EDUCATION
Some California Teachers Offered Temporary Pay Raise to Return to Classrooms to Fully Reopen Schools
Interim superintendent says regarding payment offer: "I would not characterize them as a bonus. I would characterize them as an incentive."
Rutgers Students Must Get COVID Vaccine, Attend Online or Dis-enroll
"Proof of vaccination will be required for all students planning to attend this fall. Any vaccine authorized for use in the U.S. (currently Moderna, Pfizer, and Johnson & Johnson) is acceptable," Rutgers announced in a letter.
Montana's Public Universities Could Allow Students, Faculty to Carry Guns on Campuses Next Fall
The Legislature approved a budget amendment that would provide the state's public university system with funding to help campuses implement a new open-carry law.
Texas Teacher Loses Fight With District That Fired Her For Tweeting School Full of 'Illegal Students'
A Tuesday court ruling upheld the Fort Worth Independent School District's decision to fire Georgia Clark for posting the tweets in 2019.
Study Graphic Design, Photography, Creative Writing, and More Online with Skillshare
Enroll in an online course about something you've always wanted to learn with Skillshare. Read on to find out what Skillshare has to offer, including some of the top classes on the platform.
Fact Check: Is Columbia University Hosting Graduation Events Based on Race, Identity?
Arkansas Senator Tom Cotton described a Fox News article on the additional ceremonies as "segregation."
$98,000: Entry Level Salary for Data Scientist - Here's How You Can Get Started
Looking to start a career in Data Science? First, you need to get the knowledge and skills to enter the field. Here's how Coursera can help.
8 In-Demand Ivy League Courses You Can Take Anytime, Anywhere
Enrich your life with these in-depth courses from top universities across the country.
Racism Reporting Tool Launches for Schools in Canada to Track Anti-Black Incidents
Teachers and school staff members can anonymously detail incidents they feel were inappropriately dealt with or unfairly targeted Black students.
Fact Check: Did Joe Biden Break a Dr. Seuss Tradition on Read Across America Day 2021?
Read Across America Day is celebrated on Dr. Seuss' birthday and is traditionally synonymous with the author.
Fact Check: Are Buffalo Schools Teaching Students That All Whites Perpetuate Racism?
Buffalo Public Schools (BPS) in Erie County, New York, found itself the subject of national headlines this week for its work incorporating anti-racist principles into its curriculum.
Time for a Career Change? These Online Courses Can Help Land Your Next Role
Find out which of these entry-level yet high-paying jobs suit your next career path.
Math Suffers From White Supremacy, According to a Bill Gates-Funded Course
The Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation gave $1 million to boost something called "Equitable Math," which aims to strip white supremacy from classrooms.
How To Actually Stick To Your 2021 New Year's Resolutions
Here are the three most common New Year's Resolutions, and how Coursera can help you stay focused on achieving them.
How the Pandemic Helped Me Make Peace with Home-Schooling
A recent survey showed that Democrats were actually more likely to express increased interest in home-schooling than Republicans, breaking down the notion that home-schooling is only for conservative, white, religious families.
The University of Southern California Hires People Fired by the LAPD as Campus Police Officers
Since 2002, USC has spent more than $550 million on its police force. Community critics say armed officers feel more like an occupying force than a security necessity.
Fact Check: Did Biden Revoke a Trump Ban on Chinese Communist Propaganda in Schools?
Supporters of a policy signed by President Donald Trump at the 11th hour of his tenure are criticizing President Joe Biden for withdrawing the order, which they claim allows the Chinese Communist Party to teach propaganda in U.S. schools.
Principal Sorry for Making 'All Lives Matter' Theme of Black History Month
The theme has been removed and the school district is not planning any further action, according to a spokesperson for the school district.
Brexit Could Cost the U.K. Top Talent. An Education Leader On What Universities Should Do Now
"Universities are felt by many people not to be quite as relevant as they could be. They have become a preserve of the left-wing elite," says Professor Sir Ed Byrne. "Their thinking isn't as fine-tuned as it might be with the needs of ordinary people and their communities."
Where Joe Biden Stands on Student Loan Forgiveness
Some 44 million Americans are in debt associated with their education, totaling around $1.5 trillion.
Dreaming of Becoming A Writer? These Master Storytellers Can Show You The Ropes
"You become a writer by writing. There is no other way. So do it, do it more, do it better. Fail, fail better." - Margaret Atwood
School Board Member Finishes Wine Glass, Flips Off Zoom Meeting, Prompting Demands for Apology
A Buffalo, New York, school board member is being asked to apologize or step down—after video emerged showing her finishing the contents of her wine glass before flipping the middle finger and cursing at others during a Zoom meeting.