JNU academic spend halves in 7 years amid fall in research and SC-ST intake: JNUTA
JNU sees fall in SC-ST enrolments and faculty hiring gaps, says JNUTA. (AI Image) NEW DELHI: The Jawaharlal Nehru University Teachers’ Association (JNUTA) has released a detailed report highlighting what it terms a deepening governance crisis within the university. Titled “JNU: The State of the University”, the report outlines serious concerns regarding the erosion of […]
Arunachal cabinet nod to school for children with special needs in Miao, ETEducation
The institution is envisioned as a model centre of learning, health care, and empowerment, ensuring that children with special needs receive equal access to quality education and holistic development opportunities, it said. The Arunachal Pradesh cabinet on Tuesday gave approval to establish a school for children with special needs in Miao. The decision was taken […]
The Neev Ki Eent Foundation in Bihar Is Re-Introducing Child Labourers Into School
“If these children start studying, then who will make the bricks? Do you expect our children to work at the kilns?” Jharkhand native Anshu Jaiswal couldn’t believe his ears. He’d just finished pitching his idea of the ‘Akshar Learning Centres’ — on-site education hubs in brick kilns of Bihar that would target children’s foundational literacy […]
From censorship to compensation: How a fired US librarian won $700K for defending free expression and why it sets a major precedent
US library director sacked in censorship row awarded $700,000 settlement. (Getty Images) A former US library director who was dismissed during a dispute over books with sexual content and LGBTQ+ themes will receive a $700,000 settlement after taking legal action against her former employer. Terri Lesley, previously the library system director in Campbell County, Wyoming, […]
Education ministry directs officials to use Zoho Office suite citing ‘swadeshi movement’, ETEducation
Key tools include Zoho Writer for documents, Zoho Sheet for spreadsheets, and Zoho Show for presentations, all stored securely on Zoho WorkDrive. The Ministry of Education (MoE) has directed its officials to use Zoho Office Suite for official work in a push towards self-reliance and reducing dependency on foreign software, according to officials. “By embracing […]
Trump’s $100,000 H-1B visa fee threatens rural schools and hospitals and why it could devastate essential services
How Trump’s visa fee hike impacts healthcare and education in rural US communities. (AI Image) The Trump administration’s announcement of a new $100,000 fee on H-1B visa applications is raising concerns about its impact on rural schools and hospitals across the US. The fee targets employers hiring skilled immigrant workers under the H-1B visa, a […]
Trump-era policies fuel student exodus as arrivals to the US drop 22%: Here’s how America is losing its global education edge
International student arrivals to the US drop sharply under Trump policies. (AI Image) The number of international students arriving in the US fell by nearly 22% this summer compared to the same period in 2024, according to preliminary federal data. This sharp drop, reported by the National Travel and Tourism Office, comes amid renewed visa […]
India’s invasive aliens problem complicates wait to understand scope
Conservation scientists are sounding warning bells over ‘stealth invader’ species that they say are destroying local biodiversity and changing landscapes. This has in turn posed a chicken-and-egg dilemma for researchers: should they wait to document the effects of all invasive alien species in India and then prepare a conservation plan or should they conduct the […]
US schools are losing families to homeschooling: How to bring them back
Why Are More Families Choosing Homeschooling Over Public Education in the US? (AI Image) The rise in homeschooling since 2019 shocked many educators as families who once assumed their children would attend public school are opting out and many are not coming back. Recent data from Johns Hopkins University, School of Education shows that homeschooling […]
SEBI Grade A recruitment 2025 notification released: Registration window to open on October 30
The Securities and Exchange Board of India (SEBI) has released the official notification for SEBI Grade A (Assistant Manager) Recruitment 2025, offering 110 positions across multiple streams. This prestigious government role attracts candidates aspiring to build a career in the financial regulatory sector, providing both professional growth and a competitive salary. The recruitment covers six […]