Islamist Party’s Rise Overshadows Student Revolution in Bangladesh
The party is dedicated to running the country under Islamic law, but ran on a more moderate platform. It gained far more seats in last week’s election than it ever had before.
Education
Texas Students Protest ICE Despite Gov. Greg Abbott’s Threats
In dozens of states, students have staged walkouts over immigration enforcement. In Texas, they’re doing so despite threats from Gov. Greg Abbott.
Shattered dreams: How the battle for Sunderland’s glass centre turned into a political flashpoint
Custodian University of Sunderland says renovation costs of £45m are too high and building must be pulled down. Not without a fight, say locals, who believe they’re being taken for fools
The “little pieces of Sunderland” produced by the city’s glassmaking factory for more than a century can be traced back to an even older story that began in the seventh century, when English glassmaking...
Alfred Blumstein, Who Transformed the Study of Crime, Dies at 95
An engineer by training, he used systems theory and quantitative analysis to examine criminal behavior, revealing the systemic patterns of crime.
Roy Medvedev, Soviet Era Historian and Dissident, Is Dead at 100
His score of books and hundreds of essays documented Stalinist executions, Communist repressions and censorship, and the transition to post-Soviet Russia.
Teacher ‘drunk’ at two different schools banned
A panel says Julia Leith’s actions “could potentially damage the public’s perception of a teacher”.
How Former N.Y.C. Schools Chief Joel Klein Became Friendly With Epstein
Mr. Klein, who led an education technology company after running the New York City school system, met with Jeffrey Epstein over a period of several months in 2013.
Concerns over thousands of suspensions at two schools
Almost 3,000 suspensions were handed out at one of the Cornwall schools during 2023/24, data shows.
New Research Absolves the Woman Blamed for a Dynasty’s Ruin
A Chinese king’s infatuation with a woman was seen as the reason that a golden age collapsed. Evidence suggests climate change and internal strife played bigger roles.
UCL and students settle dispute over Covid teaching
A confidential settlement has been reached after legal action over online and cancelled teaching.
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.