education
Leaked Letter Shows Singapore Schools’ Promotion of ‘Heterosexual Marriages’ in Sex Ed
The national program also “promotes abstinence before marriage” and teaches the “consequences of casual sex.”
Not Even Indian Students in American Colleges Can Escape Caste Discrimination
A new policy at Cal State University is trying to change that, but they’re getting major pushback from a powerful Hindu American advocacy group.
Amazon Paid for a High School Course. Here’s What It Teaches.
“Brainstorm ways you could motivate your employees other than large bonuses and high salaries.”
Young Syrians Are Struggling to Imagine a Future in Their Country
The civil war didn’t just destroy cities. It also destroyed an entire generation's economic prospects.
The Rise of Study Drugs at British Universities
Students are increasingly using drugs like speed, Ritalin and Modafinil to cope with the stress of uni.
School Librarian Reportedly Made Third Graders Re-Enact the Holocaust
The librarian reportedly said the Holocaust happened “because the Jews ruined Christmas.”
We Asked People About Their Terrible High School Sex-Ed Experiences
"They said sex was like a sports car, they go faster and faster, and then you can't stop."
We Asked the Math Tutor Who Posts His Lessons on Pornhub: Why?
A math tutor has raked in over a million views on Pornhub by teaching calculus in a hoodie.
Should Parents Be Punished for Their Kids’ Bad Behavior? Chinese Draft Law Says Yes.
Under the proposed law, parents are legally held responsible for their children’s missteps.
Students at Ireland's Top University Are Paying for Recycled Video Lectures
At least eight Trinity College Dublin courses are using lectures recorded during the 2020 lockdown.
A Teacher Chopped Off Their Hair. An Attempted Suicide and Strike Followed.
Hair cutting as a disciplinary measure is relatively common in schools across South Asia, but pushback is rare.
A Rule Meant to Ensure Gender Equality Is Keeping Girls Out of Classrooms
High schools in Tokyo are failing female students in admission tests in order to meet a designated gender ratio.