vapes confiscated at English schools spiked with ‘zombie drug’
Warning of risk of serious harm as synthetic drug spice found in vapes in 28 of 38 schools tested Read more
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House GOP launches Merit Caucus to combat DEI in education, advance ‘American dream’
Two House Republicans this month launched a Merit Caucus to work to prioritize excellence in classrooms and combat growing trends in K-12 and higher education advancing diversity, equity and inclusion. Read more
AI v The Mind: Can AI tell better jokes than a human?
British comedian Karen Hobbs tells jokes written by generative AI to an audience to see how they land. Will it be belly-laughs or tumbleweed? Beyond the entertainment value lies a deeper question: what does it mean for technology to replicate something as inherently human as humour? Can algorithms truly grasp the nuances of comedic timing and cultural references that elicit genuine laughter from an audience? Read more
2U Bankruptcy Adds Fuel to OPM Uncertainties
The company once hailed as a pioneer in online program management declared Chapter 11 bankruptcy Thursday. How should—and will—colleges who partner with the company handle the news? Read more
Trump assassination posts test boundaries of academic freedom
Many scholars were criticised for their comments after the Pennsylvania shooting but should those involved be losing their jobs? Read more
Third of Team GB athletes for Paris Olympics educated privately
Study finds 33.3% of squad went to private schools, up nine percentage points from 24% in 2016 team Read more
93 percent of top-ranked university presidents donate to Democrats
About 93 percent of the 25 top-ranked U.S. universities’ presidents donated to Democrat campaign funds, according to a College Fix analysis of federal and state political campaign donation data. Read more
Shares drop in US and Asia as AI stocks slide
Financial markets in the US and Asia have fallen sharply as investors sell off shares in technology companies, with artificial intelligence (AI) stocks hit particularly hard. Read more
The Rise of ‘Anti-OPMs’
Online program managers have long been criticized for their decades-long contracts and revenue-sharing models. Some colleges are opting for an alternative: online program enablement. Read more
Harris presidency could bring loan forgiveness and access focus
Candidate with a track record of pushing for affordability in higher education nears White House run as Republicans go in other direction with JD Vance Read more
