Former Garbage Collector Accepted to Harvard Law School Posted August 23, 2020 Rehan Staton, a 24-year-old college student who previously worked as a garbage collector, was accepted to Harvard Law School. Born and raised in Maryland, Staton had a difficul…
London University Renames Some Buildings Posted August 17, 2020 The University College London (UCL) has decided to rename three of its buildings. The university decided to change the names of two theaters and one building that were original…
Grouping Classes by Skill Affects Students’ Confidence, Study Says Posted August 7, 2020 A new study found that grouping classes by ability is impairing students’ self-confidence. A group of researchers from the United Kingdom surveyed more than 9,…
Librarian Uses Drones to Deliver Books Posted August 3, 2020 A school librarian has been using drones to deliver books to students amid the coronavirus pandemic. Kelly Passek is a librarian for the Montgomery County Public Schools in Vir…
Report: US Childcare Centers Struggle Amid the Pandemic Posted July 28, 2020 Childcare centers in the United States are struggling to stay afloat during the coronavirus pandemic, a report says. The National Association for the Education of Young Childre…
Indian EdTech Start-up Recruits Senior Citizens for Online Tutoring Groups Posted July 20, 2020 Lido Learning, an Indian EdTech start-up, is planning to recruit senior citizens to teach science, math, and English for online classes. The company observed an exponen…
Study: Preschoolers Have Access to Apps with Adult Themes Posted July 15, 2020 A new study revealed that children as young as three are using apps meant for adults, such as those featuring violence and horror. Researchers from various US universities and …
Singaporean University Launches Program for Graduates’ Innovations Posted July 6, 2020 The National University of Singapore (NUS) recently launched a program that calls on its graduates to come up with innovations that will create a better post-pandemic world. Ca…
US State Settles Lawsuit about Students’ Access to Quality Education Posted June 29, 2020 The state of Michigan settled a lawsuit regarding students’ right to a quality education. After four years of litigation, the state agreed to settle a case cal…
Experts Advise UK Government to Prioritize Children’s Play over Formal Lessons Posted June 21, 2020 Children’s play should be prioritized over formal classroom lectures after lockdowns end, experts say. UK specialists on child mental health have joined forces…