A freeze that shook America’s schools: How federal funding chaos left districts reeling
On the morning of June 30, a single email changed the course of an entire school district. In Ashe County, North Carolina, superintendent Eisa Cox watched $1.1 million in federal funds—money earmarked for teacher training, after-school care, and even salaries—slip away in the time it took to read a few lines on her screen. The […]
Bengaluru scientists develop affordable fruit fly trap; seek global patents
For years, farmers across India have struggled to protect mango, guava, sapota, and other citrus crops from the attack of fruit flies. Now, after three years of research and trials, scientists at the National Bureau of Agricultural Insect Resources (NBAIR), Bengaluru, (under the Indian Council of Agricultural Research) have developed a device – ‘Shatpada Fruit […]
US Secretary of Education Linda McMahon doubles down on state control during Wyoming school tour
In Jackson, Wyoming, the debate over federal oversight and local control of education took center stage on Thursday, as U.S. Secretary of Education Linda McMahon visited a local school, signaling a renewed push to return authority over K-12 education to the states. Her tour, part of a nationwide 50-state initiative dubbed the “Returning Education to […]
Science Quiz: When sound gets on the move
Science Quiz: When sound gets on the move Visual: What’s the name for the part of the human ear visible outside the head? It’s called the pinna in non-human animals. START THE QUIZ 1 / 6 | What’s the name for the part of the human ear visible outside the head? It’s called the pinna […]
A profession on brink: America’s teachers face worsening conditions as the education system declines
The numbers do not lie. Fewer than three out of every hundred teachers in the United States describe themselves as “very satisfied” with the current state of their profession. More than three-quarters say they feel ill-equipped to address the growing mental health struggles among their students. And over 60 percent believe that, in the span […]
Who is Will Shu? The Northwestern and Wharton MBA grad behind a $4 billion food empire
Will Shu, the co-founder and former CEO of Deliveroo, is a visionary entrepreneur who turned personal frustration into a global food delivery empire. Born in Connecticut to Taiwanese-American parents, Shu transformed his experiences on Wall Street and at business school into a blueprint for disrupting the way people access food. His journey—from grueling workweeks as […]
More than just numbers: How Amazon’s $1 billion wage and healthcare plan could transform the American workforce
How Amazon’s $1 billion wage and healthcare plan could transform employee lives For years, Amazon’s warehouse and delivery workers have been at the heart of America’s retail machine — moving goods at record speeds while shouldering long shifts and relentless performance pressures. Now, in a move that could reshape daily life for hundreds of thousands […]
UC students and faculty sue Trump administration over academic freedom and civil rights
UC students, staff, and faculty sue Trump over civil rights violations In a landmark confrontation that could redefine the boundaries of higher education and federal authority, a coalition of students, professors, staff, and labor unions from the University of California (UC) system has filed a lawsuit against the Trump administration. The plaintiffs allege that the […]
With diversity offices closed, Harvard peer counsellors struggle to direct students to support
Two months after Harvard College shut down three of its diversity-related offices, undergraduate peer counselling programs remain operational, but counsellors face growing challenges in directing students to appropriate resources. According to a report by The Harvard Crimson, the restructuring has created uncertainty in how students with identity-based concerns are supported. Peer counselling as a first […]
CLT enters the ranks: US military academies to accept Classic Learning Test from 2027
A centuries-old curriculum is about to shape America’s next generation of military leaders. According to POLITICO, America’s five federal service academies are preparing to announce that they will begin accepting Classic Learning Test (CLT) scores from the 2027 admissions cycle, alongside the SAT and ACT. This will mark a historic shift for elite institutions that […]