Harvard’s Anti-Woke Era Has Arrived. It’s Even More Stifling.
Wasn’t this supposed to be the golden era of free expression on college campuses?
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Ghana: Inter-House Maths and Science Quiz Competition Held in Koforidua
[Ghanaian Times] Dr Emmanuel Attah Kumah with contestants and quizmasters
UK accounting body to halt remote exams amid AI cheating
Candidates will have to sit assessments in person unless there are exceptional circumstances, says ACCA
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The world’s largest accounting body is to stop students being allowed to take exams remotely to crack down on a rise in cheating on tests that underpin professional qualifications.
The Association of Chartered Certified Accountants (ACCA), which has almost...
School pupils meet-ups ‘a lifeline’ for retirement housing residents
A scheme that started four years ago brings primary school pupils together with elderly residents living nearby.
Kenya: Ruto Confirms CBC Transition Ready, Warns Against Politicising Education
[Capital FM] Nairobi — President William Ruto has assured Kenyans that the Competency-Based Curriculum (CBC) program is fully funded and prepared for the upcoming transition to senior school, while warning against political interference and misinformation in the education sector.
Kenya: Govt Has Allocated Sh44bn to Ensure Smooth Transition of 1.13 Million Students to Senior School – President Ruto
[Capital FM] Nairobi — The government has released Sh44 billion to guarantee that 1.13 million students transition seamlessly from junior to senior school, President William Ruto announced on Sunday.
Kenya: Education Ministry Declines 66,000 Grade 10 Placement Appeals Over School Capacity Constraints
[Capital FM] Nairobi — The Ministry of Education has rejected more than 66,000 appeals from learners seeking a review of their Grade 10 senior school placements following the release of the 2025 Kenya Junior Secondary Education Assessment (KJSEA) results, citing limited capacity in popular schools.
The words from my dad that saved me as a new parent
Professor Green and Ryan Libbey open up about how fatherhood affected them and how you can protect your mental health.
School closures have rocked this LA-area district – are they destroying it, or saving it?
As the US faces challenges to public school funding, activists warn that more people should pay attention to what’s happened in Inglewood, California
Inglewood, California – a few miles east of Los Angeles international airport – is known as the city of champions. The NBA champion Lakers once called Inglewood’s Forum – famously dubbed “the fabulous Forum” by announcer Chick Hearn – home.
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South Africa: Students Bring Sunshine and Gifts to Lonely Elders
[Scrolla] Thomas More College pupils raised funds to pack 75 gift bags for residents at Jabulani Senior Citizens Residence. The Robin Hood Foundation delivered the treats to ensure the grandpas and grannies feel special this Christmas.
New College of Florida Was Progressive. Then Gov. DeSantis Overhauled It.
At the state school, gender studies is out. ‘The Odyssey’ is required reading. A Charlie Kirk statue is coming. Has one ideological bubble replaced another?
She Studied the Health Effects of Wildfires, Until the E.P.A. Cut Her Grant
Marina Vance had an E.P.A. grant to help homeowners counter the impact of wildfire smoke, until the agency deemed the research “no longer consistent” with its priorities.
Sal Khan: A.I. Will Displace Workers at a Scale Many Don’t Realize
Companies benefiting from A.I. should donate a small percentage of their profits to retrain the workers the tech will displace.
More Student Loan Borrowers Are Shedding Debts in Bankruptcy
A new study suggests that distressed borrowers using a simpler bankruptcy process are succeeding — and that more people like them should try.
‘All children are still into Roald Dahl’
The Guinness Book of Records is a favourite with boys, but one author always tops the list.
Jury Declines Murder Charge Against Parent in Kentucky State Shooting
The grand jury received testimony that the man had acted to defend his son, who had faced bullying before the shooting, a local prosecutor said.
Liberia: Rainbow Orphanage Struggles to Keep 55 Children in School After Aid Withdrawal
[Liberian Observer] The future of education for dozens of vulnerable children at the Rainbow Orphanage in Gbarnga, Bong County, is under serious threat following the withdrawal of support from a key international donor, its founder has warned.
Should Colleges End Early Decision?
Readers respond to a guest essay arguing that it is an unfair “racket. Also: An attack on climate research and safety; the value of immigrants to America.
Ghana: Access Bank Donates to Basic Schools in Bolgatanga
[Ghanaian Times] Two Basic schools in the Bolgatanga Municipality have received donations from Access Bank, Bolgatanga branch.
The $1.8 Billion Question in Arkansas: Who Won the Powerball Jackpot?
A single ticket sold in Cabot, Ark., won on Wednesday night the second-largest U.S. lottery jackpot ever.
A College Freshman Is the Unlikely Source of Alabama’s New Political Maps
Daniel DiDonato, 19, has loved elections since he was in fourth grade. He also loves maps.