As the US government shutdown ends, Linda McMahon is set to resume plans to dismantle the Education Department

After the longest government shutdown in United States history, the Department of Education is set to reopen, but not return to business as usual. Education Secretary Linda McMahon is expected to resume her controversial effort to reduce, and eventually dismantle, the federal agency she leads.The 43-day shutdown forced a pause on McMahon’s restructuring plans, which…

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CISCE ICSE date sheet 2026 released: Check class 10 time table, exam pattern, and marking scheme here

CISCE ICSE date sheet 2026: The Council for the Indian School Certificate Examinations (CISCE) has officially released the timetable for the 2026 Indian Certificate of Secondary Education (ICSE) Class 10 examinations. The exams will commence on 17 February, 2026 and conclude on 30 March, 2026, covering a duration of around six weeks.This year, the board…

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UP D.El.Ed 2025: Notification released, admission application opens 24 November for over 2 lakh BTC seats

UP D.El.Ed 2025 notification released UP D.El.Ed 2025: The Uttar Pradesh government has released the official notification for UP D.El.Ed 2025, inviting online applications for admission to the Diploma in Elementary Education (D.El.Ed), formerly known as BTC. This course is mandatory for candidates aspiring to become assistant teachers in primary and upper primary schools across…

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America may end or restrict OPT: The what, why, and how of a looming crackdown

US plans changes to OPT programme: Here’s what international students need to know. (AI Image) The Trump administration is preparing new rules that could significantly restrict the Optional Practical Training (OPT) programme for international students, reported Forbes. The proposed regulations, listed on the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) regulatory agenda, aim to align practical training…

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Yale cuts summer financial aid programs; replaces two awards with single grant amid budget pressure

Yale College will consolidate two key non-competitive financial aid programs for undergraduates—the International Study Award and the Summer Experience Award—into a single Summer Experience Grant starting in summer 2027, according to an announcement from Yale College Dean Pericles Lewis, as reported by Yale Daily News. The decision affects students receiving financial aid who seek support…

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Hybrid for juniors, classroom for seniors: Teachers and principals debate Delhi’s AQI-driven divide

The Air Quality Index (AQI) in Delhi surged from 362 on Monday to 425 on Tuesday morning, leaving the city’s schools in a sudden dilemma. The Delhi government instructed all government, government-aided, and recognised private schools to implement hybrid learning for students up to Class 5. Senior classes, meanwhile, are to continue entirely in offline…

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