Trump administration launches civil rights investigation into schools
The investigations are tied to partnerships with The PhD Project, a national organization that helps support and provide networking for diverse doctoral candidates
Malware research group spins off from Harvard
A research organization that tries to warn computer users about programs that do sneaky things on their computers has spun off from Harvard University, reports the Associated Press.
A little ‘i’ to teach about online privacy
Trying to ward off federal regulators, the advertising industry has agreed on a standard icon—a little “i”—that it will add to most online ads that use demographics and…
Obama to seek freeze on domestic spending to trim deficit
President Obama will call for a three-year freeze in spending on many domestic programs, including education, and for increases no greater than inflation after that -- an initiative…
USDA awarding $310 million for broadband projects
The Agriculture Department is handing out another $310 million in stimulus money to bring high-speed internet connections to 14 rural communities around the country, reports the Associated Press.
Interest in hybrid courses on the rise
A growing number of schools now offer what's known as “hybrid” courses, which mix an online experience with traditional classroom learning.
Girls might learn math anxiety from female teachers
