Gun violence has once again inflicted immense pain on an American school, this time in southeastern Texas. On Friday morning, a 17-year-old male student named Dimitrios Pagourtzis opened fire inside Santa Fe High School, resulting in the tragic deaths of …
In preparation for the upcoming district mandate this fall, which will require students in the Los Angeles Unified School District (LAUSD) to be vaccinated, educators are making plans to expand online learning options. On Tuesday, the Board of Education approved …
The eight young individuals residing in a former convent in this Washington suburb defy the stereotype of apathetic, self-centered young people that is often associated with the post-baby-boom generation. These recent college graduates have dedicated themselves to a demanding schedule, …
An effort to establish a multicultural approach to science education at the precollegiate level has sparked a contentious debate. The debate centers on whether an widely-adopted Afro-centric science-curriculum document promotes “pseudoscience”. The panel discussion, organized by Bernard Ortiz de Montellano, …
Keith, a lively 3-year-old, enthusiastically participates when the group is asked a question. When discussing good behavior, he eagerly exclaims, “I am kind to my sister.” However, his mentor, Dawn Hunt, hopes to temper his strong-willed personality. At the Edward …
A committee appointed by Governor Arnold Schwarzenegger is likely to recommend several changes for the California school governance and financing systems. These changes may include an improved education data system, stronger pre-K and kindergarten programs, and a shift towards school …
Official figures revealed that the highest amount of debt accumulated by a student in England is £189,700, prompting concerns about the negative psychological effects of such severe levels of debt on graduates. The Student Loan Company clarified that this sum …
Stephen, a science teacher at a secondary school in west London, vividly recalls the first time he received a text message from a student. The text, which arrived at 10:30 pm on a Friday, read "Sir u r fit." He …
Robert Silver, a talented researcher, lawyer, and journalist, has passed away at the age of 63 due to pulmonary disease. However, his legacy will be remembered for his exceptional gift for friendship and generosity of spirit.
During his early years, …
Val Plumwood passed away at the age of 68 after suffering a stroke. She was a prominent Australian environmental philosopher who lived her life on her own terms, often in defiance of dominant practices. Her book, Feminism and the Mastery …