Cultivating STEM excellence in an all-girls Catholic high school
Key points: Although Mercy Academy is one of four all-girl Catholic high schools in Louisville, Kentucky, we’re the only one that is STEM certified. In fact, Mercy was the first all-girls school in the country to earn a STEM certification. The interest in our program has been intense; the school’s 500+ students come from 95 […]
Expert committee formed to review revised NCERT chapter on judiciary: Centre to SC, ETEducation
“>The top court was hearing a petition by former NCERT member Pankaj Pushkar against a passage in an older class 8 textbook that read, “recent judgments tend to view the slum dweller as an encroacher in the city” New Delhi, The Centre on Friday informed the Supreme Court that it had constituted an expert committee […]
Former foes in the US join forces: Moms for Liberty, teachers unions align to curb classroom screen time
An unusual collaboration is taking shape in US education, with Moms for Liberty and teachers unions backing efforts to reduce students’ reliance on digital devices. The push, driven by concerns over learning, behaviour, and online exposure, has sparked bipartisan support, even as longstanding ideological divisions remain. Moms for Liberty, a conservative activist group known for […]
Supporting gender equity in AI and tech education
Key points: Artificial intelligence (AI) is reshaping the technology education sphere. As AI develops and integrates further into societal applications like careers, it’s essential to recognize the importance of gender equity. By ensuring equal opportunities for all, educators can create a more innovative, impactful, and representative tech ecosystem. Educators have the responsibility of making sure […]
Rajasthan Board 10Th Result: When will RBSE announce Rajasthan Board 10th result? Here is what we know
Rajasthan Board 10th result be announced The Rajasthan Board of Secondary Education (RBSE) Class 10 result for 2026 is eagerly awaited by lakhs of students across the state. With over 10 lakh students appearing for the board examinations this year, the results will determine the next academic steps, including admission into Class 11 and stream […]
UK government plans police-style powers for Environment Agency to crack down on waste crime
The UK government is considering granting enforcement officers of the Environment Agency (EA) police-style powers to strengthen the crackdown on waste crime, including fly-tipping and illegal dumping, ministers announced ahead of the upcoming Waste Crime Action Plan.Under the proposals, EA officials could be authorised to search premises without a warrant, seize assets and arrest suspects […]
5 math curriculum insights from educators
Key points: When I sat down with educators at the recent ISTE conference, our conversations were vibrant and enlightening. Instead of asking for the usual feedback on curriculum, I posed a different question. Here are the passionate and clear responses educators provided when I asked, “What does your ideal math curriculum look like?” 1. It […]
UPTET 2026 notification released: Application to begin March 27 onwards, check eligibility here
The Uttar Pradesh Teacher Eligibility Test (UPTET) 2026 notification for both Primary Level (Class 1 to 5) and Upper Primary Level (Class 6 to 8) is now live on the UPPSC website https://upessc.up.gov.in/. This year, the Commission has introduced a One-Time Registration (OTR) system to simplify the application process and ensure candidates’ information is stored […]
Rain in parts of Punjab, Haryana; temperatures hover below normal | India News
Rain lashed parts of Punjab and Haryana on Friday, with temperatures hovering below normal limits.For the second consecutive day, rain lashed Chandigarh throughout the day, and the showers led to a sharp drop in mercury here. The maximum here dropped to 18.8 degrees Celsius, ten notches below normal, according to the MeT.Ambala, Panchkula, Narnaul, Rohtak, […]
How we use robots and art to make meeting computer science standards fun
Key points: After the state of New Jersey revised its computer science standards in 2020, I was part of a professional learning community tasked with helping educators in all subjects understand the computer science standards and incorporate them into their classrooms. Our group came from all over the state, representing different grades and subjects, and […]