UCL and students settle dispute over Covid teaching
A confidential settlement has been reached after legal action over online and cancelled teaching.
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Judge Orders U.S. to Facilitate Return of College Student Who Was Deported in Error
A federal prosecutor said last month that ICE had made a “mistake” in deporting Any Lucia López Belloza, a college freshman in Massachusetts, to Honduras.
Jury Deadlocked in Trial of Pro-Palestinian Demonstrators at Stanford
A judge declared a mistrial after a jury could not reach a verdict in a case in which five current and former students were charged with felonies.
Measles Outbreak Hits Ave Maria University in Florida
More than 40 people have fallen ill at Ave Maria University, raising fears that college campuses may soon experience more measles outbreaks.
2 Dead, One Wounded in Shooting at South Carolina State University
The violence on Thursday night took place in a residence hall near the site of two other shootings in October.
Texas University Closes Exhibition With Anti-ICE Artwork
The exhibition at the University of North Texas by a Mexican-born artist included the language “Immigration and Cruelty Enforcement.”
One Last Chat With David Brooks
Before leaving The Times after 22 years, David Brooks responds to readers’ questions.
San Francisco teachers strike ends as tentative deal reached with district
School district says students will return next week after teachers demanded higher wages and more health benefits
San Francisco teachers who have been on strike over wages and family health benefits have reached a tentative agreement with the school district.
The San Francisco unified school district (SFUSD) says schools will reopen to staff on Friday and to students on Wednesday after two...
Justice Department Sues Harvard for Admissions Records
The Trump administration appears to have renewed its pressure campaign against Harvard since President Trump backtracked this month on a possible settlement with the Ivy League school.
San Francisco Teachers End Strike After 4 Days
Public schools are expected to reopen on Wednesday for 50,000 students in the city. Teachers demanded higher wages and health care benefits.
What is the new gender guidance for schools and colleges in England?
Advice on how to respond to students questioning their birth gender has been updated. Here are the key changes
Ministers have released updated guidance on how schools and colleges in England should respond to students who are questioning their birth gender. How is it different to the previous Department for Education (DfE) guidance, released under the Conservatives in 2023?
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Manhattan Has Its Own Historian
Harold Holzer, an expert on Abraham Lincoln, is taking over the role of borough historian. He is looking ahead to some significant milestones this year.
Hundreds of Children Are in ICE Detention
The number of children being detained has spiked since last year. Families describe poor conditions and little education.
Milan Has an Affordable Housing Crisis. Can the Olympic Village Help?
The accommodation for athletes includes a video game lounge, massage room and a range of food options. Starting from September, it will house students — or at least those who can afford the rent.
Reeves urged to reassure MPs over public finances amid £6bn-a-year Send costs
City analysts say financial market investors will be worried if cost is deducted from budget surplus
Rachel Reeves is under pressure to reassure MPs over the state of the UK’s public finances, amid concerns that the rising cost of special educational needs and disabilities (Send) could leave a significant hole in the government’s financial buffer.
Meg Hillier, the chair of the all-party House...
National Student Pride to end after 21 years
Organisers say sponsorship has dwindled over recent years, meaning this weekend’s event will be its last.
‘Locking my phone away at school reduces stress’
Solihull’s Alderbrook School has implemented a smartphone ban and some pupils have welcomed it.
More exam stress at 15 linked to higher risk of depression as young adult – study
UK charity warns against excessive academic pressure and suggests reducing the number of high-stakes tests
Exam stress at age 15 can increase the risk of depression and self-harm into early adulthood, research suggests.
Academic pressure is known to have a detrimental impact on mood and overall wellbeing, but until now few studies had examined the long-term effects on mental health.
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Ontario Lifts Tuition Freeze at Public Universities
The move will allow the schools to raise tuition for the first time since 2019 as part of a broader plan to boost funding for higher education in the Canadian province.
‘Vast majority’ of parents should be involved if children question their gender, schools told
School leaders welcome the “greater clarity” on how to handle the polarising issue for parents and pupils.
How A.I. Companies Are Preying on College Students
In a short time, A.I. companies have warped the landscape of higher education.