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Left-wing politics
fromBoston.com
2 months ago

A student at Brown channeled Elon Musk. Then he got in trouble.

The situation highlights ongoing tensions between student expression and administrative sensitivity in higher education.
Left-wing politics
fromwww.theguardian.com
2 months ago

More than 1,000 US students punished over speech since 2020, report finds

Universities are punishing students for protected speech, undermining free expression.
Hovis was suspended for three years despite minor punishment from a school committee.
Left-wing politics
fromBoston.com
2 months ago

A student at Brown channeled Elon Musk. Then he got in trouble.

The situation highlights ongoing tensions between student expression and administrative sensitivity in higher education.
Left-wing politics
fromwww.theguardian.com
2 months ago

More than 1,000 US students punished over speech since 2020, report finds

Universities are punishing students for protected speech, undermining free expression.
Hovis was suspended for three years despite minor punishment from a school committee.
#immigration
NYC parents
fromGothamist
2 months ago

ICE detained Queens 11th-grader at his immigration hearing, officials say

Immigration officials detained a New York City student during an asylum hearing, raising concerns over the safety and treatment of immigrant students.
US news
fromwww.mediaite.com
3 months ago

Judge Orders Turkish College Student Who Co-Wrote College Paper Editorial to Be Released from Custody Immediately'

A federal judge ordered the release of a Turkish student arrested by DHS agents, highlighting concerns over freedom of speech and immigration enforcement.
NYC parents
fromGothamist
2 months ago

ICE detained Queens 11th-grader at his immigration hearing, officials say

Immigration officials detained a New York City student during an asylum hearing, raising concerns over the safety and treatment of immigrant students.
fromwww.ocregister.com
1 month ago

Muslim civil rights group says UC Irvine is a hostile campus'

The designation of UC Irvine as a hostile campus by CAIR points to a crackdown on pro-Palestine protests, highlighting concerns over discriminatory treatment of students.
US politics
fromABC7 Chicago
1 month ago

Palestinian student sues Michigan school over teacher's reaction to her refusal to stand for Pledge

Since you live in this country and enjoy its freedom, if you don't like it, you should go back to your country.
US politics
#higher-education
fromTruthout
2 months ago
Left-wing politics

Trump's Censorship Campaign Draws on Decades of Infrastructure Built by Big Tech

The climate of fear around immigration policy is impacting international students in American universities.
The far right has strategically coordinated efforts to attack higher education and suppress dissent.
fromTruthout
2 months ago
Left-wing politics

Trump's Censorship Campaign Draws on Decades of Infrastructure Built by Big Tech

#university-of-michigan
fromwww.mediaite.com
2 months ago
Privacy professionals

Private Investigator Hired by University of Michigan to Spy on Pro-Palestine Students Pretends to Be Disabled When Caught on Video

fromwww.mediaite.com
2 months ago
Privacy professionals

Private Investigator Hired by University of Michigan to Spy on Pro-Palestine Students Pretends to Be Disabled When Caught on Video

NYC parents
fromLos Angeles Times
2 months ago

LAUSD will deploy school police to set up safe zones around campuses, graduations amid ICE raids

Los Angeles school police will create safety perimeters to prevent immigration enforcement around campuses and school events.
NYC parents
fromBoston.com
2 months ago

Supreme Court rejects appeal of Massachusetts student who wanted to wear 'only two genders' T-shirt

The Supreme Court upheld a lower court ruling rejecting a student's right to wear a T-shirt declaring only two genders, citing potential harm to school atmosphere.
#education
NYC parents
fromwww.npr.org
2 months ago

Educators fear their homeless students could become a target for Trump cuts

Federal law McKinney-Vento protects homeless students, ensuring their right to education amid housing instability.
fromNew York Post
3 months ago
NYC parents

School district won't allow child to graduate over LGBTQ health class, family claims

A Maryland high school student is denied graduation due to her family's objections to mandatory health course content related to LGBTQ+ issues.
NYC parents
fromwww.npr.org
2 months ago

Educators fear their homeless students could become a target for Trump cuts

Federal law McKinney-Vento protects homeless students, ensuring their right to education amid housing instability.
US news
fromwww.mediaite.com
2 months ago

