Using Data to Improve Student Achievement
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 curriculum and assessment also can help. With the generous support of SunGard K-12 Education, we’ve assembled this […]
Single-digit scores land PG seats in top medical colleges, ETEducation
An MS orthopaedics seat at a govt institute in Rohtak was allotted to a candidate with just 4 marks out of 800, while obstetrics and gynaecology at a premier Delhi medical college went to a candidate who scored 44 marks. A general surgery seat was filled at 47 marks. New Delhi: A steep cut in […]
CUET UG 2026 correction window opens at cuet.nta.nic.in; know which details can be edited
CUET UG 2026 application correction window now live at cuet.nta.nic.in The National Testing Agency (NTA) has closed the registration window for the Common University Entrance Test – Undergraduate 2026 (CUET UG 2026). Candidates who have successfully submitted their application forms will now get an opportunity to rectify errors, as the agency is set to open […]
Elon Musk says that SpaceX has shifted focus from Mars to Moon
A file image of Elon Musk with a logo of SpaceX. | Photo Credit: Reuters SpaceX is putting its longstanding focus of sending humans to Mars on the back burner to prioritise establishing a settlement on the Moon, founder Elon Musk said Sunday (February 8, 2026). The South Africa-born billionaire’s space company has found massive […]
Transforming Language Instruction
A growing number of K-12 leaders believe that exposure to world languages and culture—even at a very early age—is critical to students’ competitiveness in the 21st century. But how can schools provide this important experience when budgets are tight and they can’t afford to hire full-time language instructors? Fortunately, technology can help. With the generous […]
Harvard faculty proposes cap on A grades, new internal ranking system; students say ‘there’s no benefit’
Harvard faculty plan GPA overhaul with A grade limit amid student backlash Harvard faculty proposes cap on A grades, new internal ranking system; students say ‘there’s no benefit’Harvard College may soon implement a major overhaul of its grading system, following a faculty committee proposal that would sharply limit A grades and introduce an internal ranking […]
Budget may cut reliance on foreign telescopes; trips on space spending
The budget has brought some cheer to India’s research community, particularly for those involved in astronomy and space research, as it has earmarked ₹13,416.20 crore for the Department of Space for 2026-27. A large chunk of the allocation has been set aside for deep-space exploration and astrophysics, including to build two advanced telescope facilities: the […]
Reinventing the Classroom
Technology holds great promise to transform teaching and learning: It allows for more personalized instruction, higher levels of student engagement, and instant assessment of students’ skills—giving educators real-time feedback so they can adjust their teaching as necessary. But in too many classrooms, these elements simply aren’t working together in a cohesive way. A number of […]
BSEB starts D.El.Ed. 2026 online applications; deadlines and backlog rules announced: Check details here
The application for the examination of the Diploma in Elementary Education (D.El.Ed.) 2026 by the Bihar School Examination Board (BSEB) has begun through an online procedure. It is subsidizing students of 2025-27 and 2024-26 entering their second year. The official portal will be opened on 9 February 2026, and the candidates will be able to […]
Choosing the Right Devices for Your Schools
iPads, Chromebooks, laptops, Android devices, or Windows 8 tablets: School leaders today have a wide variety of mobile learning options to choose from. When rolling out a digital learning initiative, many school leaders place too much focus on what kind of devices to buy, experts agree—and not enough focus on how these devices will be […]