Education

Federal officials are drafting an executive order that would place grants under review by an outside panel, the latest effort to redirect billions of dollars in research spending.Federal officials are drafting an executive order that would place grants under review by an outside panel, the latest effort to redirect billions of dollars in research spending. Read […]

The gift from Phil Knight, the Nike co-founder, is the largest known donation to a flagship university. It will fund a new engineering college.The gift from Phil Knight, the Nike co-founder, is the largest known donation to a flagship university. It will fund a new engineering college. Read More

The new models can prove expensive and unreliable and lack the range to fully replace older buses, stalling a transition from fossil fuels.The new models can prove expensive and unreliable and lack the range to fully replace older buses, stalling a transition from fossil fuels. Read More

President Claudia Sheinbaum has sharply limited the use of cellphones and screens in schools. The measures will go into effect in November.President Claudia Sheinbaum has sharply limited the use of cellphones and screens in schools. The measures will go into effect in November. Read More

Universities have been accused of doctoring photos to showcase diversity in the past. In this case, a Black woman replaced a Hispanic young man, who said it was upsetting to be “erased.”Universities have been accused of doctoring photos to showcase diversity in the past. In this case, a Black woman replaced a Hispanic young man,

The Massachusetts Institute for Technology pulled ahead on a set of criteria that are as contentious as they are influential.The Massachusetts Institute for Technology pulled ahead on a set of criteria that are as contentious as they are influential. Read More

We look at how one mother approached the decision of where her child should go to school.We look at how one mother approached the decision of where her child should go to school. Read More

The Bayeux Tapestry has arrived in Britain, and it’s causing a sensation.The Bayeux Tapestry has arrived in Britain, and it’s causing a sensation. Read More

A decade ago, I made a decision about my daughter’s education that I hoped would challenge New York City’s separate and unequal school system. Now 16, she thinks I made the wrong choice.A decade ago, I made a decision about my daughter’s education that I hoped would challenge New York City’s separate and unequal school

This is a weird middle ground.This is a weird middle ground. Read More