Education News

• Hubei residents are detained in 'coronavirus re-education camps' for 'strolling on the streets'
  
  Authorities in China's Hubei Province have sent residents who strolled on the streets during the coronavirus outbreak to 're-education camps' in Huangshi city, according to several media reports.
  Daily Mail.  Friday, 28 Feb 2020.
• USC is SLAMMED for 'ignoring' claims campus gynecologist sexually abused students for years
  
  The US Department of Education slammed the University of California for its response to multiple accusers who charged former campus gynecologist Dr. George Tyndall with sexual abuse.
  Daily Mail.  Friday, 28 Feb 2020.
• Credit Suisse says sell-off presents buying opportunity in these Asian tech stocks
  
  Apple suppliers, live-streaming apps and online education companies are among the stocks that Credit Suisse picked.
  CNBC.  Friday, 28 Feb 2020.
• Japan closing schools for a month over coronavirus concerns
  
  The closure affects 12.8 million students at 34,847 schools nationwide, the education ministry said.
  ABC News.  Thursday, 27 Feb 2020.
• Laureate Education (LAUR) Q4 Earnings Lag Estimates
  
  Laureate Education (LAUR) delivered earnings and revenue surprises of -48.94% and 0.12%, respectively, for the quarter ended December 2019. Do the numbers hold clues to what lies ahead for the stock?
  Zacks.  Thursday, 27 Feb 2020.
• Australia's growth outlook dims as China's momentum falters amid coronavirus outbreak
  
  Experts pointed to three main areas where the coronavirus impact is going to be felt in Australia: exports, education, and tourism.
  CNBC.  Thursday, 27 Feb 2020.
• Retail, Other Jobs Offer Education Opportunities
  
  In a tough labor market, retail and other entry-level jobs are adding education options to their benefits.
  Forbes.  Wednesday, 26 Feb 2020.
• Defeat Education Disruption: Diane Ravitch, Befriend Betsy DeVos
  
  Based on what Diane Ravitch seems to want most, she should really be friends with Betsy DeVos.
  Forbes.  Wednesday, 26 Feb 2020.
• Western Union Extends Education Payment Services in Japan
  
  The tie-up is expected to aid Western Union (WU) in easing payment process for students in Japan.
  Zacks.  Wednesday, 26 Feb 2020.
• School curriculum terms of review published
  
  The OECD has been tasked with reviewing the senior phase of education in Scotland's schools.
  BBC News.  Wednesday, 26 Feb 2020.
• Barr, DeVos to Address Religious Broadcasters Group
  
  Attorney General William Barr will be a featured speaker Wednesday at the National Religious Broadcasters convention in Tennessee. Education Secretary Betsy DeVos is also scheduled to speak.
  Newsmax.  Wednesday, 26 Feb 2020.
• Hungary's new patriotic education meets resistance
  
  The right-wing government aims to instil national pride - but teachers criticise a new curriculum.
  BBC News.  Tuesday, 25 Feb 2020.
• One Laptop Per Child
  
  MIT Prof. Nicholas Negroponte's dream is to put a laptop computer into the hands of every child as an educational aid. Lesley Stahl reports on his progress in Cambodia and Brazil.
  CBS News.  Monday, 24 Feb 2020.
• Technology in higher education: learning with it instead of from it
  
  Technology has shifted the way that professors teach students in higher education. For example, by uploading recorded lectures online, students can reference a digital copy of the topics discussed in class. ...
  Science Daily.  Monday, 24 Feb 2020.
• Kentucky governor taking nominations for higher ed boards
  
  FRANKFORT, Ky. (AP) - Gov. Andy Beshear is taking nominations to Kentucky university boards and other higher education boards. ...
  Washington Times.  Monday, 24 Feb 2020.

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