Posts Tagged by Education
Police Investigating Students For Allegedly Tainting Crepes With Bodily Fluids
| 05/22/2019 | Posted by BusinessMediaguide.Com under General World News |
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At least eight middle school kids in Ohio could face felony assault charges depending on the results of a forensic investigation. read more >>> Source:: HuffingtonPost.Com
Rep. Justin Amash Talks Up Trump Impeachment Hearings To School Kids
| 05/21/2019 | Posted by BusinessMediaguide.Com under General World News |
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The Michigan congressman continues to say that the president has “engaged in impeachable conduct.” read more >>> Source:: HuffingtonPost.Com
California Senate Passes Bill For Free Abortion Pills At Public Colleges
| 05/21/2019 | Posted by BusinessMediaguide.Com under General World News |
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As several states roll back abortion access, California lawmakers are pushing ahead with expansions. read more >>> Source:: HuffingtonPost.Com
A homeless teen living in a campsite became his school’s valedictorian and has $3 million in scholarships
| 05/21/2019 | Posted by BusinessMediaguide.Com under General World News |
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Tupac Mosley, a 17-year-old high school student, became valedictorian after maintaining a 4.3 GPA, all while homeless. Mosley won 50 scholarships worth $3 million just before graduating in May. During his valedictorian speech, he said, “Never let your current situation, whatever circumstances you’re going through, […]
The 15 biggest private donations to universities by the ultra rich
| 05/21/2019 | Posted by BusinessMediaguide.Com under General World News |
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Here are the 15 largest donations to public and private colleges, tracked using data from The Chronicle of Higher Education. The largest donation belongs to billionaire and former New York City mayor Michael Bloomberg. Nike co-founder Phil Knight has made several donations above $100 million […]
The 15 best college dorms in America
| 05/21/2019 | Posted by BusinessMediaguide.Com under General World News |
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School-ranking website Niche listed the best college dorm rooms in America. The best residence halls in the country belong to High Point University in High Point, North Carolina. Niche based their ranking on factors like housing cost, capacity, crime rate, and ratings from students themselves. […]
Women earn 60% of bachelor’s degrees, but leave college with $2,700 more student debt than men
| 05/21/2019 | Posted by BusinessMediaguide.Com under General World News |
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Women graduate with $2,700 more student debt than men, according to a new report by the American Association of University Women. Women hold more bachelor’s degrees than men in the US, but face more difficulty paying off loans. Greater debt is one of many barriers […]
College Graduate’s Backflip Attempt Goes Hilariously, Painfully, Awkwardly Wrong
| 05/21/2019 | Posted by BusinessMediaguide.Com under General World News |
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That didn’t go as planned. read more >>> Source:: HuffingtonPost.Com
‘Sesame Street’ Introduces New Muppet In Foster Care
| 05/21/2019 | Posted by BusinessMediaguide.Com under General World News |
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The Sesame Street in Communities program has introduced Karli, a character who lives with her foster parents Clem and Dalia. read more >>> Source:: HuffingtonPost.Com
A billionaire’s vow to pay Morehouse graduates’ loans isn’t a surprise move, it’s just the newest trend in the student-debt crisis
| 05/20/2019 | Posted by BusinessMediaguide.Com under General World News |
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Private-equity tycoon Robert F. Smith vowed Sunday to donate a reported $40 million to pay off student loan debt for Morehouse College’s graduating class of 2019. While the rich have given universities generous gifts for decades, billionaires are addressing the ballooning student-debt crisis directly by […]
6 Lovely Children’s Books About Asian American Culture
| 05/20/2019 | Posted by BusinessMediaguide.Com under General World News |
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May is Asian Pacific American Heritage Month, and it’s the perfect time to discover some new stories about Asian people, places, food and culture. read more >>> Source:: HuffingtonPost.Com
N.J. Principal ‘Floored’ After Oprah Winfrey Surprises School With $500,000 Gift
| 05/19/2019 | Posted by BusinessMediaguide.Com under General World News |
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“My kids feel like they don’t have anyone,” West Side High School Principal Akbar Cook said. “I’m truly humbled.” read more >>> Source:: HuffingtonPost.Com
Maine To Become First State To Ban Native American Mascots In Public Schools
| 05/19/2019 | Posted by BusinessMediaguide.Com under General World News |
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Using the symbols has been “a source of pain and anguish” for American Indian tribes, said Gov. Janet Mills (D). read more >>> Source:: HuffingtonPost.Com
Dozens Protest Mike Pence At Taylor University Graduation In Home State Of Indiana
| 05/19/2019 | Posted by BusinessMediaguide.Com under General World News |
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Most of the graduates stayed for the vice president’s commencement speech, welcoming him with a standing ovation. read more >>> Source:: HuffingtonPost.Com
