Nov 20 Watch 8:22 How teachers are debunking some of the myths of Thanksgiving By Kavitha Cardoza, Education Week School children in the U.S. often celebrate Thanksgiving by dressing up as pilgrims and “Indians.” But these traditions tend to perpetuate myths that are offensive to Native American communities. Education correspondent Kavitha Cardoza takes a look at a new movement… Continue watching
Nov 20 Former Michigan State president charged with lying to police about Larry Nassar By David Eggert, Associated Press Lou Anna Simon was charged Tuesday with lying to state police during a probe of Larry Nassar's sexual abuse — the fourth person other than the imprisoned ex-campus sports doctor to face criminal charges related to the scandal. Continue reading
Nov 19 Bloomberg gives ‘unprecedented’ $1.8 billion to Johns Hopkins to boost financial aid By Associated Press The Baltimore university said the contribution — the largest ever to any education institution in the U.S. — will allow Johns Hopkins to eliminate student loans in financial aid packages starting next fall. Continue reading
Nov 16 Watch 6:02 DeVos moves the pendulum on how colleges deal with sexual assault The Trump administration has announced new rules governing how colleges respond to allegations of sexual assault and harassment. The changes broaden rights for those accused of misconduct and narrow the definition of sexual harassment. But will they discourage victims from… Continue watching
Nov 16 Have Americans forgotten the history of this deadly flu? By Vic Pasquantonio Author Kenneth C. Davis examines another deadly effect of World War I: the spread of the Spanish flu. Continue reading
Nov 16 Non-degree ‘badges’ are booming. Are they really useful? By Matt Krupnick, The Hechinger Report While there has generally been consensus about what a college degree represents, there’s confusion over how to define many of these new credentials and judge their usefulness for employers and job seekers. Continue reading
Nov 16 Betsy DeVos proposes overhaul to campus sexual misconduct rules By Collin Binkley, Associated Press The plan would narrow the definition of sexual harassment and allow students accused of misconduct to cross-examine accusers in campus hearings. Continue reading
Nov 13 Watch 8:36 Nearly 1 in 5 teens seriously considers suicide. Can schools offer relief? By Lisa Stark, Education Week The statistics are sobering: according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, suicide is now the second-leading cause of death for ages 10 to 18, and the number of teens reporting feeling sad, hopeless or suicidal has risen. But… Continue watching
Nov 13 E-cigarette company limits sales of some flavors to discourage underage use By Mike Stobbe, Associated Press E-cigarettes are generally considered a less dangerous alternative to regular cigarettes, but health officials have warned the nicotine in them is harmful to developing brains. Continue reading
Nov 12 After wave of activism, educators-turned-candidates saw mixed midterm results By Adam Beam, Carolyn Thompson, Associated Press For educators who ran for office in states including Kentucky, Arizona and West Virginia that saw teachers converge on capitols this year, there were some successes but also disappointments. Still, advocates say, the movement will have lasting effects after pushing… Continue reading