The landscape of education in New York can change quickly in the political world. Just a few months ago, Governor Andrew Cuomo was criticizing the public school system and calling for a change in the teacher-evaluation system. However, with the …
During a six-day court hearing, U.S. District Judge George Carr presided over a case involving the withholding of high-school diplomas from students in Florida who are unable to pass a functional-literacy test designed for 8th graders. This case, known as …
President Clinton took part in a White House conference to address the significance of a child’s first three years of life. During the conference, he introduced five initiatives aimed at enhancing services provided to young children. One of the initiatives …
The release of ChatGPT in November raised concerns about students using it to cheat on various assignments. However, while this concern is valid, it has overshadowed other important questions that educators should be asking about artificial intelligence (AI). Daniel Vargas …
Eric J. Smith, the superintendent of Anne Arundel County, Maryland, public schools, captivates the audience with his smooth Southern accent and the eloquence of a preacher. He raises the question, "What do we believe?" and emphasizes it by repeating, "WHAT …
If a man is curious about the implications of being a hairy individual, he may come across the work of Dr. AG Alias – whose name is certainly memorable. Dr. Alias is an expert on the relationship between hairiness and …
I believe that some correspondents are overlooking a crucial aspect of the University of Manchester students’ union building renovation that involved replacing a Kipling poem with one by Maya Angelou (Letters, July 21st). It’s not about removing long-standing artwork from …
In an effort to expand its educational presence, Lego has recently revealed its plans to establish a university made entirely out of Lego bricks in Billund, Denmark. The Lego University will offer degrees and conduct research on subjects like "systematic …
According to recently released data by the Department for Education, a state sixth form college specializing in mathematics in London has taken top honors for A-level results in England. King’s College London mathematics school saw students average an A* for …