Education

As virus outbreak spreads, schools face a dilemma

By Michelle R. Smith, Collin Binkley, Associated Press

Districts around the country are making plans to shift online if the virus arrives, with some providing tablets and WiFi hotspots to students.

Virus prompts Italy to close schools, Louvre reopens with new measures

By Associated Press

More authorities are considering widespread school closures among a raft of measures being taken around the world to stop the spread of the new coronavirus. Here are some of the latest developments.

U.S. schools plan for possible spread of novel coronavirus

By Collin Binkley, Associated Press

Districts have been rushing to update emergency plans this week after federal officials warned that the virus is almost certain to begin spreading in the U.S.

U.S. finds failures in USC’s treatment of gynecologist claims

By John Antczak, Associated Press

The department said Thursday it has ordered the school to overhaul its procedures for preventing sex discrimination and to conduct a formal review of how employees responded to complaints about Dr. George Tyndall.

Japan to close schools nationwide to control spread of virus

By Mari Yamaguchi, Associated Press

Prime Minister Shinzo Abe asked all elementary, middle and high schools to remain shut until spring holidays begin in late March.

Hot Pockets heir gets 5 months in prison for college scam

By Alanna Durkin Richer, Associated Press

Janavs apologized for trying to create an unfair advantage for her children. Her lawyers portrayed her as a dedicated mother and philanthropist who fell for "manipulative sales tactics."…

Another man accuses late University of Michigan doctor of sex abuse

By David Eggert, Kathleen Foody, Mike Householder, Associated Press

The president of the University of Michigan has apologized to "anyone who was harmed" by a late doctor after several former students said he molested them during medical exams at the school.

New Mexico sues Google over collection of children’s data

By Susan Montoya Bryan, Associated Press

Google disputes the allegations, saying the service allows schools to control account access and requires they obtain parental consent when necessary.

Macron to limit teacher exchanges to control how Islam is taught in France

By Sylvie Corbet, Jean-Francois Badias, Associated Press

Macron said Tuesday that the government wants to combat "foreign interference" in how Islam is practiced and organized in secular France.

MIT to caption online videos after discrimination lawsuit

By Alanna Durkin Richer, Associated Press

The settlement was announced Tuesday and comes months after a similar agreement was reached in a lawsuit brought against Harvard University by the National Association of the Deaf.