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…
Puducherry has been hit by incessant rains since Tuesday noon, disrupting normal life, with nearly three cm recorded between 8.30 am and 5.30 pm, an official said.Home and Education Minister A Namassivayam said, “Due to heavy rains pounding the union territory, all schools and colleges in Puducherry and Karaikal regions will remain closed on Wednesday.”…
In recent years, the United States has been a beacon for ambitious Indian students seeking world-class education, especially in science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM) fields. According to In Genius Prep, India overtook China as the largest source of international students in the US during the 2023-24 academic year, with a record 331,833 enrolments —…
A record 154,000 students in New York City public schools were classified as homeless during the 2024-25 school year, according to a report by AFC (Advocates for Children of New York).The figure is stark evidence of the city’s growing housing crisis and its impact on the youngest and most vulnerable residents. Nearly one in seven…
For decades, the United States Department of Education has played a central, if sometimes contentious, role in American schooling. It distributes billions in federal funding, oversees civil rights enforcement, and tracks student achievement. But the Trump administration has set its sights on a more radical transformation: dismantling the department entirely. Recent developments offer a glimpse…
Which universities have not rejected Trump’s higher education compact yet and why The Trump administration recently approached nine major universities with a proposal linking federal funding to alignment with the president’s priorities. The plan, reported by The New York Times, included conditions stating that academic freedom is not absolute and that universities might need to…
Alberta government pushes to get students back to class as teachers’ strike enters third week More than 50,000 teachers in Alberta are now in their third week of striking, keeping over 750,000 French, Catholic, and public school students out of class since October 6, according to The Globe and Mail. The dispute centers on salaries,…
US lawsuit challenges DEI admissions policy at Hawaii’s Kamehameha Schools. (AP Photo) A lawsuit has been filed in US federal court in Honolulu challenging the admissions policy of Kamehameha Schools, a prestigious private school system in Hawaii that prioritises applicants of Native Hawaiian ancestry. The complaint was lodged by Students for Fair Admissions (SFFA), a…
Financial strain and debt stops 53% of US high schoolers from going to college For many American students, the decision to attend college is no longer just about ambition, curiosity, or career goals—it’s about money. A new Ellucian Student Voice Report 2025, based on a survey of over 1,500 learners, finds that financial concerns remain…
Malala Yousafzai memoir reveals personal life and activism journey, including secret romance and family tensions. (Getty Images) Malala Yousafzai, the Pakistani activist who survived a Taliban assassination attempt at age 15 for advocating girls’ education, has become a global symbol of resilience and empowerment. Born in 1997 in Mingora, Swat Valley, Pakistan, she rose to…