Education

Vice President JD Vance on Sunday warned that the federal workforce would face deeper cuts the longer the government shutdown continues, adding uncertainty for hundreds of thousands of employees already furloughed without pay.The shutdown entered its 12th day, with Vance describing the coming reductions as “painful,” even as the administration worked to ensure military personnel…

East Carolina University and MrBeast partnership delayed how will it affect creator courses. (Getty Images) The partnership between MrBeast, the world’s most subscribed YouTuber, and East Carolina University (ECU) to launch a creator-focused academic programme has stalled, with no sign of the initiative nearly three years after its announcement. Originally unveiled in November 2022, the…

Education Department cuts 20% of staff amid shutdown, risking student support. (AP Photo) The US Department of Education has laid off over 460 employees, cutting roughly 20% of its workforce amid the ongoing government shutdown. The move comes as the department struggles to maintain services after earlier rounds of staff reductions and amidst an extended…

Harvard launches $13K DEI certificate on bias and privilege: Is it worth the investment? (AP Photo) Harvard University has introduced a new Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) certificate programme priced at $13,760. The course aims to equip students with skills to recognise bias and privilege and develop strategies to address real-world organisational challenges related to…

Carnegie Mellon cuts 75 SEI staff as US research funding shifts. (Getty Images) Carnegie Mellon University has laid off 75 employees at its Software Engineering Institute (SEI), representing 10% of the institute’s workforce, amid growing concerns over changes to federal research funding. The reduction follows financial challenges tied to shifting funding priorities in Washington, according…

How new California laws protect immigrant students amid rising federal immigration actions. (AI Image) California has enacted new laws aimed at protecting the privacy of immigrant students amid increasing federal immigration enforcement. These measures restrict immigration officials’ access to schools and prohibit sharing sensitive student information without a judicial warrant.The moves come as Democratic-led states…

US student visa drop hits India harder than China, here’s how it affects international students. (AI Image) The number of international student arrivals to the US dropped significantly this August, with China receiving more than double the number of student visas compared to India. Preliminary data released by the National Travel and Tourism Office indicates…

UPPSC prelim attendance falls below 45 percent for second year in a row. (AI Image) More than 3.6 lakh candidates failed to appear for the Uttar Pradesh Public Service Commission (UPPSC) Preliminary Examination, marking a significant drop in attendance for one of the state’s most sought-after competitive exams. Of the total 6,26,387 candidates who applied…

Special education staff cut by nearly half: Can IDEA survive the US government layoffs? (AI Image) The Department of Education has seen a significant reduction in staff responsible for special education programmes following mass firings during the recent federal government shutdown, sources within the agency told ABC News. The layoffs have left key offices under-resourced,…

Election officials attend a training session ahead of the Bihar Legislative Assembly election, in Patna, Bihar. (PTI Photo) As Bihar gears up for its upcoming two-phase Assembly elections — scheduled for November 6 and November 11, 2025 — the state’s education system remains under intense scrutiny. With polling to be held in 121 constituencies in…