Meghalaya Chief Minister Sangma emphasises child-centric policies; promises support for Mission schools’ infrastructure needs

Guwahati, Nov 19 (IANS) Meghalaya Chief Minister Conrad Sangma on Wednesday reiterated that education remains a top priority for the state government, but acknowledged that the sector is grappling with numerous challenges. Guwahati, Meghalaya Chief MinisterConrad Sangma on Wednesday reiterated that education remains a top priority for the state government, but acknowledged that the sector…

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Suspicious death of Jaipur student highlights systemic failures; family demands accountability from school and authorities

Rajasthan: Parents allege school lapses, demand swift action in school student’s death case Jaipur (Rajasthan) [India], November 23 (ANI): The anger of the family continues to rise in the case of the suspicious death of a fourth-grade student in Rajasthan’s Jaipur, with the father of the victim stating that the police has “not taken any…

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STEM OPT extension denied? What students in the US can do next as refusals rise in 2025

International students face STEM OPT denials despite meeting requirements, often due to employment compliance issues. A recent case highlights the need for meticulous documentation and clear training plans. While a denial isn’t immediate deportation, students have options like filing a motion, refiling, or exploring other visa pathways. Acting swiftly with DSO and attorney guidance is…

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A $500 million proposal and months of silence: Why Linda McMahon still says Harvard is ‘nearing’ a deal

In a recent update, Education Secretary Linda McMahon suggested that a resolution with Harvard University is on the horizon, amidst ongoing White House assurances of a swift agreement. Although President Trump has previously hinted at a potential settlement, an official announcement has yet to materialize. Education Secretary Linda McMahon said Thursday that the Trump administration…

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Who is paying the highest price in Trump’s crusade to dismantle the Education Department?

Ten months into Donald Trump’s second term, the US Department of Education stands weakened, disoriented, and on the brink of a historic dismantling. What had long circulated as a conservative aspiration, reducing federal oversight of American schools, is now being executed with an aggression that has stunned even veteran civil servants. The Guardian’s reporting, based…

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Texas A&M rebuked by its own panel for ‘unjustified’ firing as political pressure fallout intensifies

Texas A&M University Image credit: tamu.edu (Official website) Texas A&M University is once again confronting the tremors of a political storm of its own making. Months after a classroom video ignited a statewide firestorm, an internal committee has sharply rebuked the administration for firing English department senior lecturer Melissa McCoul, concluding that the university acted…

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