Reflecting on: Student Demonstrations of “Break it Down for Me Like I’m Five” Assignments

Reflecting on: Student Demonstrations of “Break it Down for Me Like I’m Five” Assignments

(I’m republishing my best posts from the first half of the year. You can see the entire list of them here) I’ve previously published posts about, and a student example of, the Explain It To Me Like I’m Five projects that I have students in my IB Theory of Knowledge class produce. I recently had … Read more

Rebels murder two Mozambique opposition members before election demonstrations- Reuters

Rebels murder two Mozambique opposition members before election demonstrations- Reuters

Gunmen fatally shot a Mozambique opposition lawyer and a party official by firing multiple rounds at their car on Saturday, according to rights groups. This incident has heightened tensions ahead of planned protests against a disputed election outcome. The newly formed opposition party Podemos, along with its presidential candidate Venancio Mondlane, have rejected the preliminary … Read more

Harvard sees significant decrease in donations following backlash over Israel demonstrations.

Harvard sees significant decrease in donations following backlash over Israel demonstrations.

Unlock the Editor’s Digest for free Roula Khalaf, Editor of the FT, selects her favourite stories in this weekly newsletter. Donations to Harvard University fell 14 per cent in the fiscal year ending June 30, as large donors cut ties and prominent alumni in the financial industry criticised its administration over a botched response to … Read more