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Jul 04 2025EDUCATION

How Classroom Signals Shape Student Views

In a study from 2024, researchers looked at how trigger warnings and safe space messages affect students' views of their teachers and classrooms. They showed videos of instructors giving a lecture on trauma, with different combinations of trigger warnings and safe space notifications. The students t

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Jun 06 2025EDUCATION

Harvard's International Students in a Political Tug-of-War

Harvard University, a top choice for many international students, is currently in a legal battle with the Trump administration. This fight is over a recent move to block foreign students from entering the U. S. to study at the university. The situation has left many admitted students in a state of u

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Jun 05 2025EDUCATION

Cultivating Leaders: A Fresh Approach to Education

The Leadership Tree Model is a unique way to think about developing leaders in schools and colleges. It's based on ideas that promote fairness and social justice. The goal is to create learning spaces where everyone feels included and can think deeply about what they're learning. This model sees lea

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Jun 02 2025EDUCATION

Norwegian College Boom: Did It Really Shift Family Plans?

Norway saw a big push to open colleges in the 1970s and 1980s. The idea was to give more people a shot at higher education. This move was part of a broader trend seen in many countries. People were going to college more than ever before. Some thought this would change how families were formed and ho

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May 30 2025EDUCATION

Universities: Time to Rebuild Public Trust

The current political climate has put universities in the spotlight, especially with the ongoing disputes between the administration and institutions like Harvard. These conflicts revolve around funding, overhead costs, and student visas, which are crucial for many schools. However, these issues are

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May 29 2025EDUCATION

Learning in the Crossfire: How Tech Kept Schools Going in Lebanon

In the heart of Lebanon, the fall of 2024 and 2025 brought a unique challenge to education. War disrupted traditional schooling, pushing educators to find new ways to keep students learning. This is where e-learning stepped in. It offered a flexible and scalable solution, using new technologies to d

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May 26 2025POLITICS

How US Students Can Safeguard Democracy

The head of the Federal Reserve, Jay Powell, recently spoke to university students about the importance of protecting democracy. He highlighted that American universities are a key strength of the country, leading in innovation and economic growth. These institutions are admired worldwide and are vi

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May 14 2025EDUCATION

California's Future: Why Cutting CSU Funding Is a Bad Idea

The California State University system is the biggest public university network in the country. It is home to 23 campuses and seven off-campus centers. Together, they enroll more than 450, 000 students. Most of these students are from California. Many of them are the first in their families to go to

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May 13 2025RELIGION

The Role of Faith in University Professors' Well-being in Qatar

In Qatar, the idea of spiritual well-being (SWB) is deeply intertwined with Islamic values. This is particularly true for university professors. These educators often find meaning and purpose through their faith. Their spiritual well-being isn't just about personal beliefs. It's also about how their

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May 08 2025EDUCATION

The Power of Xavier University: A Century of Change

America's education system is under a lot of pressure. Many people worry about the cost of college, the lack of financial help, and the attacks on higher education. These issues are pushing many students away from pursuing a college degree. However, there are institutions like Xavier University of L

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