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fromwww.mercurynews.com
26 minutes ago

S.F. Ballet dancer, Stanford student: A young artist's balancing act

"I had been that overwhelmed undergraduate in real life, trying to keep up with demanding economics classes at Stanford University, while simultaneously dancing during a 46-week season as a member of San Francisco's corps de ballet."
San Francisco
fromHarvard Gazette
1 hour ago

IT Summit focuses on balancing AI challenges and opportunities - Harvard Gazette

"Technology underpins every aspect of Harvard," said Klara Jelinkova, vice president and University chief information officer, who opened the event by praising IT staff for their impact across the University.
Online learning
#strikes
#special-needs
#parenting
#child-development
#community
#community-engagement
fromsilive
8 hours ago
Education

How Staten Island students re-created Van Gogh's 'The Starry Night' | In Class column

fromsilive
8 hours ago
Education

How Staten Island students re-created Van Gogh's 'The Starry Night' | In Class column

#lgbtq-rights
#ofsted
#technology
fromZDNET
6 days ago
Tech industry

How to easily upskill and build IT experience that hiring managers will love - at home

fromZDNET
1 day ago
Apple

The iPad I recommend to most users is under $300 in every color at Amazon

fromZDNET
6 days ago
Tech industry

How to easily upskill and build IT experience that hiring managers will love - at home

fromZDNET
1 day ago
Apple

The iPad I recommend to most users is under $300 in every color at Amazon

fromwww.bbc.com
12 hours ago

Government urged to keep education plans for children with special needs

Campaigners warn that education, health and care plans (EHCPs) are 'precious legal protections', emphasizing that abolishing them could leave thousands without vital educational support.
Education
fromwww.theguardian.com
13 hours ago

It is this government's moral mission to give every child in Britain the best start in life | Bridget Phillipson

Jenna found support through local family support services, essential for breastfeeding advice and creating a playgroup for her son, reaffirming her parenting journey.
US politics
fromwww.theguardian.com
14 hours ago

After disability benefits, is Labour really about to target the educational rights of special needs children? | John Harris

Keir Starmer and his colleagues face crucial decisions regarding disability policies in response to the recent backlash over benefit cuts, with significant implications for affected individuals.
UK news
#school-districts
fromBoston.com
1 day ago
Education

Anti-Defamation League condemns alleged 'pervasive antisemitic harassment' at Concord-Carlisle schools

fromBoston.com
1 day ago
Education

Anti-Defamation League condemns alleged 'pervasive antisemitic harassment' at Concord-Carlisle schools

#stem
fromTruthout
1 day ago

Schools Are Going Underground to Avoid Trump's Immigration Dragnet

Schools and organizations serving undocumented students are increasingly conducting their activities underground to avoid being targeted by the Trump administration. They fear federal audits and funding cuts.
Education
fromThe Mercury News
1 day ago

Saratoga High students donate their time, talent during summer vacation

Our students continue to inspire us with their compassion and commitment to others. These service projects reflect the heart of our district: students who lead with kindness, empathy and a desire to make their community stronger.
Fundraising
#leadership
#ai
fromTruthout
1 day ago
Education

Regulating AI Isn't Enough. Let's Dismantle the Logic That Put It in Schools.

fromTruthout
1 day ago
Education

Regulating AI Isn't Enough. Let's Dismantle the Logic That Put It in Schools.

fromThe Hill
1 day ago

Zohran Mamdani's education agenda would set New York City up for failure

Zohran Mamdani's education platform rejects school choice, advocating for public school funding while opposing charter schools and vouchers.
NYC politics
fromsilive
1 day ago

Staten Island Academy to unveil new learning spaces in September

Staten Island Academy will open a new 2D Art Studio, a Library and Multi-Cultural Center, and an Innovation Lab in September for students.
Education
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 day ago

The radical 1960s schools experiment that created a whole new alphabet and left thousands of children unable to spell

The Initial Teaching Alphabet was a radical, little-known educational experiment trialled in British schools during the 1960s and 70s, aimed at facilitating quicker reading.
Education
fromBavarian Football Works
2 days ago
Bayern Munich

Learning on the job: Bayern Munich youngsters still have school while playing at Club World Cup

Bayern Munich includes young players in Club World Cup while ensuring they continue their education.
fromBusiness Insider
2 days ago

She moved from Maryland to Morocco for a better life. She didn't expect to start a school in her home.

