Education

Trial Over Race-Based Admissions At Harvard Wraps Up

7:08am November 02, 2018

by Max Larkin

A federal trial about race-based admissions policies at Harvard wraps up today. A judge has been hearing testimony about whether Harvard is giving Asian-American applicants a fair chance.

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News Brief: Candidates Make Closing Arguments, Harvard Admissions Trial

5:12am November 02, 2018

Candidates are making their closing arguments to voters this weekend. Also, a trial about race-based admissions at Harvard ends today and liberal blogger Aaron Brown discusses Minnesota's race.

Americans vary in how they feel about Affirmative Action.

How Americans Feel About Affirmative Action In Higher Education

12:01pm November 01, 2018

by Courtney Rozen

Polls show that Americans broadly support the concept of affirmative action but oppose preferential treatment for minorities in college admissions.

Winston-Salem State University Receives $2.3 Million In National Science Foundation Grants

4:13pm October 31, 2018

by Eddie Garcia

Winston-Salem State University has received $2.3 million in National Science Foundation grants this year.

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How A Jewish School In Pittsburgh Teaches About Anti-Semitism

5:00am October 31, 2018

by Sarah Schneider

In the wake of the shooting at a synagogue in Pittsburgh, teachers at a nearby Jewish immersion school are navigating how to talk to students about the attack and anti-Semitism.

University of Maryland President Wallace Loh, seen here in August, said Tuesday that he will retire in June 2019.

After Player's Death, U. of Maryland President Will Retire But Football Coach Remains

6:55pm October 30, 2018

by Laurel Wamsley

The university system's board of regents said it would implement all the recommendations from an independent commission's study that found problems in the culture of its football program.

News

Students Identified After Fight Ends In Fatal Gunfire At Matthews High School

9:53am October 30, 2018

by Associated Press

Rihards Kols is a nationalist member of Latvia's parliament who believes his country must protect its language from Russian influence.

A New Law In Latvia Aims To Preserve National Language By Limiting Russian In Schools

9:45am October 28, 2018

by Lucian Kim

Many Latvians believe they need to protect themselves against cultural and political assimilation by their giant neighbor. But the country's Russian speakers say the new law is discriminatory.

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Education

Education Is A Top Issue In Midterms, And Professors Promise To Encourage Voting

6:01am October 27, 2018

Also in our weekly roundup, rural teens are experiencing homelessness, and four universities are suing the federal government over international student immigration rules.

Creating a safe space to talk about LGBTQ issues.

5 Ways To Make Classrooms More Inclusive

8:25am October 26, 2018

by Jenny Brundin

LGBTQ students are more likely to be bullied, which can lead to missed classes and a higher risk of suicide. For them, a teacher who knows how to "queer" the classroom can make a big difference.