Education

Alberta entered the second day of a province-wide teachers’ strike on Tuesday, with schools remaining closed and negotiations ongoing. The dispute centers on staffing levels, funding, and class sizes, as educators seek conditions that allow them to effectively support students. CBC reporting highlights both the government’s openness to hiring more staff and the ongoing resistance…

Columbia University. (Getty Images) A growing number of top US universities are facing an immediate threat to their ability to attract international academic talent and graduate students. New changes to the H-1B visa system under President Donald Trump’s administration, including a $100,000 fee for new applicants and a shift in lottery preference, are causing concern…

The Ivy League has long symbolized academic excellence, selective admissions, and pathways to influential careers. These eight private Northeastern schools have produced presidents, Nobel Prize winners, and leaders across industries. Beyond prestige, they offer world-class research resources, faculty mentorship, and a global network of alumni.But in 2026, which Ivy League universities stand out academically? According…

Houston Independent School District (HISD) has laid off 160 uncertified teachers and 54 staff members as part of a “staff leveling” effort designed to align teaching positions with student enrolment, according to K-12 Dive. In addition, 232 teachers have been reassigned to unfilled positions.The district has yet to release official student enrolment data for the…

Trump administration warns of no guaranteed back pay for federal workers during shutdown. (AP Photo) The Trump administration has issued a warning that federal workers furloughed during the ongoing government shutdown may not receive guaranteed back pay. This marks a significant reversal of established policy that traditionally ensured pay for around 750,000 employees once government…

Sticks are bad, but sometimes corruption through carrots is worse. Princeton University professor Jan-Werner Müller, writing in The Guardian, argues that the Trump administration’s latest offer to select universities is exactly that, a veiled attempt to trade compliance for privilege.After cutting federal funding earlier this year, the administration is now extending an offer to nine…

Matthew Shoulders named MIT Chemistry head: What you need to know. (Photo courtesy: MIT News) Matthew D. Shoulders, a leading figure in protein biochemistry and synthetic biology, has been appointed head of the Department of Chemistry at the Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT), effective January 16, 2026. A renowned educator and researcher, Shoulders currently serves…

California Gov. Gavin Newsom signs antisemitism law for schools. (AP Photo) California Governor Gavin Newsom has signed a new law establishing a state-level Office of Civil Rights aimed at addressing antisemitism in public schools. The law comes amid rising concerns about antisemitic acts across the US and includes provisions for training school staff and advising…

Columbia University could face a substantial financial impact if the Trump administration’s proposed $100,000 fee on H-1B visas is implemented, as reported by the Columbia Spectator. The fee, announced in a White House proclamation on September 19, 2025, could cost the University up to $20 million annually, according to data from the U.S. Citizenship and…

15 college majors in the US that might leave you drowning in debt College is often sold as a golden ticket: you graduate, land a dream job, and watch your bank account grow. But sometimes that ticket comes with a surprise student loan debt. On average, US students owe about $39,075 in federal loans by…