"I started with four kids out of my own house, and then I just started building a little school, and now it's been 13 years and I have this school that now has 60 to 65 students."
Education
#architecture
fromwww.newsshopper.co.uk
3 days ago

Controversial move sees Sidcup youth centre handed over to college for 25 years

Sidcup Youth Centre in Burnt Oak Lane will be taken over by Rose Bruford College on a 25-year lease, causing backlash from the local community.
Education
#youth-development
fromwww.cbc.ca
3 days ago
Education

How some students with disabilities avoid the 'transition cliff' after high school | CBC News

fromwww.cbc.ca
3 days ago
Education

How some students with disabilities avoid the 'transition cliff' after high school | CBC News

fromwww.bbc.com
3 days ago

Starmer told me he'd met every challenge. But things look bad right now - very bad

Starmer is determined that the problems of recent weeks will not overshadow the achievements he believes deserve just as much attention.
UK news
fromNature
3 days ago

I help to build support systems for Latina researchers

Even though I'm not in academia any more, that doesn't mean the work I do is not related to teaching or learning. I still aim to inspire.
Women
fromIndependent
3 days ago

'I basically lost my speech language skills. I didn't know how to communicate' - Dublin star Niamh Crowley on recovery from rare disease

Niamh Crowley has enjoyed significant personal achievements since her recovery, including winning her first All-Ireland senior football medal and pursuing higher education.
Women
fromPsychology Today
3 days ago

Are Early School Start Times Harmful for Kindergarteners?

Little research has looked at early school start times for the youngest children, with a recent study indicating kindergarteners get less sleep when school begins early.
Education
#entrepreneurship
fromThe Art Newspaper - International art news and events
3 days ago

Trump seeks to defund Institute of American Indian Arts

The IAIA currently enrolls around 850 students from 92 federally recognised tribes, most of whom come from rural reservations. Founded in 1962, IAIA is considered the "birthplace of contemporary Indigenous art".
Education
#diversity
fromQNS
4 days ago
US politics

Queens Council Members celebrate $2.5 million in funding for AAPI curriculum - QNS

fromQNS
4 days ago
US politics

Queens Council Members celebrate $2.5 million in funding for AAPI curriculum - QNS

#artificial-intelligence
fromNextgov.com
4 days ago
Artificial intelligence

New MIT study suggests that too much AI use could increase cognitive decline

Overreliance on AI tools like ChatGPT negatively impacts cognitive functions in students, leading to reduced brain connectivity and memory retention.
fromPsychology Today
6 days ago
Education

A Positive Spin on Student AI Use

Concerns about technology in education are historical, echoing Plato's worries about writing's impact on memory and learning.
#healthcare
fromHarvard Gazette
4 days ago

Mounting case against notion that boys are born better at math - Harvard Gazette

"The headline conclusion is that the gender gap emerges when systematic instruction in mathematics begins," summarized Spelke, the Marshall L. Berkman Professor of Psychology.
Science
fromianVisits
4 days ago
London

The London Buzz - 3rd July 2025

Innovative pest control measures are employed at Euston station with a Harris Hawk.
#literature
fromAbove the Law
4 days ago
Social justice

TN Govt. Saves School Children From Smut Like Magic Tree House, Calvin & Hobbes, & A Light In The Attic - Above the Law

fromAbove the Law
4 days ago
Social justice

TN Govt. Saves School Children From Smut Like Magic Tree House, Calvin & Hobbes, & A Light In The Attic - Above the Law

fromwww.berkeleyside.org
4 days ago

Remembering Kathy Paxson, financial manager, crafter, creator of songs and games

Kathy Rawson Paxson was a bright and inquisitive person, often bringing her family together, and remembered for her warmth and creativity, especially in crafts.
Miscellaneous
fromwww.amny.com
4 days ago

Op-Ed | New York must do more for hidden hero' military families | amNewYork

The State of New York has expanded the Veterans Tuition Award program to include noncombat veterans, recognizing the contributions of all military service members.
US politics
#books
#higher-education
fromwww.amny.com
5 days ago
Higher education

