New dragonfly species discovered in Kerala, named Lyriothemis keralensis

A new species of dragonfly discovered in Kerala has been named Lyriothemis keralensis in appreciation of the State’s rich biodiversity. Researchers have discovered a new species of dragonfly from Kerala and named it Lyriothemis keralensis, recognising the State’s exceptional biodiversity. The species was recorded from Varapetty near Kothamangalam in Ernakulam district, where it inhabits vegetated […]

Keys to Successful Mobile Learning

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Mobile learning has grown exponentially in K-12 schools, allowing educators to deliver a more engaging and personalized experience for students that doesn’t end when the school bell rings. But along with this growth have come key challenges for school leaders, such as managing mobile devices and ensuring equal access to ed-tech resources for all students. […]

What is Florida’s bill and how it could rewrite the West Bank as Judea and Samaria

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A controversial bill sponsored by Florida legislators, the Recognizing Judea and Samaria Act, is an attempt to substitute the internationally accepted name of the territory, West Bank, with the term “Judea and Samaria” in every K-12 public school, state agency, and public college and university. The legislation is indicative of an attempt to transform the […]

Turning Data into Achievement

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While schools now measure their students’ progress more frequently throughout the year, using this information to target instruction more effectively still poses a challenge. Turning data into higher achievement involves changing the entire school culture—and technology that ties together the entire instructional cycle also can help. With the generous support of SAS, we’ve assembled this […]

MP primary teacher exam 2025: Application portal reopens for court-mandated RCI qualification corrections

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Candidates make corrections to their Primary Teacher Selection Examination 2025 application forms on the MP Online portal during the reopened window for RCI-related updates. The Madhya Pradesh government has again opened the application correction window for candidates who will take up the Primary Teacher Selection Examination–2025, with specific changes allowed through the MP Online portal.This […]

Innovations in Special Education

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From technology that helps homebound students “attend” school remotely, to resources that connect students with speech and occupational therapists online, new therapy delivery models are transforming how millions of students are receiving special-education services nationwide. With the generous support of PresenceLearning, we’ve assembled this collection of resources to help you understand how innovations in special-education […]

MPPSC Assistant Town Planner recruitment 2026: Notification out, application to begin on February 20 at mppsc.mp.gov.in

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The Madhya Pradesh Public Service Commission (MPPSC) has released the official notification for the recruitment of Assistant Town Planner posts for 2026. Candidates who wish to apply can submit their applications online from February 20, 2026. The application process will be conducted through the official website, mppsc.mp.gov.in. A total of 39 vacancies have been announced […]

Next Steps: Putting the Common Core into Practice

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Students will be expected to take Common Core assessments in another year, making this academic year a critical time for schools to prepare. Many schools have started to map their local curriculum to the Common Core State Standards, and K-12 leaders have begun training teachers and revising their instructional plans to ensure these new standards […]

Texas families begin applying for state-funded school vouchers as $1B program rolls out

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Texas opens applications for $1 billion private school voucher program Texas families can begin applying Wednesday for the state’s new private school voucher program, a major education policy set to launch in the 2026–27 school year. The program allows families to use taxpayer-funded education savings accounts to pay for private school tuition or home-school expenses. […]