That's Pathetic, Mr. Secretary': Rubio Called Out By Senator For Detaining Student Over an Op-Ed

Rubio defends visa revocation for students involved in disruptive protests during a contentious Senate hearing.
fromwww.theguardian.com
2 months ago

Mohsen Mahdawi, released from Ice custody, graduates from Columbia

Mohsen Mahdawi, a Palestinian activist, celebrated his graduation from Columbia after federal detention and continues advocating for fellow detainees.
Brooklyn
fromBrooklyn Eagle
2 months ago

Teacher's aide implicated in Brooklyn school attack

A teacher's aide allegedly conspired with her brother to attack a student over a complaint, leading to serious injuries and trauma for the victim.
US news
fromwww.theguardian.com
2 months ago

Ice used false pretenses' for warrant to hunt for Columbia students, lawyers say

ICE misled a judge to access students' homes for arresting them over pro-Palestinian activism.
fromFuturism
2 months ago

Student Livid After Catching Her Professor Using ChatGPT, Asks For Her Money Back

A student confronted her professor for using AI tools while prohibiting students from doing so, reflecting broader tensions around AI in education.
SF parents
fromTODAY.com
2 months ago

A Florida teacher lost her job for calling a student by their preferred name

A teacher was reprimanded for using a student's preferred name instead of their legal name, resulting in significant public support and criticism.
philosophy
fromApaonline
3 months ago

Academic Freedom, Including Free Discussion for Students

Academic freedom is essential for both faculty and students in university communities.
fromwww.aljazeera.com
3 months ago

US court says student activist Rumeysa Ozturk must be sent to Vermont

The courts are increasingly scrutinizing the Trump administration’s actions regarding the deportation of pro-Palestinian student protesters, raising serious concerns about individual rights.
US news
fromNew York Post
3 months ago

NYU sophomore says her drunk roommate peed on her while she slept - yet school told her to move out

A NYU student claims her roommate urinated on her while she slept, sparking a dispute about how the university handled the situation.
NYC parents
fromNew York Post
3 months ago

Brown student Alex Shieh is over the target on BS jobs and DEI- so the school is going after him

Brown University is facing scrutiny for disciplinary actions against student journalist Alex Shieh for conducting inquiries about non-faculty roles.
The situation raises important questions about administrative transparency and potential infringement on free speech.
US news
fromTruthout
3 months ago

How International Students Got Swept Up in Trump's Anti-Immigrant Crackdown

The Trump administration's visa revocations created chaos for international students, prompting widespread protests and legal actions.
LA Dodgers
fromLos Angeles Times
3 months ago

Demonstrators arrested at UCLA are finally getting their phones back, but it might not be easy

UCLA Police will return cellphones to students arrested during protests after deciding not to file charges.
Portland food
fromPortland Mercury
3 months ago

Good Morning, News: PSU Student Violations Dropped, DA Vasquez Pitches Public Hissy-Fit, and Trump Deports 4-Year-Old with Cancer

Local journalism and arts coverage are essential for Portland's community, but they rely on public support.
fromwww.nytimes.com
3 months ago

Protesters Chain Themselves to Columbia Gates, Calling for Activists' Release

Protests at Columbia University demand the release of detained Palestinian activists Mohsen Mahdawi and Mahmoud Khalil.
fromThe Nation
3 months ago

Trump's War on the Palestine Movement Is Something Entirely New

As people across the nation look on, aghast, at the footage of vulnerable students of color being abducted in broad daylight by the masked gunmen of ICE.
Left-wing politics
SF parents
fromNew York Post
3 months ago

Dad outraged after daughter suspended for standing up to male bully in wild high school brawl

A girl was suspended after defending herself against a male bully who assaulted her during class.
US news
fromwww.dw.com
3 months ago

US detains Palestinian student at citizenship interview DW 04/15/2025

US immigration officials detained Mohsen Mahdawi, a Palestinian student, during his citizenship interview, raising significant concerns about the treatment of international students involved in activism.
Left-wing politics
fromTruthout
4 months ago

"We Can Only Survive This Together" - Refusing Trump's Campus Repression

Protests erupt in Seattle in support of Palestinian rights as Gaza faces severe crisis.
U.S. universities confront severe federal backlash for supporting Palestinian advocacy amidst violent escalation in Gaza.
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