A month after layoffs, Udacity’s famous founder says the online school expects to do $100 million in revenue this year
| 05/19/2019 | Posted by BusinessMediaguide.Com under General World News |
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Udacity seemed to stumble last month when it restructured and laid off about 20% of its workforce. But founder, executive chairman and interim CEO Sebastian Thrun tells Business Insider that the business is on track to do $100 million in revenue this year, up from […]
Apple CEO Tim Cook urges college grads to ‘push back’ against algorithms that promote the ‘things you already know, believe, or like’
| 05/18/2019 | Posted by BusinessMediaguide.Com under General World News |
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Apple CEO Tim Cook gave the commencement speech at Tulane University on Saturday, during which he encouraged students to listen to others and remain open to seeing the world in a different way. Cook encouraged students to pay attention to “what we owe one another” […]
Bernie Sanders Unveils Anti-Charter School Education Plan
| 05/18/2019 | Posted by BusinessMediaguide.Com under General World News |
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The release of the 2020 presidential hopeful’s proposal coincides with the anniversary of the Brown v. Board of Education decision. read more >>> Source:: HuffingtonPost.Com
How An Elite Private School Is Dodging Blame For Sexual Assault Of A Student
| 05/18/2019 | Posted by BusinessMediaguide.Com under General World News |
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When a teen accused a teacher of statutory rape, Brentwood School used mandatory arbitration to silence his civil lawsuit. read more >>> Source:: HuffingtonPost.Com
Tax Credits, Free College And Other Proposals That Could Affect Your Wallet Next Year
| 05/18/2019 | Posted by BusinessMediaguide.Com under General World News |
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It’s not all good, though. read more >>> Source:: HuffingtonPost.Com
School District Dismisses Concerns Shooter Drill Perpetuated Muslim Stereotypes
| 05/18/2019 | Posted by BusinessMediaguide.Com under General World News |
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A Penn-Trafford School District teacher wore a checkered scarf around his head during an active shooter drill earlier this year — and some say it looks like a kaffiyeh. read more >>> Source:: HuffingtonPost.Com
They Helped Lead Kentucky’s Teacher Protests. Now They’re Running For Office.
| 05/18/2019 | Posted by BusinessMediaguide.Com under General World News |
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Battered by budget cuts and pension changes, some Kentucky educators hope to change the system from within. read more >>> Source:: HuffingtonPost.Com
Teacher Planted Live Ammo At School To Protest Lack Of Metal Detectors, Police Say
| 05/17/2019 | Posted by BusinessMediaguide.Com under General World News |
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The 57-year-old suspect also had 102 live rounds of ammo in the trunk of his car, according to authorities. read more >>> Source:: HuffingtonPost.Com
Kamala Harris Reflects On Brown v. Board Impact For Ruling’s Anniversary
| 05/17/2019 | Posted by BusinessMediaguide.Com under General World News |
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The senator and 2020 presidential candidate started school only one year after her public school system began integrating students. read more >>> Source:: HuffingtonPost.Com
The 25 highest-paying entry-level jobs for college grads
| 05/17/2019 | Posted by BusinessMediaguide.Com under General World News |
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Glassdoor released its list of the 25 highest-paying entry-level jobs for 2019. Engineers, in particular, can earn median salaries as high as $95,000 right out of college. Here is the full list of the top 25 highest-paying jobs for young graduates. Visit Business Insider’s homepage […]
The best public-school district in every state
| 05/17/2019 | Posted by BusinessMediaguide.Com under General World News |
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School-ranking website Niche rated the best public school districts in every US state. To determine the best school districts in each state, Niche gave a letter grade to factors like academics, teachers, health and safety, and diversity. The best school district in America was Jericho […]
Grateful Parkland Students Honor Therapy Dogs With Yearbook Page
| 05/17/2019 | Posted by BusinessMediaguide.Com under General World News |
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“I’m not crying, you’re crying,” claimed one Twitter fan. read more >>> Source:: HuffingtonPost.Com
SAT To Add ‘Adversity Score’ To Reflect Students’ Privilege: Reports
| 05/16/2019 | Posted by BusinessMediaguide.Com under General World News |
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The number will be based on 15 factors, including crime rate and poverty levels in the student’s home neighborhood. read more >>> Source:: HuffingtonPost.Com
The SAT is adding an ‘adversity score’ that will quietly let colleges track a student’s wealth and privilege
| 05/16/2019 | Posted by BusinessMediaguide.Com under General World News |
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The SAT will include “adversity scores” that measure a student’s privilege, according to a report in The Wall Street Journal. The score will indicate a test taker’s socioeconomic status and educational access, and will only be visible to college officials. The change comes in the […]
A Sexual Assault Survivor At Princeton Tried To Protest. Instead, She Was Fined $2,700.
