Tag: Education
California public schools see ‘sharp decline’ in enrollment
SAN FRANCISCO — California public schools have experienced a sharp decline in enrollment this year as the pandemic forced millions into online school, according...
California’s public universities to require COVID-19 vaccine
<p>SAN FRANCISCO — Two of the nation's largest university systems say they intend to require COVID-19 vaccinations for all students, faculty and staff on...
Clemson keeping men’s track and field, cross country
<p>CLEMSON, S.C. — Clemson is keeping its men's track and field and cross country programs after planning to eliminate them at the end of...
EXPLAINER: Why India is shattering global infection records
NEW DELHI — The world's fastest pace of spreading infections and the highest daily increase in coronavirus cases are pushing India further into a...
German ’emergency brake’ plan clears last legislative hurdle
BERLIN — A plan by German Chancellor Angela Merkel's government to mandate uniform restrictions in areas where the coronavirus is spreading too quickly cleared...
Algerian professor gets 3-year jail term for offending Islam
ALGIERS, Algeria — An Algerian court on Thursday convicted a high-profile university professor specializing in Islam of offending the Muslim religion, and sentenced him...
North Dakota House overrides transgender sports bill veto
BISMARCK, N.D. — North Dakota’s House dealt Gov. Doug Burgum his first veto setback of the session Thursday, overriding his rejection of a bill...
Longhorn Band will be required to play ‘The Eyes of Texas’
AUSTIN, Texas — The University of Texas has announced that its traditional marching and pep bands will be required to play “The Eyes of...
Highlights of Indiana’s new state budget
INDIANAPOLIS — The Indiana General Assembly gave final approval Thursday to a new two-year $37 billion state budget that is bolstered by $3 billion...
EXPLAINER: Why India is shattering global infection records
<p>NEW DELHI — The world's fastest pace of spreading infections and the highest daily increase in coronavirus cases are pushing India further into a...