EDUCATION NEWS

Simon Harris creates a taskforce to increase education and apprenticeships for prisoners to reduce reoffending rates

Justice Minister Simon Harris will establish a taskforce to improve the education and skill programmes in prisons.

Education News by Bill Phinigan on May 29, 2023

Judges say high school students cannot debate certain topics

Broward County High School debate team, Florida, teaches students to challenge ideas, ask questions and think outside of the box.

Education News by Alexander Merev on May 28, 2023

Women in the UK will be protected from crime by a new rehabilitative programme

The Ministry of Justice invested PS15million into organizations that combat drug abuse and provide rehabilitation for women living in the UK. The scheme will reduce the PS18 billion cost of reoffending to the taxpayer.

Education News by Suzan Goodman on May 28, 2023

Iowa Governor signs bill restricting gender identity lessons

The law is similar in many ways to other laws that have been passed in Republican-led states in order to restrict discussion of these topics in the classroom.

Education News by Dmitrios Predas on May 28, 2023

Harvard Business School Professors Receive Wyss Awards For Excellence In Mentoring Doctoral Student

The Wyss Awards are given to two Harvard Business School (HBS), Professor Michael Norton and Associate Prof. Alison Wood Brooks. The Wyss Awards are now in their 15th year and the winners are selected by doctoral students.

Education News by Chia Kai Wen on May 27, 2023

University of California offers work opportunities to undocumented students

The UC Board of Regents voted Thursday unanimously to form a group that will explore a possible path forward to allow the university to employ students without documents.

Education News by Ronald Swift on May 20, 2023

Latino history is largely ignored in U. S. school textbooks

According to federal education data, Hispanic students will make up 30% of the U. S. population by 2030.

Education News by Nina Whelan on May 19, 2023

Elite football academies are in the spotlight as students choose sports over education

Professional Footballers Australia and school authorities are seeking an urgent meeting to discuss the issue of students being asked to miss as much as 50% of their classes to attend training sessions.

Education News by Dmitrios Predas on May 04, 2023

Oklahoma education talks spark conflict at Capitol

Recent days have seen a deterioration in the talks between the Republican leaders of the state over school funding, teacher salaries and tax credits for school choice.

Education News by Tee Hui Shan on April 30, 2023

What's worth the money as you retire

You can prioritize your expenses to determine what is a good investment for you.

Education News by Lucas Brown on April 28, 2023