At least 11 American states and two territories have complied with a directive from the Trump administration to remove all references to gender identity, transgender and non-binary people from a federally funded sex education initiative, The Guardian reports.The order, issued through the United States Department of Health and Human Services (HHS), warned that states risked…
There was a time when earning an ‘A’ from Harvard meant brushing shoulders with academic greatness, a mark that distinguished the extraordinary from the accomplished. Today, however, that distinction seems blurred. According to a report by Harvard’s Office of Undergraduate Education, nearly 60% of all grades awarded at Harvard College are A’s, up from 40%…
A Virginia court has opened proceedings in a $40 million lawsuit filed by Abby Zwerner, a first-grade teacher who was shot by a six-year-old student inside her classroom last year, an incident that shocked the community and reignited questions about accountability in school safety.Zwerner, who taught at Richneck Elementary School in Newport News, sustained gunshot…
Which college is joining Trump HE compact: Will low fees outweigh diversity concerns? (Representative Image, Getty Images) New College of Florida has indicated it will be the first university to sign the Trump administration’s higher education (HE) compact. The agreement is designed to encourage institutions to adopt a range of policy changes, with potential financial…
Federal court stops Trump administration from cutting funding for inclusive sex education programmes. (Getty Images) A US federal judge has blocked the Trump administration from withdrawing federal funding for sex education programmes that include gender identity topics. The ruling protects grants under the Personal Responsibility Education Program (PREP) and Title V Sexual Risk Avoidance Education,…
Student loan forgiveness returns under Trump plan: What ICR and PAYE borrowers need to know. (Getty Images) Student loan borrowers enrolled in the Income Contingent Repayment plan (ICR) and the Pay as You Earn plan (PAYE) will once again have access to debt forgiveness under a Trump administration plan. The US Department of Education has…
Study abroad 2025: Comparing UK, EU universities for tuition costs, living expenses, and career paths. (AI Image) For Indian students dreaming of studying abroad, the quest for quality education at an affordable price has never been more pressing. While the USA and Canada have traditionally dominated international education, their escalating costs are prompting students to…
Ron DeSantis renames Florida debate trophy after Kirk with $50K prize. (AP Photo) Florida Governor Ron DeSantis has announced that the state’s flagship high school debate trophy will be renamed in honour of Charlie Kirk. The new Charlie Kirk Prize will be awarded to the winner of the Florida Civics and Debate Initiative (FCDI) State…
CBSE Class 12 Mathematics 2026 exam format CBSE Class 12 Maths 2026: The Central Board of Secondary Education (CBSE) has announced that the Class 12 Mathematics examination will be held on Monday, March 9, 2026, from 10:30 AM to 1:30 PM. The same schedule applies to both 041 Mathematics and 241 Applied Mathematics papers.For thousands…
IAS officer salary 2025: Earnings under the 7th Pay Commission explained. (AI Image) How much an IAS officer earns is not just a salary question; it is a question Indians ask to measure prestige, power and the weight of expectations placed on one individual in a district of millions. Under the 7th Pay Commission, an…
