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Oxbridge must help pupils from state schools succeed, college head says

The Guardian - Higher Education

Helen Mountfield, principal of Mansfield College, Oxford, hopes to raise £100m to help improve outcomes Oxbridge colleges need to actively help their state school-educated pupils succeed, rather than hope a “magical sorting hat” will uncover their talent, according to the head of an Oxford college who is looking to raise £100m to do just that.

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International schools sector explores Saudi as Asia market toughens 

The PIE News

Saudi is the “land of opportunity” for K-12 schools with international expansion plans, experts have suggested, pointing to the Kingdom’s plans to attract more international private operators. There’s increasing place for “high quality British education” across the world, which presents “endless opportunity”, she added.

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Cultivating global learner ownership from high school to higher education

The PIE News

As education practitioners, we must consistently reimagine the delivery of secondary education and how it will meet the needs of both higher learning experiences, and of course, the future of work. Verified by PISA (Programme for International Student Assessment), the OSSD ranks second in high school programs internationally.

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4 AI Content Creation Mistakes for Schools to Avoid

HEM (Higher Education Marketing)

However, as more and more tools are developed and become available, it is important for schools to reflect on the limitations of AI tools and acknowledge that, while helpful, without human supervision, these tools can do more harm than good. The right tool for your school will depend on your needs, budget, and desired outcomes.

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Survey of Underserved Groups in High School

Inside Higher Ed

A new survey of low-income and first-generation high school students and those who are people of color reveals that concerns about preparedness, the ability to meet their basic needs and academic costs are impacting their future education and career plans, making them less likely to believe more education is necessary.

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More Quit ‘U.S. News’ Rankings of Medical, Law Schools

Inside Higher Ed

More medical and law schools have announced that they are leaving the U.S. The medical schools of Cornell University and the University of Chicago are the latest to join the movement. They said, “Our overriding concern is to help address and reduce inequities in medical school education.” Hide by line?:

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Appeals Court Blocks Relief for Students Who Were Defrauded by Their Schools

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

The Department of Education is now barred from implementing the policies, which took effect last month, while the three-person panel of conservative appointees hears a lawsuit from Career Colleges and Schools of Texas (CCST), an association of nearly 100 for-profit institutions.