Education

Oklahoma’s new PragerU teacher exam sparks criticism over ‘MAGA loyalty test’ claims. (AI Image) Oklahoma will require teachers applying from California and New York to pass a new assessment designed to prevent the spread of what state officials describe as “radical leftist ideology.” The Republican-controlled state’s education department announced that prospective teachers from these two…

“Most apartment owners are like, ‘I can’t take the risk,’” says Boston realtor Terry Leung, according to WBUR. His remark points to a challenge much larger than Boston’s housing market — the growing uncertainty international students face as visa approvals slow down.Every fall, Boston braces for a new academic year with thousands of international students…

After weeks of late nights, movie marathons, and unstructured summer days, the first week of school can feel like a jolt — not just for students, but for parents too. Across the country, some classrooms have already opened their doors while others are about to, marking the return of the back-to-school season in full swing.The…

Major upgrades at Asheville schools include new HVAC systems and security vestibules for the 2025–26 academic year. (AI Image) Asheville schools boost security and facilities ahead of the 2025–26 school year with HVAC and entrance upgradesMajor upgrades at Asheville schools include new HVAC systems and security vestibules for the 2025–26 academic yearWhat’s new at Asheville…

Classrooms are meant to be spaces of curiosity, collaboration, and growth. Increasingly, however, they are becoming battlegrounds where teachers struggle not only to impart lessons but to manage outbursts, aggression, and rule-breaking. Across the United States, educators warn that student behaviour has quietly become the number one crisis in public education —eclipsing even pay as…

Former MSU student sues university for $100 million over cancer linked to chemical exposure. (AI Image) A former Michigan State University (MSU) student has filed a $100 million lawsuit against the university, claiming she developed thyroid cancer due to prolonged exposure to toxic chemicals while working as a research assistant.LingLong Wei, who was enrolled in…

The US Postal Service has immortalized a century of service with a new Forever stamp honouring Jimmy Carter, the 39th president of the United States. Unveiled on August 16 at the Jimmy Carter National Historical Park, the stamp features a 1982 oil-on-linen portrait by Herbert E. Abrams, originally painted as a life study for Carter’s…

Over the past decade, California funneled millions of dollars into initiatives aimed at increasing the participation of women in STEM, science, technology, engineering, and mathematics. Programmes sought to attract more women to engineering, computer science, and math, acknowledging these fields as critical engines of innovation, economic growth, and national security. Yet the results remain underwhelming….

In February 2025, Chicago Public Schools (CPS) rolled out the Black Student Success Plan, a sweeping five-year program aimed at confronting racial disparities in education. Mandated by a 2023 Illinois law, the plan sought to ensure Black students achieve academic parity with their peers and addressed representation, discipline, and curriculum inclusivity.The plan set ambitious targets:…

In an era where digital connectivity dominates every aspect of life, one might assume that Generation Z, the first cohort to grow up entirely in the internet age, would embrace fully remote work without hesitation. Yet, a recent Gallup report disrupts this narrative, revealing that the youngest professionals are the least likely to favor entirely…