"Not my boy." When teachers are harassed by students, some schools and parents fail to help
Since the start of this school year, we have been surveying teachers in South Australia about sexist views among students. This is part of our research into how online worlds are shaping Australian schooling......»»
These are the best NJ high schools, according to US News & World Report
These are the best NJ high schools, according to US News & World Report.....»»
How students and teachers can save 30% off new Samsung tech
The Samsung Education Offer Program will allow students and teachers to prepare for the new school year by buying Samsung devices with up to 30% discounts......»»
Moving out: Mix of factors prompt owl monkeys to leave their parents
There comes a point in the lives of young owl monkeys when they leave their parents and strike out on their own to find a mate......»»
Most existing heat wave indices fail to capture heat wave severity, experts report
Even though climate change is bringing more frequent and severe heat waves, there is no standard, global way to measure heat-wave severity, and existing indices have different thresholds for defining dangerous heat-stress conditions......»»
Dissatisfied parents demand superintendents, school boards step up their game, expert says
School district leaders including superintendents and board members are under increasing pressure from parents to show better results, according to research by an expert at Rice University's Jones Graduate School of Business. Among superintendents th.....»»
Students scramble after security breach wipes 13,000 devices
Mass wiping occurs after hack of mobile device management platform. Enlarge (credit: Getty Images) Students in Singapore are scrambling after a security breach wiped notes and all other data from school-issued iPads and.....»»
New research shows dance and movement therapy can increase emotional and social intelligence in middle school students
Bullying is the most common manifestation of violence in schools. With globalization and immigration increasing classroom diversity in schools across the United States, ethnic bullying—bullying that targets another's ethnic background or cultural i.....»»
Organizations fail to log 44% of cyber attacks, major exposure gaps remain
40% of tested environments allowed attack paths that lead to domain admin access, according to Picus Security. Achieving domain admin access is particularly concerning because it is the highest level of access within an organization’s IT infrastruc.....»»
Deals: Apple"s loaded M3 MacBook Air with 24GB RAM, 1TB SSD is on sale for $1,749
The M3 MacBook Air is a popular choice this August for back-to-school shoppers and this loaded model with 24GB unified memory and 1TB storage is in stock and $150 off.As students prepare to embark on a new school year, back-to-school deals on laptops.....»»
Samsung’s (normally) expensive Chromebook just got a $300 price cut
Best Buy has a deep discount on the ageing but still respectable Samsung Galaxy Chromebook 2, bringing it down to just $399 -- perfect for students......»»
Study shows international students are not to blame for the housing crisis
There have been ongoing accusations that international students are flooding university towns and taking up all the affordable housing. These narratives paint international students as the culprit, but a new study affirms that there is no basis for b.....»»
Does AI in the classroom facilitate deep learning in students?
Multitasking robots collaborate with humans in large warehouses, and chatbots respond to queries on banking websites. Artificial intelligence assistants even sort documents for law firms. William & Mary Assistant Professor of Computer Science Janice.....»»
Japan"s youth and climate change
Students in Japan are more likely to be apathetic towards or confused by climate change than concerned or actively involved in the issue, according to research at the University of Tokyo. The work is published in the journal International Research in.....»»
Peregrine falcons mount a comeback in Yosemite, thanks to rock climbers
Four decades ago, fragile falcon eggs were saved from certain death by Ken Yager and a small team of expert climbers from a nest on Yosemite's El Capitan sheer granite wall, as protective parents dive-bombed from the sky......»»
This classic HP student laptop is over half off today
The HP Pavilion 16t laptop with the Intel Core 5 120U processor and 8GB of RAM is perfect for students, especially now that it's on sale for only $450 from HP......»»
OSU tempting students to live off campus due to record enrollment
OSU tempting students to live off campus due to record enrollment.....»»
University of Georgia students challenging suspensions from pro-Palestine protests
University of Georgia students challenging suspensions from pro-Palestine protests.....»»
Boost creativity in schools and build STEM careers, say educators
It opens the mind and is at the heart of innovation, yet while creativity is recognized as a critical skill for Australia's economic future, it is typically confined to the arts, skipping other areas of the curriculum......»»
Q&A: Looking to school-based instructional coaches working with teachers to improve student success
It turns out teachers need coaches, too. A recent study from the University of Missouri underscores the importance of school-based coaches, who provide ongoing professional development to teachers......»»
Would you send your child to school in a skyscraper? Vertical schools could revitalize our cities
When we think of what Australian schools look like, we probably think of large grounds with single or double-story buildings. They're usually in suburban areas on relatively flat blocks......»»