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A new study from Michigan State University demonstrates the effectiveness of a hands-on classroom activity in supplementing lecture content and reinforcing fundamental microbial dispersal and biogeography concepts in an upper-level Microbial Ecology course. The activity, titled "Is everything everywhere? A hands-on activity to engage undergraduates with key concepts in
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Research conducted by investigators from Guangdong University of Education reveals a significant positive predictive effect of physical activity on university students' career adaptability. A survey of 420 students found that increased physical activity leads to increased levels of psychological capital and career adaptability. The study explores the relationship between
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A new report from the Economic Policy Institute warns that the United States is severely underinvesting in public K-12 education, with state budget cuts, the rise of voucher programs, and Republican-led attacks on public education threatening to erode the quality of education for millions of students. The report finds that
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The U.S. Department of Education has issued a Dear Colleague Letter to State and Local Education Agencies (LEAs) providing guidance on how to provide equitable services for students enrolled in private schools. The letter emphasizes the importance of ensuring that all students, regardless of their school affiliation, have access
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U.S. Secretary of Education Linda McMahon visited Oxford, Mississippi on her Returning Education to the States Tour, where she read to students, participated in a literacy roundtable, and met with university leadership. The visit highlighted the state's efforts in early literacy and the importance of federal-state partnerships
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Research from the University of New Mexico highlights the critical need for systems-level interventions to address the complex challenges faced by Latinx youth in New Mexico, who have higher suicide rates than the national average. Funded by the National Institutes of Health's National Institute on Minority Health &
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The All-Russian Pedagogical Congress, which kicked off on August 19 at the National Center "Russia," has brought together 1,200 teachers, scientists, and government officials to discuss the country's education system. The event, led by Deputy Prime Minister Dmitry Chernyshenko, aims to develop a new Education
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A new study by researchers at University College London (UCL) suggests that current school curricula in England provide inadequate information on menstruation, with many students receiving only two lessons on the topic throughout their entire school career. The researchers are urging for more comprehensive menstruation lessons in schools, arguing that
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Midlands State University (MSU) has initiated snap pea production at Gwenhoro Farm in Gweru, aligning with the country's Education 5.0 initiative, which emphasizes practical application of knowledge for production and economic growth. The move reflects the national vision of empowering tertiary institutions to lead industrial growth and
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A recent ruling by the U.S. District Court for the District of Maryland has major implications for the U.S. Department of Education's guidance on diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) programs. On August 14, 2025, the court ruled that the Education Department violated the Administrative Procedure Act
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A new study conducted by the University of British Columbia has shed light on the experiences of graduate student teaching assistants (GTAs) in undergraduate education. The research found that GTAs value and find meaning in their role, but often face challenges such as pressure to exceed contracted hours and ethical
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Attorney General Rob Bonta joined a coalition of 18 attorneys general in urging the U.S. Department of Education to reconsider proposed changes to its School-Based Mental Health Services Grant Program and Mental Health Service Professional Demonstration Grant Program. The proposed changes, the attorneys general argue, would limit schools'
