Education

Sealing Window Frames Outside (2024)

Sealing exterior window frames is essential to keeping your home at a comfortable temperature and increasing the energy efficiency of the house, lowering energy costs. It’s also necessary for preventing damage to the windows and building’s structure. To properly seal a window frame outside, you’ll need to choose the right type of caulk, prime the surface, and apply the material. Below, we’ve outlined why...

Unveiling the Thrilling World of Card Games in the Philippines!

Card games like tongits have been an integral part of Filipino culture, providing entertainment and fostering social connections for generations. Whether played during family gatherings, friendly competitions, or leisurely moments with friends, card games hold a special place in the hearts of many Filipinos. In this article, we’ll explore some of the top card games that have gained popularity in the Philippines, showcasing...
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College Professors Say Student Literacy Is Plummeting

In a recent article for Slate, professor Adam Kotsko details a disturbing trend he’s noticed in his classes. It’s not phones. And it’s...

Columbia College Chicago president steps down

Columbia College Chicago president and CEO Kwang-Wu Kim is stepping down after recent tensions with faculty members and with cuts likely on the...

U of Colorado Boulder settles professor’s retaliation suit

The University of Colorado at Boulder has settled a discrimination and retaliation lawsuit that one of its law professors filed against it. In...

Textbook affordability a top faculty concern

Nearly two-thirds of faculty members view textbook affordability as a top priority for their universities, according to the annual Faculty Watch Report. The survey,...

A new book on building communities for learning

I didn’t quite know what to expect when I picked up Dave Cormier’s Learning in a Time of Abundance: The Community Is the...

Biden administration eyes debt relief for borrowers facing hardship

The education secretary would be able to determine if a borrower’s circumstances entitle them to debt relief under a new proposed plan. Caroline Brehman/CQ-Roll...

Scientists decry closure of Duke’s herbarium

Duke University is closing its herbarium, which is among the largest herbaria in the country, housing more than 825,000 plant species. The decision comes...

How Texas A&M’s Qatar campus suddenly collapsed

The Texas A&M system Board of Regents voted last Thursday to close their branch campus in Doha, Qatar. No incoming class will be...

World university/reputation rankings 2023 results announced

Universities in the Arab region have shot up in their reputations, especially regionally, data from the latest THE World Reputation Rankings have revealed. An...

Scholarly groups choose between speech, silence on Gaza war

When the American Association of University Professors last week called for “an immediate ceasefire and end to the siege of Gaza,” it was...

Word of the Day: beckon

The word bold has appeared in 33 articles on NYTimes.com in the past year, including on July 25 in “Will Translation Apps Make...

What Students Are Saying About Racist Jokes at School

In my opinion, I think schools should strongly punish racist jokes because many students use it and think it’s not a bad thing....