Los Angeles Unified School District (LAUSD) faces a potential strike as negotiations continue with its unions. The situation echoes a similar labor dispute from March 2023, when a three-day strike shut down schools. Past Labor Action and Gains Just over three years ago, Local 99 of the Service Employees International Union led a three-day strike, … Read more
Teacher’s Abuse Case Sparks Debate on Grooming, Reporting, and Psychiatric Assessments The case of Naomi Tekea Craig, a former Western Australian teacher who pleaded guilty to multiple charges of sexually abusing a student and subsequently gave birth to his child, has reignited discussions surrounding grooming tactics, the importance of mandatory reporting, and the role of … Read more
VCU Athletics Expands Support Staff: A Look at the Growing Demand for Student-Athlete Services Virginia Commonwealth University (VCU) Athletics is currently seeking to fill two part-time intern positions: a Student-Athlete Support Services Intern and a Student-Athlete Development Intern. These openings reflect a broader trend in collegiate sports – an increasing emphasis on the holistic well-being … Read more
Holocaust Education: The Enduring Power of Firsthand Accounts and Documentary Film The story of survival during the Holocaust continues to resonate, finding latest avenues for education and remembrance. Recently, the KCRA 3 documentary, “Always Remember Your Name,” chronicling the experiences of Andra Bucci and her sister Tati, was screened at the University of Nebraska Omaha, … Read more
The Trans-Tasman Brain Drain: Why Kiwis Are Heading to Australia – and Whether They’ll Return The allure of higher salaries and a perceived faster pace of life continues to draw New Zealanders across the Tasman Sea, sparking debate about a potential “brain drain.” But is this a new phenomenon, and what factors are truly driving … Read more
Recent suicide cases involving adolescents and students in Indonesia have prompted concern about increasing psychosocial pressures facing young people. Cases have been reported in East Nusa Tenggara (NTT), Demak, and Bandung, with one instance suspected to be linked to a break-up. Digital Spaces and Mental Health Suko Widodo, Chair of the Indonesian Communication Scholars Association … Read more
School Safety Concerns Rise in Flagler County A 14-year-old student at Matanzas High School in Flagler County, Florida, has been arrested and charged with making written or electronic threats to kill or do bodily injury to two classmates, according to the Flagler County Sheriff’s Office. The incident, which unfolded after an argument over Snapchat, highlights … Read more
Padjadjaran University (Unpad) in West Java, Indonesia, has formally permitted the leverage of artificial intelligence (AI) on campus, but with strict guidelines designed to protect academic integrity. AI Integration and Ethical Concerns Unpad Rector Arief Sjamsulaksan Kartasasmita stated the university will allow AI to be used “to the fullest extent possible,” as long as it … Read more
<div class=”articles-container”> <div class=”article-content–body”> <div class=”article-content–body-wrapper”> <p>Beyond the Stage: How High School Arts Programs are Evolving for a Changing World</p> </section> <p>The story of Ralston High School’s ambitious 1986 musical isn’t just a local anecdote; it’s a microcosm of a larger, ongoing conversation about the vital role – and evolving future – of arts education … Read more
The Second Congressional Commission on Education (EDCOM II) has issued a call for the Department of Education (DepEd) to halt “mass promotion” practices, citing a correlation between the policy and declining academic performance among Filipino students. Declining Proficiency Levels EDCOM II’s final report, released on January 26, indicates that national assessments reveal many learners are … Read more