Sexual activities for the classroom

A new book seeks to help educators bring up the sometimes awkward discussions surrounding gender and sexuality.

Anthony Weiner pens first op-ed of mayoral candidacy

In his first opinion piece of his mayoral candidacy, Anthony Weiner proposed taxing “foreign oligarchs” and expressed concern for yeshiva students.

Receiving a diploma, with a little help from family

Margaret Peterson graduated from La Salle University last week as her husband watched via video from hospice.

EdX adds Berklee, Boston University to online course offering

EdX announced Tuesday that it has added 15 new schools to its list of consortium members including Boston University and the Berklee College of Music.

Teaching Africa with complexities and nuance

Brandon D. Lundy’s book investigates ways of incorporating the study of Africa into existing curricula.

Asian-American students hurt by race category

A new book looks at how Asian Americans are hurt by the AAPI race category.

Yale fined $165,000 for failing to report sex crimes on campus

The Department of Education has fined Yale University $165,000 for not reporting sex crimes that occurred on campus.

Nutter proposes tax on cigarettes, liquor-by-the-drink to help schools

Mayor Michael Nutter proposed tax increases on cigarettes and on liquor by the drink to raise money for the city’s school district, he said today.

City needs nonprofit to take over free books program

The city reportedly cut a free books program and wants a non-profit to take it over, due to the “unpredictability” of state funding.

Is the customer always right in higher education?

Jeffrey Selingo’s new book “College (Un)Bound” explores the changes and trends in higher education.