Tag: Students
Ben Sasse to Resign as University of Florida President
Ben Sasse, the president of the University of Florida and a former Republican senator from Nebraska, made a heartfelt announcement on Thursday. He revealed that he would be stepping down from his position to...
AI Companion for Public School Students: A Disappointing Outcome
The Los Angeles school district had high hopes for an A.I. chatbot named Ed that was meant to be an "educational friend" to half a million students. This chatbot was designed to provide academic...
Assessing the Impact of $190 Billion in Pandemic Aid for Schools
Two recent studies have analyzed the impact of the $190 billion in pandemic aid allocated to U.S. schools, with the majority of the funding being provided in 2021 to support student recovery efforts. Despite...
Manhattan DA drops charges against Columbia University students arrested at anti-Israel protests – Update...
The charges against 30 Columbia University students and staff members involved in anti-Israel protests on campus were dropped by Manhattan District Attorney Alvin Bragg. The decision was announced by Judge Kevin McGrath in court,...
Limiting Cellphone Use in Schools: Newsom’s Effort to Protect Youth’s Mental Health
California Governor Gavin Newsom, a Democrat, made an announcement on Tuesday regarding his plans to limit students' cellphone use during school hours. This decision was influenced by statements from the Biden administration highlighting the...
Education Department Finds Michigan and CUNY Mishandled Discrimination Complaints
The Education Department recently announced that the University of Michigan and the City University of New York mishandled discrimination complaints during campus protests related to the war in Gaza. The complaints focused on allegations...