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University faculty and academic observers note that while students have a constitutional right to express personal beliefs, instructors have the authority to assess assignments on their academic merit.

From Salon

Created in 1991 as part of a university assignment, The Wiggles has become an international phenomenon among young children.

From BBC

Faas—who had sent Mr. Út’s photographer brother on an assignment during which he was killed—may have been atoning.

From The Wall Street Journal

The Kookaburra was even introduced to the County Championship to prepare English players for overseas assignments.

From BBC

A student struggling to complete assignments, for example, could be encouraged to join a six- to eight-week group intervention on motivation and growth, while another might join a tutoring group focused on study skills.

From Los Angeles Times