Education News

• Entrepreneur Pushes For More Inclusive Education In Developing Countries
  
  Iman Gadzhi started building schools in Nepal. To date, Gadzhi has personally financed the buildout of five schools in Nepal in a commitment that he describes as the most fulfilling he has ever made, with no intention to stop.
  Forbes.  Friday, 7 Oct 2022.
• Roper (ROP) Closes Frontline Education Acquisition Deal
  
  Roper's (ROP) acquisition of Frontline Education expands its presence in the K-12 education market. The company's successive acquisitions should foster its top-line growth.
  Zacks.  Friday, 7 Oct 2022.
• What Do Colleges Expect Students To Learn? New Study Provides A Revealing Look
  
  ACTA's annual examination of academic requirements at 1,135 major colleges and universities has provided an eye-opening look and a useful tool for students and families seeking institutions committed to a classically broad education.
  Forbes.  Friday, 7 Oct 2022.
• Afghanistan: 'More more of us might be killed - but we will win'
  
  Forty-five female students died in the most recent attack on an education centre in Afghanistan.
  BBC News.  Thursday, 6 Oct 2022.
• 'Universities are going to continue to suffer.' Some colleges struggle with enrollment declines, underfunding
  
  Enrollment declines and underfunding have hit the higher education system hard. A number of colleges are in financial jeopardy.
  CNBC.  Wednesday, 5 Oct 2022.
• Oregon wants to dumb down graduation standards so it can hide how badly it is failing our kids
  
  Schools in Oregon are badly failing our kids. But the state's Department of Education and the legislature want to scrap more proficiency standards to cover up their failures to educate.
  Fox News.  Wednesday, 5 Oct 2022.
• Angry Female Students Drive Iranian Government Official From Their School
  
  Video has emerged of angry female students, some of them with their hair uncovered, allegedly confronting an Iranian Education Ministry official and forcing him out of their school in the city of Karaj, west of Tehran. ...
  Radio Liberty.  Tuesday, 4 Oct 2022.
• Parents want an education for their kids not indoctrination. Their voices must be heard
  
  America's kids have had to endure catastrophic disruptions to their education since COVID lockdowns. Parents are right to speak up about the focus on woke ideology over fundamentals.
  Fox News.  Monday, 3 Oct 2022.
• Commentary: I've seen how reading banned books can enrich kids' education
  
  Banned Books Critical Race Theory Censorship
  Los Angeles Times.  Sunday, 2 Oct 2022.
• Biden administration scales back student debt relief for MILLIONS
  
  The Education Department announced a sudden change that would prevent FFEL student loan holders, who amount to 4 million people, from qualifying for the new student debt relief program.
  Daily Mail.  Thursday, 29 Sep 2022.
• Kyrgyz Education Minister Detained Over Allegations Of Taking Bribes For Admissions
  
  Kyrgyz Education Minister Almaz Beishenaliev has been detained on charges of taking bribes in connection with student admissions to the Central Asian nation's universities.
  Radio Liberty.  Thursday, 29 Sep 2022.
• Cambridge don in jibe over slavery reparations as he accuses opponents of showing ignorance
  
  The Revd Dr Michael Banner, a dean at Trinity College, believes a lack of education in schools is leading to a backlash against reparations. He called for Britain to pay money to make amends.
  Daily Mail.  Thursday, 29 Sep 2022.
• Republicans call for transparency on Education Dept. spending at colleges that restrict free speech
  
  Top Republicans expressed strong concerns Wednesday to Education Secretary Miguel Cardona over reports of colleges and universities actively undermining free speech and academic freedom on their campuses.
  Washington Times.  Wednesday, 28 Sep 2022.
• Despite scandals, key California politicians glide toward reelection. Here's why.
  
  California state officials, including treasurer, education superintendent and insurance commissioner, expected to win reelection despite scandals.
  Los Angeles Times.  Tuesday, 27 Sep 2022.
• Fighting crime, stabilizing education are bedrock of House GOP 'Commitment to America'
  
  "Republicans have a plan for a new direction," House Minority Leader Kevin McCarthy, California Republican, said in a promotional video to preview the agenda. ...
  Washington Times.  Sunday, 25 Sep 2022.

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