Education

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…

More than 95% of Missouri’s taxpayer-supported school voucher funds are going to religious institutions, according to new reporting from The 74 Million. The findings show that the state’s Empowerment Scholarship Accounts (ESA) program, created to expand school choice, is overwhelmingly supporting tuition at faith-based private schools. A program meant for choice, not religion Missouri’s Empowerment…

Trump administration reopens student loan forgiveness The Trump administration has agreed to resume student loan forgiveness under programs it had previously restricted, reopening a pathway to debt relief for millions of Americans. The development follows an agreement reached between the U.S. Department of Education and the American Federation of Teachers (AFT), one of the largest…

Mamdani proposes tuition plan to recruit 1,000 new teachers annually in NYC New York City mayoral front-runner Zohran Mamdani has unveiled a plan to tackle the city’s teacher shortage by offering tuition assistance to prospective educators in exchange for a three-year commitment to teach in city schools. The plan, outlined Wednesday in Astoria, Queens, would…

47% of American adults lack confidence in finding a good job A new AP–NORC poll (October 2025) finds that nearly half of Americans are doubtful about their ability to find a good job, reflecting rising financial stress and anxiety about the economy. The survey highlights a widening gap between economic indicators, such as low unemployment…

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…

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…

India’s medical education sees historic surge as MBBS seats reach 1,37,600 India’s medical education sector is witnessing an unprecedented transformation, with a historic surge in MBBS seats and new medical colleges across the country. Spearheaded by the National Medical Commission (NMC), this expansion aligns with Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s 2024 pledge to create 75,000 new…

FILE – People walk through University of North Carolina campus March 18, 2020, in Chapel Hill, N.C. (AP Photo/Gerry Broome, File) Alabama college graduates are increasingly realising measurable financial returns from their degrees. A study by the Strada Education Foundation found that about 67% of Alabama students earn enough within ten years to recoup the…

Can AI Tools Really Help Americans Double Their Income? (Image: Pexels) Americans are using AI tools to dramatically increase earnings and in some cases doubling income as the integration of AI tools in daily work is no longer a futuristic concept. It is a present-day reality transforming income potential across American workers. Recent data from…