This Lebanese university is bringing older people back to class
The University for Seniors in Beirut, Lebanon gives people 50 years old and up the chance to go back to school.
Education
$2 million of federal funding boosts Guilford County Schools' tutoring program
Guilford County Schools will receive $2 million in federal assistance for the school district's intensive tutoring program.
Arizona Legislature passes 2 bills to curb transgender rights
The bills would prohibit gender reassignment surgery for minors and ban trans athletes from playing on girls sports teams. Republican Gov. Doug Ducey has not said whether he will sign either bill.
University of Michigan settles a lawsuit over protecting students from sexual abuse
The lawsuit was brought by students who sought to force changes in how the school protects the campus from sexual misconduct.
Taliban reverses decision, barring Afghan girls from attending school beyond 6th grade
The rulers' decision — reneging on a previous promise — came at the start of the new school year in Afghanistan and risks further alienating the international community.
Howard University and faculty reach a tentative labor deal, ending strike threat
The planned three-day strike was called off early Wednesday after the faculty union and the Washington, D.C., university's administration reached a tentative agreement.
New Mexico has one of the most generous 'free tuition' programs, but there are limits
New Mexico is the latest of more than 33 states to offer free college tuition in some form. Their benefits are more generous than most, but only last for a year.
This school wasn't built for the new climate reality. Yours may not be either
Hurricanes, wildfires and floods: Across the country, climate change is driving more severe weather, and many schools are not prepared.
Skilled trade programs are booming after college enrollment dropped in the pandemic
College enrollment dropped during the pandemic. But programs in the skilled trades are booming. Elissa Nadworny visits two community colleges where students learn to build houses and fix cars.
More than 1,700 Ukrainians are international students in the U.S.
More than 1,700 Ukrainians are studying in the U.S. They share their experiences as international students, watching from afar with guilt and fear as their home country comes under attack.