Facebook Helps Develop Software That Puts Students in Charge of Their Lesson Plans The New York Times Facebook Helps Develop Software That Puts Students in Charge of Their Lesson Plans Facebook is out to upend the traditional student-teacher relationship. On Tuesday, Facebook and Summit Public Schools, a nonprofit charter school network with headquarters in Silicon Valley, announced that nearly 120 schools planned this fall to introduce a free student-directed learning system developed jointly by the social network and the charter schools.
ISIS Plundered, Destroyed Ancient Assyrian City in Syria, Liberators Find Haaretz.com ISIS Plundered, Destroyed Ancient Assyrian City in Syria, Liberators Find Brian Daniels of the Museum of Archaeology and Anthropology is quoted about destruction of cultural heritage in Syria.
Video: Penn Experts Explain the Popular Therapeutic Treatment, Cupping CBS Philadelphia Video: Penn Experts Explain the Popular Therapeutic Treatment, Cupping Head athletic trainer Eric Laudano of Penn Athletics and Brian Sennett of the Perelman School of Medicine talk about cupping, a common therapeutic treatment.
Undocumented Immigrants Can’t Vote, but They’re Still Making Their Voices Heard The Nation Undocumented Immigrants Can’t Vote, but They’re Still Making Their Voices Heard Michael Jones-Correa of the School of Arts and Sciences is quoted on his research on the role immigrant populations and civic activism on an election.
‘Mounting Concerns’ from Lawmakers over University of Virginia’s $2.2 Billion Fund The Washington Post ‘Mounting Concerns’ from Lawmakers over University of Virginia’s $2.2 Billion Fund State lawmakers on Monday continued to press University of Virginia officials for answers about a $2.2 billion investment fund, with some legislators expressing increasing frustration at exchanges they characterized as public relations rather than serving the public interest. The fund, which is separate from the university’s endowment and is expected to generate about $100 million a year, would be used for strategic investments approved by the full board.
What It’s Like to Be College-bound and Worried About Your Immigration Status National Public Radio What It’s Like to Be College-bound and Worried About Your Immigration Status Mayte Lara Ibarra and Larissa Martinez had just finished their senior year of high school when they each decided to go public with their immigration status. Both Texas students came to the U.S. illegally, and they didn't want to keep that fact a secret any longer. Ibarra identified herself on Twitter as one of the 65,000 undocumented youth who graduate high school in the U.S. Martinez revealed her status in the commencement speech she delivered at graduation. Their actions sparked support and pointed criticism. That was more than a month ago.
No Longer a Lounge of Their Own Inside Higher Ed No Longer a Lounge of Their Own When the Michigan State University Student Union's current building opened in 1925, it featured one lounge each for men and for women, and a billiards room for male students only.
ACLU Lawsuit Prompts White House to Release Drone Policy Playbook Christian Science Monitor ACLU Lawsuit Prompts White House to Release Drone Policy Playbook Michael Horowitz of the School of Arts and Sciences comments on the United States’ role in developing best practices for drone use.
Why Fund Investors Could Roil Bonds The Wall Street Journal Why Fund Investors Could Roil Bonds Itay Goldstein of the Wharton School is quoted on the risks to banks based on how they are structured.
Treating Dogs with Breast Cancer, and Aiding Research for Humans Philadelphia Inquirer Treating Dogs with Breast Cancer, and Aiding Research for Humans Karin Sorenmo of the School of Veterinary Medicine and Susan Domchek of the Perelman School of Medicine are quoted on their work in treating canine cancer.