British universities have been urged to improve awareness and understanding of white privilege and microaggressions, as a vice-chancellor warned they “perpetuate institutional racism”. Universities UK (UUK), which represents 140 institutions, has published practical-based guidance to help universities to tackle racial
Covid-19 coronavirus: Eight cases in managed isolation; Air NZ staffer tests positive again
The Air New Zealand crew member who tested positive for Covid-19 in China has once again returned a positive coronavirus swab since touching down in the country. It comes as officials reveal eight new Covid-19 cases in managed isolation. There
‘Students like the flexibility’: why online universities are here to stay
The coronavirus pandemic has forced UK universities to rapidly shift online, and no date has been confirmed for campuses to reopen. With the second coronavirus peak projected to take place in autumn, many institutions are already planning to move at
Colorado school leaders say state COVID rules are hindering in-person learning
Days after Colorado Gov. Jared Polis insisted elementary schools should remain open for in-person learning despite a record surge in COVID-19 cases, school leaders statewide are calling on him to help make that happen. The Colorado Association of School Executives
Denver Public Schools to send all students to remote learning after Thanksgiving break
Denver Public Schools is moving the few grades still attending in-person classes back to a fully remote format, the district announced Wednesday. Beginning Nov. 30, students in kindergarten, first and second grade will tune into their classes virtually. Third- through
Littleton Public Schools moving all students to remote learning – The Denver Post
Another Colorado school district is going remote in response to the rate of COVID-19 infections throughout the Denver region. Littleton Public Schools announced Wednesday that all students will move to online education starting Monday. While the virus’ spread within schools
Mass Covid testing will allow students to return in January, says minister
Students will return to campuses in January using mass testing of the sort to be deployed next month before they go home for Christmas during a travel window, the universities minister has said. A mass exodus will take place on
Covid 19 coronavirus: Will there be any new cases in Christchurch?
With the week bringing a new community outbreak in the South Island, health officials will today reveal if increased testing across Christchurch has uncovered more infection. The Ministry of Health is due to give its latest update at 1pm. It
‘It shouldn’t be happening’: the businesses providing free meals in England
Liam Wright likes to put himself in other people’s position when thinking about different political issues. But when it comes to Marcus Rashford’s campaign to extend free school meals into the school holidays, he doesn’t need to. “I come from
Covid 19 coronavirus: Will it be seven days straight without a community case?
Can we make it a week without a case of Covid-19 in the community? The Ministry of Health is due to give an update on the latest situation surrounding Covid-19 in New Zealand shortly. The update will come via a