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Opinion C Reside: Re-Opening College Makerspaces
As the process of re-opening offices and stores in local communities continues, universities, like schools, are planning how and when to reopen their campuses — including, their makerspaces. This week’s Plan C Live program looks at the challenges university makerspaces face and their strategies for re-opening their makerspaces to faculty, students, and the public. Date:…
If police on campus have weapons, is college extra safe?
Do officers belong in schools? Districts cut ties, debate best path to safety.‘History in the making’? Seattle protest zone prompts rethink on policing.Anti-racism reading list: 10 books to get startedRead this story at csmonitor.comBecome a part of the Monitor communityBecome a Facebook fan!Follow us on Twitter!Follow us on LinkedIn!Subscribe to our RSS feeds!
UK PM Johnson says statue of colonialist Rhodes should mute no longer be pulled down
FILE PHOTO – A statue of Cecil Rhodes, a controversial historical figure, is seen outside Oriel College, following demonstrations for its removal in the aftermath of protests against the death of George Floyd, who died in police custody in Minneapolis, in Oxford, Britain, June 18, 2020. REUTERS/Eddie KeoghLONDON (Reuters) – British Prime Minister Boris Johnson…
A College Degree Is No Guarantee of a Upright Existence
Arthur C. Brooks 6:00 AM ET Jan Buchczik“How to Build a Life” is a biweekly column by Arthur Brooks, tackling questions of meaning and happiness.I magine a young man, a senior in high school. His academic performance has never been over the top, but he’s done well enough. Among his classmates, the assumption is that…
Actis-backed African education community acquires Nigerian university
ABUJA, July 1 (Reuters) – A pan-African education group backed by global investment firm Actis has acquired its first university in Nigeria as it seeks to make inroads into Africa’s largest economy, its chief executive told Reuters. Honoris United Universities, majority owned by private equity firm Actis, has universities in countries including Tunisia, Morocco, Mauritius,…
Indian edtech extensive Byju’s in talks to make Doubtnut for better than $125M
Byju’s is in advanced stages of talks to acquire Doubtnut, a two-year-old education learning app, as the Indian edtech giant looks to expand its reach in smaller cities and towns in the world’s second-largest internet market. Three sources familiar with the matter told TechCrunch that the acquisition offer from nine-year-old Byju’s values the younger startup…
Google is within the raze along with digital backgrounds to Meet for education
In addition, users kicked out of a meeting won’t be able to “knock” again, and Meet will no longer show “knocks” from someone after a moderator rejects them twice. To make meetings more secure, Google will block anonymous attendees from joining any Education meetings by default. Schools can allow anonymous participants to join classes if…
