Education

Sri Lanka approves Starlink’s satellite internet service, ushering in a new era of connectivity

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Sri Lanka approves Starlink’s satellite internet service, ushering in a new era of connectivity

Sri Lanka’s President Ranil Wickremesinghe announced a development on social media platform X (formerly Twitter), sharing that the Telecommunications Regulatory Commission of Sri Lanka (TRCSL) has approved the launch of Starlink’s satellite internet services in the country, contingent on a two-week public consultation period.In his post, President Wickremesinghe emphasized the transformative potential of this move … Read more

Montreal police arrest 15, disperse protesters at McGill administration building

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Montreal police arrest 15, disperse protesters at McGill administration building

Montreal police say that despite the occupation Thursday of a McGill University administration building that ended with 15 arrests, they have no plans to move in on a pro-Palestinian encampment on the downtown campus. Thursday’s occupation, which ended with police in riot gear spraying tear gas at protesters, was an escalation in the standoff that … Read more

Keeping children safe on social media: What parents should know to protect their kids

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Keeping children safe on social media: What parents should know to protect their kids

At what age should kids be on social media? Should they be on it at all? If they aren’t, will they be social pariahs? Should parents monitor their conversations? Do parental controls work? Navigating social media as a parent — not to mention a child — is not easy. Using social media platforms is still … Read more

Heartbreak, anger and many questions follow University of the Arts’ abrupt decision to close

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Heartbreak, anger and many questions follow University of the Arts’ abrupt decision to close

PHILADELPHIA — Bryant Fleming was looking forward to the fall semester at the University of the Arts, where the rising senior was to choreograph a production of “Sister Act” — the same musical comedy that led him to fall in love with theater in high school. Instead, the musical theater major was left heartbroken and … Read more

Indigenous students say Quebec’s language law sets them up for ‘failure’

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Indigenous students say Quebec’s language law sets them up for ‘failure’

Indigenous students at Quebec’s English-language CEGEPs are speaking out about changes to their post-secondary education under the province’s language reform, warning they are being set up for “failure.” The directors of five English CEGEPS — John Abbott, Champlain Saint-Lambert, Heritage, Vanier and Dawson — issued Wednesday a video where students from different communities describe their … Read more

Life as a teen without social media isn’t easy. These families are navigating adolescence offline

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Life as a teen without social media isn’t easy. These families are navigating adolescence offline

WESTPORT, Conn. — Kate Bulkeley’s pledge to stay off social media in high school worked at first. She watched the benefits pile up: She was getting excellent grades. She read lots of books. The family had lively conversations around the dinner table and gathered for movie nights on weekends. Then, as sophomore year got underway, … Read more

Washington parental rights law criticized as a ‘forced outing’ measure is allowed to take effect

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Washington parental rights law criticized as a ‘forced outing’ measure is allowed to take effect

SEATTLE — A new Washington state parental rights law derided by critics as a “forced outing” measure will be allowed to take effect this week after a court commissioner on Tuesday declined to issue an emergency order temporarily blocking it. The civil liberties groups, school district, youth services organizations and others who are challenging the … Read more

This family is educating their 4-year-old via traveling

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This family is educating their 4-year-old via traveling

Carol Tan, Rakcent Wong and their son, Atlas, have traveled across 23 countries and counting since the start of 2024. Courtesy of Rakcent Wong “You won’t be able to travel anymore after having children.” Carol Tan, 36, and Rakcent Wong, 35, often received that age-old advice before having their son, Atlas — but they were … Read more

Slide shared by N.B. premier ‘gross misrepresentation’ of sexual health presentation

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Slide shared by N.B. premier ‘gross misrepresentation’ of sexual health presentation

The sexual education slide that angered New Brunswick Premier Blaine Higgs is the first of more than 100 in a presentation about healthy relationships and sexual health that is given to high school students across the country, reporters learned Friday. Teresa Norris, president of the Montreal-based organization HPV Global Action, walked media through the presentation … Read more

The special Tony Award for educators goes to Baltimore community artist CJay Philip

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The special Tony Award for educators goes to Baltimore community artist CJay Philip

NEW YORK — The special Tony Award that honors educators is going to a Baltimore-based actor, educator, choreographer and Broadway veteran who has created arts opportunities for everyone from kindergartners to senior citizens. CJay Philip, founder and artistic director of the multidisciplinary ensemble Dance & Bmore, will receive the 2024 Excellence in Theatre Education Award … Read more