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Debate over State Standards
As federal panel negotiates standards for teacher preparation programs, some question whether the task should be a federal responsibility at all.
Standing Up for Teaching
Johns Hopkins University asks research-oriented faculty to re-evaluate their introductory science classes.
UCLA Criticized in Report on Lab Tragedy
The University of California at Los Angeles "wholly neglected its legal obligations" to provide safety in a laboratory where a...
U. of Tokyo Plans Calendar Change
The University of Tokyo is planning a shift over the next five years to a fall start for its academic...
Academic Minute: Economic Downturn and Alcohol Consumption
In today’s Academic Minute, Michael French of the University of Miami explains the link between the health of the economy...
Self-Worth and Recidivism
In today’s Academic Minute, DePaul University's Pat Werhane reveals the psychological factors that contribute to recidivism in the American criminal...
President Fired at Mountain State U.
Mountain State University's board on Thursday announced that it had fired Charles H. Polk as president. The Charleston Gazette noted...
UCSF Wants More Freedom From U. of California
The University of California at San Francisco, a powerhouse in medical education and research, is pushing for much more autonomy...