UK to build new reservoirs as climate change sparks drought fears |
UK to build new reservoirs as climate change sparks drought fears The UK government said Wednesday it will step in to fast-track the building of two new reservoirs, amid drought fears as England was on track to record its driest start to spring in more than century.The environment department took control of the planning process […]
Is your state one of WalletHub’s best states for teachers?
Key points: To say teaching is a demanding and often under-appreciated career goes without saying. And despite calls for higher educator salaries and more support, not all states offer the same compensation and protections for educators. WalletHub’s Best & Worst States for Teachers in 2024 analyzed the 50 states and the District of Columbia across 24 […]
Linda McMahon urges colleges to align with Trump administration to maintain federal funding
Linda McMahon urges colleges to align with Trump administration for federal funding. (Getty Images) In a recent interview on CNBC, Education Secretary Linda McMahon made a stark statement, urging US colleges and universities to align with the Trump administration’s policies in order to secure continued federal funding for research and other programs. McMahon’s comments come […]
Switzerland monitoring for flood risk after huge glacier collapse |
Switzerland monitoring for flood risk after huge glacier collapse (Photo: AFP) Swiss authorities were on Thursday monitoring for possible flood risk in a southern valley, following a massive glacier collapse that created a huge pile of debris after destroying a small village.On Wednesday the Birch glacier in Switzerland’s southern Wallis region collapsed, sending tons of […]
Data-informed decision-making in education: A comprehensive approach
Key points: In today’s fluid educational landscape, school leaders and educators are confronted with increasingly complex challenges. The infusion of data analytics and the rise of generative artificial intelligence (AI) have given rise to new opportunities for more efficient, effective decision-making. While these tools are promising, they come with some critical considerations. As we move […]
KEAM result 2025: Candidates must submit Plus Two marks online by June 2 for engineering rank
KEAM 2025: Plus Two Marks Submission Deadline for Engineering Candidates Set for June 2 KEAM Result 2025: The Commissioner for Entrance Examinations (CEE), Kerala, has issued an important notification regarding the KEAM 2025 Engineering Entrance Examination. Candidates who appeared for the examination are now required to submit their Plus Two marks online by June 2, […]
Shaping the future of K-12 student transportation
Key points: Since 1869, when Massachusetts pioneered the integration of transportation into public education, school transportation has evolved to continuously enhance the practicality and safety of how children are transported to school. As technology advanced, buses transitioned from horse-drawn to “horseless” propulsion. Another significant milestone occurred in 1927, when a Ford Model T was used […]
Red flags for US higher education: SEVIS data shows decline in international student enrolments
Decline in international student enrolments threatens US higher education Recent analysis of data from the Student and Exchange Visitor Information System (SEVIS) has raised alarm bells regarding international student enrolments in the US for the 2024/25 academic year. According to the data, enrolments have dropped by 11% from March 2024 to March 2025, resulting in […]
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 […]