Tag: Education
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...
German ’emergency brake’ plan clears last legislative hurdle
<p>BERLIN — A plan by German Chancellor Angela Merkel's government to mandate uniform restrictions in areas where the coronavirus is spreading too quickly cleared...
California’s public universities to require COVID-19 vaccine
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...
Indiana lawmakers set to approve budget, finish session
<p>INDIANAPOLIS — Indiana lawmakers were set to give final approval to a new two-year $37 billion state budget on Thursday as they wrapped up...
Clemson keeping men’s track and field, cross country
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...
Algerian professor gets 3-year jail term for offending Islam
<p>ALGIERS, Algeria — An Algerian court on Thursday convicted a high-profile university professor specializing in Islam of offending the Muslim religion, and sentenced him...
Publisher pauses release of new Philip Roth biography
NEW YORK — The publisher of a new, bestselling biography about Philip Roth has temporarily halted the book's shipping and promotion as its author,...
Dems push $25B to electrify school buses, a Biden priority
WASHINGTON — Democratic lawmakers are unveiling legislation that would invest $25 billion to convert the nation’s fleet of gasoline- and diesel-powered school buses to...
Tennessee lawmakers pass new transgender ‘bathroom bill’
NASHVILLE, Tenn. — Tennessee lawmakers have passed a bill that would put public schools and districts at risk of civil lawsuits if they let...
Embattled San Francisco school board agrees to act dignified
SAN FRANCISCO — The scandal-plagued San Francisco school board agreed to new contract terms with the district’s superintendent that require members to focus on...