Why do parents oppose cell phone bans? They want to reach their kids if ‘the worst happens’
This story was originally published by Chalkbeat. Sign up for their newsletters at ckbe.at/newsletters. Jenn Silverstein’s two children have lived through an active shooter situation at their school. Both attended East High School in Denver last year, when a student shot two administrators at the beginning of the school day. As the school went on lockdown, her children […]
Why Harvard has a strong chance to prevail over Trump in immigration lawsuit challenging student visa rules
Why Harvard has a strong chance to prevail over Trump in student visa lawsuit Harvard University is engaged in a high-profile legal battle with the Trump administration over its ability to enroll international students, a dispute that has significant implications for US higher education. The Department of Homeland Security (DHS) revoked Harvard’s Student and Exchange […]
Maybe it’s time to change up high school to improve student attendance
Key points: In 2015, as head of a small N-12 school in upstate New York, I learned that Gen Z was predicted to be the first generation of U.S. students who wouldn’t see college as the automatic next step after high school. This insight sparked a year-long project to redesign our high school model. Yet, […]
US to revoke Chinese students; visas: How it could disrupt the global talent flow
Visa policy shift could harm US STEM innovation and international education. (AI Image) The US government’s reported plan to “aggressively” revoke visas for Chinese students, as stated by Senator Marco Rubio, has sent shockwaves through the international education community. In the 2023-24 academic year, 277,398 Chinese students were enrolled in US universities, making China the […]
4 takeaways for superintendents to drive real change
Key points: Early in my education career, I sat at a conference dinner table surrounded by renowned K-12 leaders. As we discussed our philosophies on leadership, one superintendent’s response gave me chills: “My role is to put out fires.” I was inspired and wanted to jump right up from the table and into superhero mode, […]
1.8 million and rising: Here is why Indian students prefer studying at international destinations
In a world increasingly defined by global mobility and knowledge economies, Indian students are emerging as one of the most significant forces shaping international education. According to the latest data from the Ministry of External Affairs (MEA), over 1.8 million Indian students are currently studying abroad in 2025—a staggering rise from 1.3 million just two […]
Helping K-12 leaders use data more effectively and confidently
Key points: Autumn is a universally familiar season. Whether you live among the redwoods of the Pacific Northwest, or in the sunny southern states, the cooler air, shorter days, and yellow school buses are all a part of our collective fall. Students are now fully back into the swing of things, and teachers and school […]
HTET registration 2025 schedule released at bseh.org.in: Check eligibility, application deadline here
The Board of School Education, Haryana (BSEH) has announced the reopening of the application window for the Haryana Teacher Eligibility Test (HTET) 2024, providing another opportunity for aspiring teachers to apply for the certificate exam. HTET is a qualification exam for candidates seeking teaching positions in government schools across Haryana at the Primary, Trained Graduate […]
Circadian rhythms: how your body’s internal clock regulates your health
Awake all night? Taken a flight across time zones? Each of these events makes us tired, grumpy and out-of-sorts. A short nap may not be enough to catch up on either sleep or a sense of wellness, because the biological rhythm of the body has been disrupted. There are many biological rhythms in nature, one […]
Moving beyond compliance: Building relationships in education
Key points: Our country is a witness to the dedication of teachers serving in perhaps the most challenging times in history–and as a prior educator and one who supports education leaders across the country to build stronger relationships, I know it’s truly a game changer. The current system continues to incentivize and pressure teachers to focus on […]