Reimburse pvt schools under RTE, HC tells TN, asks Centre to consider de-linking it from SSS, ET Education
A division bench comprising Justices G R Swaminathan and V Lakshminarayanan gave the directive on Monday, while disposing of a Public Interest Litigation filed by V Eswaran, which sought a direction to the authorities to initiate the admission process for the academic year 2024-25. Chennai, The Madras High Court has asked the Tamil Nadu government […]
How a visa hold could deepen the US doctor shortage this residency season
Why international medical graduates are stuck as US visa freeze threatens residency season. (AI Image) A recent visa appointment freeze by the Trump administration has placed hundreds of international medical graduates (IMGs) in uncertainty, just weeks before many are expected to begin US residency programs. The pause affects all new visa appointments, leaving many newly-matched […]
Chhattisgarh’s teacher rationalisation transforms remote schools with subject experts, boosts education access in tribal regions, ET Education
In forested and inaccessible parts of the Manendragarh-Chirmiri-Bharatpur district, villages like Badgaon Khurd, Dhab, Khokhnia, and Devshil are witnessing a positive transformation. RAIPUR: Chhattisgarh’s teacher rationalisation initiative is making a tangible difference in the education sector, especially in the state’s remote and tribal-dominated regions. This initiative aims to address long-standing teacher shortages and improve access […]
How the ‘learning studio’ model is transforming classrooms and teaching in a US high school
How Compton High School is reshaping education with ‘learning studios’ and flexible classrooms. (AI Image) A new architectural and instructional model is reshaping the traditional concept of classrooms in a US high school. Compton High School in California, scheduled to open in Fall 2025, is adopting the “learning studio” model — a flexible, technology-enabled setup […]
Earth heats up again: May 2025 becomes second-hottest ever recorded; EU flags worsening climate trend
Representative image (AI) The world experienced its second-warmest May on record, while the northern hemisphere saw its second-hottest spring (March to May), according to the Copernicus Climate Change Service.The same agency reported that this April was also the second warmest on record, following the hottest March since global records began.In recent months, climate change has […]
Arizona governor blocks antisemitism curriculum ban, Defends classroom freedom
FILE – Arizona Democratic Gov. Katie Hobbs, center, applauds for those affected by the Los Angeles area wildfires as she gives the State of the State address in the House of Representatives at the state Capitol with Speaker of the House Rep. Steve Montenegro, R-Litchfield Park, left, and Senate President Warren Petersen, R-Gilbert, flanking the […]
India calls for urgent global action to protect ocean, commits to early ratification of High Seas Treaty | India News
Image used for representative image NEW DELHI: India on Tuesday called for urgent global action on ocean health at the 3rd UN Ocean Conference in Nice, France, with Union minister of earth sciences Jitendra Singh urging the international community to invest in innovation, ratify the ‘High Seas Treaty’, and finalise a legally binding agreement to […]
UP PGT recruitment 2025: UPSESSB postpones Post Graduate Teacher Exam yet again, new dates soon; check official notice here
The Uttar Pradesh Secondary Education Services Selection Board (UPSESSB) has announced the third postponement of the written examination for the post of Post Graduate Teacher (PGT). Originally scheduled for June 18 and 19, 2025, the exam has now been deferred due to unavoidable reasons, with the commission proposing to conduct the test in the last […]
Global warming crisis: Greenland ice sheet melts 17 times faster – will the climate change have worldwide impact?
Representative Image (AI-generated) Iceland is experiencing one of its hottest summers, with temperatures exceeding 26 degrees Celsius on May 15. According to the scientific network World Weather Attribution (WWA), this extreme heat is a result of global warming and has caused Greenland’s ice sheet to melt 17 times faster than the historical average.The Arctic region […]
7 essential facts about NASA satellites that students can’t miss
The National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA)’s flotilla of satellites orbiting Earth and deep space is far more sophisticated than most people realise. These technological spectacles aren’t just scanning skies and taking mind-boggling pictures; they’re rewriting science and human understanding of space. These satellites are protecting our planet and unlocking cosmic mysteries far beyond. Here […]