Education

Judge temporarily blocks ED layoffs impacting IDEA funding during US shutdown. (AP Photo) A federal judge has temporarily blocked the Trump administration’s decision to lay off nearly all staff within the Education Department’s special education division. The ruling paused the dismissals amid widespread concern over the impact on special education funding and services.Judge Susan Illston…

Canada’s universities are entering a period of financial adjustment. Once largely reliant on steady government support, institutions are now navigating the effects of the COVID-19 pandemic, shifts in research priorities, and increasing reliance on international student tuition. Fiscal strategy has become central to institutional planning as universities face both immediate revenue disruptions and longer-term sustainability…

FILE – People walk through University of North Carolina campus March 18, 2020, in Chapel Hill, N.C. (AP Photo/Gerry Broome, File) For a generation of young Americans, the decision to pursue a college degree has transformed from a rite of passage into a complex financial calculation. Skyrocketing tuition fees, mounting student debt, and an increasingly…

Alberta’s public education system has become a battleground. For the second consecutive week, more than 700,000 students remain out of classrooms as teachers continue their strike over class sizes, support for students with additional needs, and stagnant wages. The dispute, which erupted after nearly 90% of teachers rejected the latest government contract offer, lays bare…

Princeton University has announced that, starting with the 2027–28 admission cycle, it will require all undergraduate applicants to submit SAT or ACT scores. This decision marks the end of a seven-year test-optional policy that began during the COVID-19 pandemic. The move aligns Princeton with several peer institutions, including Harvard, Penn, and Brown, which have reinstated…

The global hunt for talent has rarely been as fierce, or as consequential, as it is today. For decades, the United States’ H-1B visa reigned as the undisputed gateway for international professionals seeking entry into the world’s largest innovation economy. Yet, as Washington tightens the screws on immigration caps and compliance, Canada’s Global Talent Stream…

SSC CGL answer key 2025: The Staff Selection Commission (SSC) is expected to release the provisional answer key for the Combined Graduate Level (CGL) Tier 1 examination 2025 soon on the official website. Candidates who have appeared in the exam can visit the official website, ssc.gov.in, to download the answer key and calculate their estimated…

MP SET application 2025: The Madhya Pradesh Public Service Commission (MPPSC) has officially released the notification for the Madhya Pradesh State Eligibility Test (MP SET) 2025, opening the gates for aspiring educators across the state. Applications can be submitted online via mponline.gov.in and mppsc.mp.gov.in.The online registration for MP SET 2025 will commence on October 25,…

What engineering aspirants must know about the latest NTA updates for JEE Main. (AI Image) The National Testing Agency (NTA) is set to open the registration window for JEE Main, the engineering entrance exam that determines admission to premier technical institutes in India. Aspiring candidates are advised to familiarise themselves with six major changes introduced…

Indian F-1 OPT student shares SEVIS termination experience after H-1B withdrawal A Reddit post recently brought attention to a tricky situation affecting international students in the United States. An Indian student on F-1 Optional Practical Training (OPT) found themselves unexpectedly out of status after an H-1B petition was withdrawn. The post highlights how SEVIS records…