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U.S. university faculty wages 'lag' due to inflation

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While nominal salaries rise, the real compensation for university faculty is 'lagging' behind due to inflation, alongside a wave of cuts to tenured positions, leaving many in precarious situations.

Principal takes unpaid leave over graduation speech gaffe

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The principal of Shih Hsin University faced severe criticism and requested unpaid leave for self-reflection after suggesting students "end themselves" if they could not manage their lives.

AI outperforms leading US law professors

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Professors from top law schools favored AI's answers over those of their colleagues in 75% of cases, unaware they were grading artificial intelligence.

The British 'turn their backs' on university degrees

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The number of British people who believe in the value of a university degree has halved in eight years, as a sluggish job market and heavy student debt burden students.

Elementary student assaults teacher for 20 minutes

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An elementary student repeatedly punched, kicked, and threw chairs at a teacher for 20 minutes, leaving her injured and traumatized.

Hundreds of US professors demand stricter admissions due to students' poor math skills

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Witnessing students struggling with middle school math, over 800 professors within the University of California (UC) system propose reinstating SAT and ACT score submissions for STEM fields.

Boy pedals sewing machine while doing homework

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A mother's unique method to combat her son's distraction—having him pedal a sewing machine while doing homework—has sparked a social media debate.

Cuba cancels university entrance exams due to fuel shortages

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Connectivity and transportation difficulties caused by an energy crisis have forced Cuba to cancel university entrance exams and end the academic year early for students.

Asian-born scholar appointed president of prestigious US university

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From a top high school student in Hong Kong, Professor Mung Chiang becomes the first Asian president in the 175-year history of Northwestern University, a top 7 US institution and a global leader.

Math and reading scores of US students plummet

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Elementary and middle school students' math and reading scores have seen a "learning recession" for 10 years, attributed to schools no longer facing pressure to report scores and the pervasive influence of social media.

America's top university loses 100-year 'pride' due to AI

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Princeton's century-long pride in 'unproctored integrity' has ended, as the top US university reintroduces exam proctors for the first time since the 19th century to combat cheating.

TOPIK exam papers advertised for a "guaranteed pass," priced over 5,000 USD

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Brokers are advertising "guaranteed pass" services for the Korean language proficiency test (TOPIK) at 5,100 USD (approximately 135 million VND), employing sophisticated cheating methods.

The rise of Malaysian universities in Asia

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Learning from Singapore's model and leveraging the strength of the private sector, Malaysia has made a significant breakthrough in Asian rankings, with 6 to 10 universities entering the top 100.

Transformable desks and chairs arrive in Chinese schools

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A new type of desk and chair allows Chinese students to lie down for their midday naps, replacing the previous practice of slouching over desks.

Suspicions arise over 14-year-old 'prodigy' building jet engine

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After captivating audiences with videos of his homemade jet engine, 14-year-old Che Jingang faces doubts, with some suggesting parental assistance to bolster his study abroad application.

Western youth flock to master’s programs fearing unemployment

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Weston-Edwards, 22, a political science graduate, pursued a master’s degree after losing an internship position at a tourism company to a history master’s graduate.

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