University of Arizona becomes 6th out of 9 to reject Trump-era research compact

University of Arizona rejects US research compact over academic freedom concerns. (Getty Images) The University of Arizona has formally rejected the Trump administration’s proposed “Compact for Academic Excellence in Higher Education,” making it the sixth institution out of nine invited universities to do so. UA President Suresh Garimella confirmed the decision in a letter to…

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US government shutdown threatens Head Start funding: Here’s why vulnerable preschoolers are at risk

Head Start programmes face closure amid US government shutdown: How families are affected. (Getty Images) The ongoing US government shutdown is putting federal funding for Head Start programmes at risk, leaving tens of thousands of vulnerable preschoolers without guaranteed access to early education. These programmes, which serve some of the nation’s neediest children, rely almost…

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Thomas Massie, Kentucky Congressman endorsed by Jack Dorsey for President: What is his educational journey?

Thomas Massie, an MIT engineer and Kentucky congressman, was endorsed for president by Jack Dorsey/Image: X Tech entrepreneur Jack Dorsey’s unexpected endorsement of Kentucky Congressman Thomas Massie for president has sent shockwaves through political circles. The announcement not only highlights Massie’s rising profile beyond traditional Republican bases but also highlights his reputation as an independent…

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How Trump’s $100K H-1B rule disrupts startups, AI talent, and international workers’ futures

The Trump administration’s recent mandate requiring companies to pay $100,000 for each new H-1B visa is already sending shockwaves through America’s tech ecosystem. Designed to prioritize domestic workers and curb perceived exploitation by outsourcing firms, the policy is having an immediate impact on small businesses and venture-backed startups, raising questions about the future of innovation…

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Tennessee’s economic boom masks a growing crisis: Why millions of workers are struggling despite rising GDP and job growth

While Tennessee celebrates its ascent as a powerhouse of economic growth, a stark paradox emerges: The prosperity seen in GDP and employment figures is not translating into financial security for many of its residents. According to the new policy brief Thriving State, Strained Households, released by the nonpartisan think tank ThinkTennessee, the state’s economic story…

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Tennessee law requires special education pre-kindergartens, but state funding falls short

Tennessee law requires special education pre-K, but state funding falls short Tennessee school districts are shouldering the cost of special education pre-kindergarten programs for children as young as three. Many districts are redirecting hundreds of thousands of dollars from their K-12 budgets to meet the needs of students with disabilities, while receiving limited federal funding…

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70% of NIOS students fail 10th grade: Is Delhi’s lifeline turning into a conveyor belt for failure?

Delhi’s ambitious NIOS Project, launched to rescue students failing in 9th and 10th grades, is facing an unprecedented failure itself. According to data obtained through a Right to Information (RTI) application filed by PTI, nearly 70% of students registered under the scheme have failed their 10th-grade examinations over the past four years. What was meant…

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