| 05/16/2019 | Posted by BusinessMediaguide.Com under General World News |
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The student’s experience sparked hundreds of activists to organize a sit-in calling for better Title IX protections. read more >>> Source:: HuffingtonPost.Com
Teens Under Fire After Photo Of Racist Promposal Goes Viral
| 05/15/2019 | Posted by BusinessMediaguide.Com under General World News |
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Two Los Angeles-area students could face disciplinary action for a prom invitation that spelled out a racial slur. read more >>> Source:: HuffingtonPost.Com
5-Year-Old Brings Crack Cocaine To Preschool: Police
| 05/15/2019 | Posted by BusinessMediaguide.Com under General World News |
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Police say the boy told a teacher’s aide that the person who handed him the bag told him to hide it. read more >>> Source:: HuffingtonPost.Com
The 25 highest-paying internships in the US
| 05/15/2019 | Posted by BusinessMediaguide.Com under General World News |
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Glassdoor released its annual list of the highest paying internships. Facebook pays interns the most at $8,000 a month. Tech companies comprised 44% of the list, while finance and consulting firms followed closely behind. Here are the 25 highest paying internships in 2019. Visit Business […]
7 Scary Numbers That Show How Bad Student Loan Debt Is For Mental Health
| 05/15/2019 | Posted by BusinessMediaguide.Com under General World News |
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One in 15 borrowers with exceptionally high debt loads have considered suicide, according to one survey. read more >>> Source:: HuffingtonPost.Com
Tennessee School Stops Teaching Kids To Do Nazi Salute After Student Pushes Back
| 05/15/2019 | Posted by BusinessMediaguide.Com under General World News |
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An 11-year-old was removed from class for speaking out repeatedly against her classmates giving the Sieg Heil salute. read more >>> Source:: HuffingtonPost.Com
College grads still earn more than workers with no university degree. This map shows the states with the widest salary gaps.
| 05/14/2019 | Posted by BusinessMediaguide.Com under General World News |
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College is more expensive than ever, leading many business leaders and experts to offer ways to get good jobs without needing a degree. Yet college graduates still earn more than non-college graduates in every state in the US, according to data from the 2017 American […]
Harvard Ousts Dean Who Joined, Withdrew From Harvey Weinstein’s Defense Team
| 05/14/2019 | Posted by BusinessMediaguide.Com under General World News |
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The Black Law Students Association defended Ronald Sullivan’s decision and said the school’s response was characterized by “racist undertones.” read more >>> Source:: HuffingtonPost.Com
Elizabeth Warren Promises To Appoint A Public School Teacher As Education Secretary
| 05/14/2019 | Posted by BusinessMediaguide.Com under General World News |
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Speaking before a crowd of teachers on Monday, Warren described her past as an educator and promised to make a teacher the secretary of education. read more >>> Source:: HuffingtonPost.Com
Mike Pence Tells Evangelical Grads They Will Face Discrimination For Being Christian
| 05/14/2019 | Posted by BusinessMediaguide.Com under General World News |
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The vice president told Liberty University’s Class of 2019 to “be ready” to face opposition and ridicule for holding “traditional Christian beliefs.” read more >>> Source:: HuffingtonPost.Com
Felicity Huffman Pleads Guilty In College Admissions Scandal
| 05/13/2019 | Posted by BusinessMediaguide.Com under General World News |
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The “Desperate Housewives” actress is accused of paying $15,000 to boost her daughter’s SAT score. read more >>> Source:: HuffingtonPost.Com
36 of the best graduation gifts you can give to upcoming high school or college grads
| 05/12/2019 | Posted by BusinessMediaguide.Com under General World News |
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Insider Picks writes about products and services to help you navigate when shopping online. Insider Inc. receives a commission from our affiliate partners when you buy through our links, but our reporting and recommendations are always independent and objective. Graduation season gives friends and family […]
Swarthmore College Bans Greek Life After Leaked Documents Show Culture Of Assault
| 05/11/2019 | Posted by BusinessMediaguide.Com under General World News |
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“Fraternities and sororities will no longer exist at the College,” President Valerie Smith announced Friday. read more >>> Source:: HuffingtonPost.Com
Parents Rally Around Teacher With Cancer Who Has To Pay For Her Own Substitute
| 05/11/2019 | Posted by BusinessMediaguide.Com under General World News |
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A San Francisco elementary school teacher fighting breast cancer must pay for her replacement while on sick leave — all because of a 1970s state law. read more >>> Source:: HuffingtonPost.Com
Teacher Accused Of Threatening To Cut Off Student’s Penis During Kickball Game
| 05/10/2019 | Posted by BusinessMediaguide.Com under General World News |
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A trial date was set for the former Kentucky middle school teacher, who also allegedly flipped the bird at another student. read more >>> Source:: HuffingtonPost.Com
Wanted: Digital Whizzes To Work In Agriculture
| 05/10/2019 | Posted by BusinessMediaguide.Com under General World News |
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The challenge: convincing students that there is more to agriculture than farming. read more >>> Source:: HuffingtonPost.Com
51 clever gifts for college students that they’ll actually want to receive, according to a recent grad
| 05/10/2019 | Posted by BusinessMediaguide.Com under General World News |
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Insider Picks writes about products and services to help you navigate when shopping online. Insider Inc. receives a commission from our affiliate partners when you buy through our links, but our reporting and recommendations are always independent and objective. The best gifts for college students […]
