David Banks, New York City’s Schools Chancellor, to Resign
The resignation of Mr. Banks, planned for the end of the year, comes amid a flurry of federal…
Education
Report on Antisemitism at CUNY Calls for Changes Across the System
The report, commissioned by New York’s governor, found that the city’s university system was ill-equipped to handle rising…
U.S. News & World Report Released Its College Rankings
Every year, U.S. News & World Report publishes rankings that often change very little, though they draw attention…
Penn Suspends Amy Wax, Law Professor Accused of Making Racist Statements
The case tested the limits of academic freedom and tenure.
University of Maryland to Review Plagiarism Claims Against President Darryll J. Pines
The university’s president, Darryll J. Pines, who studies aerospace engineering, was accused of copying significant portions of a…
Social Studies Teachers Rely on Online and Sometimes Ideological Sources
A survey of social studies teachers found that many find primary sources online for lesson plans. But a…
N.Y.C. Schools Chancellor Seeks to Project Stability as Inquiries Swirl
David C. Banks, whose phone was seized during an investigation related to his brother, largely avoided discussing his…
Yale, Princeton, Duke Are Questioned Over Decline in Asian Students
The legal group that won a Supreme Court case that ended race-based college admissions suggested it might sue…
Rutgers President Announces Resignation After a Year Rocked by Protests
Jonathan Holloway was Rutgers’ first Black president. He helped the university grow but also faced criticism and questioning…
Why Some Christians Don’t Want to Bring the Bible Into Public Schools
As the idea of incorporating the Bible into classrooms gains traction, concerns about the mission of public schools…