New Yorkers pursuing in-demand' jobs will get free community college, Hochul announces | amNewYork

fromwww.amny.com
5 days ago
Higher education

New Yorkers pursuing in-demand' jobs will get free community college, Hochul announces | amNewYork

fromwww.times-series.co.uk
4 days ago
Higher education

University launches teaching degree apprenticeship to help primary schools

Middlesex University offers a four-year teacher degree apprenticeship to turn teaching assistants into qualified teachers.
fromwww.theguardian.com
4 days ago

The two Mr Ps on life in the classroom: I've worked with teachers who have been hit or kicked'

The inboxes of educators are overflowing with bizarre show-and-tell items brought in by children, highlighting a surprising aspect of British society and childhood innocence.
Education
fromwww.amny.com
4 days ago

Report card time: NYC Public Schools see uptick in reading and math scores during 2024-25 academic year | amNewYork

In the 2024-25 school year, New York City Public School elementary students demonstrated improved academic performance, with a notable rise in reading and math scores. The percentage of students scoring above the national median in reading increased from 39.1% in 2024 to 41.6% in 2025, indicating significant growth. Similarly, math scores saw an increase from 35.2% to 38.4%. These numbers reflect a focused effort to enhance educational outcomes for students across the city.
Education
fromwww.independent.co.uk
4 days ago

School children put in detention because parents can't afford uniform

A new survey shows that more than two in five parents report their children faced negative consequences at school for being unable to afford the required uniform.
Canada news
fromBrooklyn Eagle
4 days ago

Carol Pino Learning Farm officially opens with ribbon-cutting celebration

"We end the day with the kids reflecting on having visited us and to think of what they can advocate for in their own community," Camillieri said. "They can do something in the spirit of Carol when they leave."
Education
fromSFGATE
5 days ago

San Francisco ethnic studies course survives, set to undergo audit

"Ethnic studies is really an embedded part of most every SFUSD high school's academic sequence. It's not something that can be easily removed and replaced, especially on such short notice," Klafter said.
Education
fromThe Mercury News
5 days ago

Cal Maritime officially merges with Cal Poly

"We've been anticipating this time between now and last November and we're looking forward to the new collaboration and coordination," Cal Poly Maritime Director of University Affairs Chelsea McClain said. "We will be integrating the academic year from quarter to semester. Cal Maritime was already semester and now Cal Poly will transition."
California
fromwww.theguardian.com
5 days ago

French PM Francois Bayrou failed to act on abuse at Catholic boarding school, report says

The report found persistent violence in public and private schools across France and accused the state of failing to act against it.
France news
#funding-cuts
fromwww.mercurynews.com
5 days ago

Everyone is welcome' classroom sign violates new Idaho law, state's attorney general says

The banner declaring 'Everyone is welcome here' in Idaho's classrooms has been deemed illegal under House Bill 41, which bans political, religious, or ideological expressions in schools.
US politics
fromBusline News
5 days ago

Pennsylvania Bus Association's Scholarship Program Winners Announced - Busline News

The Pennsylvania Bus Association (PBA) has announced its 2025 Annual Scholarship Awards winners during the PBA Annual Conference in Glen Allen, VA.
Education
fromwww.standard.co.uk
5 days ago

Two more London schools to merge as pupil numbers plummet

The new merged primary school will operate from the St Bede's site starting September 2025 and will extend the age range to include children aged 7-11.
Education
fromIntelligencer
5 days ago

The Black Americans Gentrifying Ghana

"When Trump won, it became a very important date for me. I needed to take my family out. I did not want to be present in the country while people were celebrating that."
Travel
fromSlate Magazine
5 days ago

The White Revolution Was a Modernization Project Begun in the 1960s in Which Country?

Every weekday, a challenging quiz on a specific topic is hosted by Ray Hamel, allowing participants to test their knowledge and skills in various subjects.
History
#lgbtq
fromwww.independent.co.uk
6 days ago

Families say they may have to homeschool children if school closes amid VAT raid

Bishop Challoner School in Bromley faces shutting down within days due to financial pressures and a controversial VAT policy, impacting families relying on its services.
Canada news
fromNature
6 days ago

Extend your reach by turning your lessons into podcasts

Making a podcast allows students to engage with biology content flexibly, whether they're commuting, exercising, or otherwise occupied, catering to diverse learning needs.
Online learning
#germany
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