Education

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…

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…

IIT JAM 2026: The Indian Institute of Technology (IIT) Bombay will close the registration process for the Joint Admission Test for Masters (IIT JAM) 2026 today, October 20, 2025, at 11:59 PM. Aspiring candidates who are yet to complete their applications can do so through the official portal — jam2026.iitb.ac.in, before the deadline.The JAM Online…

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…

SSC CGL Tier 1 answer key 2025: The Staff Selection Commission (SSC) will close the objection window for the SSC Combined Graduate Level (CGL) Tier I answer key 2025 on October 21, 2025, at 11 AM. Candidates who wish to challenge the provisional answer key can submit their objections through the Commission’s official portal, ssc.gov.in,…

Nearly 2,000 Indians were deported from Canada in 2024 The rising number of Indian nationals deported from Canada is sending ripples across professional and student communities, raising concerns about career opportunities, work visas, and study prospects. According to Canadian Border Services Agency (CBSA) data, nearly 1,997 Indians were forcibly removed in 2024, second only to…

NEET PG counselling schedule to be released shortly The Medical Counselling Committee (MCC) has opened registration for NEET PG 2025 counselling, marking the first official step in the admission process for MD, MS, and DNB programmes under the 50% All India Quota (AIQ). While candidates can now register on the MCC portal, mcc.nic.in, the detailed…

In a world driven by information, media, and digital engagement, the ability to tell compelling stories has never been more valuable. Students exploring careers in storytelling often face a crucial choice: Journalism or Communications. While both degrees revolve around crafting narratives, they differ in purpose, approach, skill sets, and career trajectories. Understanding these differences can…

US youth literacy falls while graduation rates rise The latest 2023 Program for the International Assessment of Adult Competencies (PIAAC) data from the US Department of Education’s National Center for Education Statistics (NCES) reveals a significant decline in literacy and numeracy among young adults aged 16 to 24. Despite rising high school graduation rates, millions…

8 common majors in the US which lead to dying professions A recent study by the Strada Education Foundation and the Burning Glass Institute highlights a growing challenge for today’s college graduates: some academic majors often lead to limited job opportunities or careers unrelated to their field of study. This reality reflects broader trends where…