Phone bans in schools linked to improved academic results and fewer distractions, multiple studies find. (Getty Images) A new study conducted in a Florida school district has revealed that banning mobile phones in schools can lead to significant academic and behavioural improvements. According to a report published by ABC News, the enforcement of a phone…
Senate budget faces criticism for omitting $565 million education funding in Pennsylvania The Pennsylvania Senate passed a $47.9 billion budget plan that notably excludes a $565 million increase aimed at funding the state’s most underfunded schools. The vote came 113 days after the June 30 deadline and followed a House budget proposal of $50.25 billion…
Harvard course on black women in politics omits key conservatives A Harvard University course focused on black women in politics has sparked discussion for its notable exclusion of prominent conservative figures. The syllabus for History 167: Race, Gender, and the Law Through the Archive highlights black women who have shaped 20th-century politics, grassroots organising, and…
UC Berkeley leads doctorates while Riverside tops MBA enrolment, according to UC data The University of California has released comprehensive data on graduate degree outcomes for its alumni who completed bachelor’s degrees between 2001 and 2018. This dataset, compiled by matching UC undergraduate records with those from the National Student Clearinghouse, offers detailed insights into…
Texas HE faculty face political scrutiny as Gov. Abbott targets leftist ideologies. (Getty Images) Texas Governor Greg Abbott has stated that the state is taking steps to address what he described as the promotion of “leftist ideologies” by higher education (HE) faculty. In a social media post, Abbott said Texas is “targeting professors who are…
Earlier this month, Harvard University’s School of Engineering and Applied Sciences (SEAS) carried out a significant round of layoffs affecting roughly 35 staff members, or about 15 percent of the school’s total workforce, according to a document obtained by The Harvard Crimson. Nearly a dozen of these positions were directly focused on student support, a…
For international students pursuing higher education in the United States, the F-1 visa has long been the gateway to academic and professional opportunities. The F-1 visa, officially designated as a non-immigrant student visa, allows individuals to enter the US to attend accredited educational institutions, complete their studies, and in many cases, gain practical training experience…
In the evolving job market of 2025, college graduates are navigating a complex landscape of employment, wages, and further education. According to the U.S. Census Bureau’s American Community Survey (IPUMS), data collected in 2023 reveals stark differences in labour market outcomes among graduates of various engineering disciplines. While some fields offer strong earnings and job…
The Staff Selection Commission (SSC) has extended the last date to apply for the Delhi Police Constable (Executive) Examination 2025. Candidates who have not yet applied can now submit their online applications on the official SSC website at ssc.gov.in till October 31, 2025, up to 11:00 PM.Earlier, the deadline for submission was October 21, 2025,…
Federal funding for Pell Grants and the number of awards given fell sharply between fiscal years 2011–12 and 2021–22. Over the same period, Black student enrollment in public colleges and universities in the United States dropped by nearly half a million. A new report from the University of Alabama’s Education Policy Center for the Southern…