US Education Department redirects $208 million to reboot school mental health programmes

US redirects $208M to school mental health after revamping Biden-era grants The U.S. Education Department has opened a new chapter in its school mental health strategy, announcing fresh funding and a policy reset that has already stirred national debate. The department confirmed that $208 million will be released to strengthen mental health services in schools…

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Indians second most optimistic about economy

MUMBAI: Optimism in India up 7% on stable governance, policy continuity, and easing pressure from key economic indicators. according to the latest What Worries the World survey by Ipsos.About 69% of Indians now say the country is headed in the right direction, up 7 percentage points in a month, placing India second globally alongside Malaysia…

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US Education Department encourages Title I schools to consolidate funds to improve learning

The U.S. Department of Education has urged state education leaders to help Title I schools combine federal, state, and local funding into a single, flexible stream. The move is designed to cut down on paperwork, reduce compliance costs, and allow schools to focus more on programs that directly help students learn and succeed academically.Assistant Secretary…

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Evening news wrap: Top court seeks Mamata’s reply on ED raids; ink controversy shadows Mumbai polls, and more | India News

The Supreme Court has sought responses from Mamata Banerjee and West Bengal officials over ED allegations during I-PAC raids. Mumbai civic polls saw 41.08% turnout by mid-afternoon, as parties sparred over claims that indelible ink can be removed. A protest in Hounslow led to police intervention after Sikh groups alleged the grooming of a minor,…

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