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French Student Antisemitism Poll Reveals Alarming Acceptance Rates

An Ifop poll reveals that 50% of French middle and high school students have heard antisemitic remarks, with 26% finding at least one acceptable; the study, commissioned by the Crif, surveyed 2,000 students from February 7-12, highlighting a concerning normalization of antisemitism among French yout...

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bbc.com
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Latin Program Axed: Disadvantaged Students Face Wider Education Gap

The UK government's cancellation of a \£4 million Latin teaching program in state schools has sparked controversy, with academics citing its importance for disadvantaged students and highlighting regional disparities in access to classical subjects, while the government points to budget constraints.

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48% Bias Score

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Smartphone Ban in Schools: Germany Lags Behind European Trend

Studies show that banning smartphones in schools improves academic performance and well-being; Germany lags behind other European countries like the UK, France, and Luxembourg who have or are implementing bans, highlighting the need for a broader societal shift in approach to technology.

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52% Bias Score

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Nigerian Ramadan School Closures Spark Religious Tensions

Four Nigerian states with Muslim majorities closed schools during Ramadan, prompting outrage from Christian groups and students' unions who cite disruptions to education and discrimination against non-Muslim students; the closures, enforced by state authorities and Islamic police, have sparked natio...

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Chicago's AI Strategy: Protecting Artists, Promoting Open Debate, and Educating for the Future

The University of Chicago is using its "Chicago Principles" to navigate the challenges of AI, developing tools like Nightshade to protect artists' work from AI replication, and emphasizing a core curriculum focused on critical thinking and open dialogue to prepare students for the future workforce.

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foxnews.com
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Emanuel Slams Chicago's Leadership, Citing Crime, Failing Schools

Former Chicago mayor Rahm Emanuel criticized Chicago's current leadership on Friday, citing a 6.6% approval rating for Mayor Johnson, rising crime rates (motor vehicle theft, aggravated battery, theft, and murder), and 30-year low eighth-grade reading scores as evidence of failed governance; he cont...

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Elk Grove Middle School Teacher Uses Racist Materials in History Lesson

An Elk Grove middle school teacher used a worksheet titled "History of the N-word" that included a racist image of a dollar bill with the N-word during a history lesson; the Elk Grove Unified School District launched an investigation, and parents expressed outrage at a board meeting.

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elmundo.es
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Valencian School Language Consultation: 58.61% Participation

58.61% of 579,082 families in the Valencian Community participated in a consultation on their children's primary school language, with higher participation in Valencian-speaking areas influencing future language arrangements in schools.

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jpost.com
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Missouri Bill Seeks to Strengthen Anti-Discrimination Protections in Education

Missouri House Bill 937, introduced last Wednesday, aims to strengthen anti-discrimination protections in education by adopting the IHRA Working Definition of Antisemitism, mandating antisemitism awareness training, and integrating Jewish American heritage into the curriculum, while clarifying that ...

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Victoria Proposes School Expansion to Save Billions in Construction Costs

Infrastructure Victoria's 30-year infrastructure strategy proposes a \$1.5 billion to \$3.3 billion investment in expanding existing schools to accommodate Victoria's projected 1 million population growth over the next decade, potentially saving \$2.4 billion in construction costs compared to buildi...

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arabic.euronews.com
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US School Book Bans Target Diverse Voices Amidst Rise of Christian Nationalism

In the 2023-2024 school year, 4,218 books were banned in US schools, with 36% featuring minority characters and 29% addressing LGBTQ+ themes, driven by rising Christian nationalism and white supremacy, impacting 67,000 students in the Pentagon's removal of DEI materials.

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Lower Return on Higher Education in Spain Compared to Other European Countries

A Bank of Spain study reveals that while higher education boosts salaries in Spain, the return on investment is significantly lower than in Germany, France, and Italy, due to overqualification and a mismatch between university offerings and labor market demands.

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