MPPSC Assistant Town Planner recruitment 2026: Notification out, application to begin on February 20 at mppsc.mp.gov.in
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
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
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. […]
Leveraging Technology for Language Learning
The way we teach and how we think about learning is changing rapidly—and this applies to language learning as well. A recent Project Tomorrow survey found that 69 percent of students would like to use technology for language learning. As smart devices become more accessible, it’s time to leverage technology to reshape how learning gains […]
Trump reverses course on science funding: Here’s why Columbia advocacy helped save $17 billion
Trump backs down on NIH cuts after Columbia advocacy secures science funding. (Getty Images) President Donald Trump signed a federal spending deal that restores billions in funding for major US science agencies after months of proposed reductions that would have sharply affected university research. The agreement followed advocacy by Columbia University affiliates and rejected the […]
Teaching Critical 21st Century Skills
Today’s students need more than just instruction in the core topic areas. They also need to develop key 21st-century skills that will serve them well in a globally competitive, information-based society, such as problem solving, critical thinking, creativity, communication, and collaboration. These skills will be critical for success on the new Common Core assessments set […]
San Francisco schools shut as teachers strike over salaries, special needs support
SF teachers demand higher pay, better healthcare in historic strike Thousands of public school teachers in San Francisco went on strike Monday, marking the first such action in the city in nearly five decades, AP News reported. The strike followed months of unsuccessful negotiations between the San Francisco Unified School District (SFUSD) and the teachers’ […]
Saving Money, Improving Efficiency with Technology
Doing more with less has always been a focus for K-12 schools, but it has never been more necessary than in the last few years. The good news is, improvements in technology can help schools save money while also boosting the productivity of their teachers and other staff. With the generous support of Canon, we’ve […]
UP Board Intermediate Practical Exams 2026: Deadline extended to February 13 for student benefit
UP Board Inter Practical Exams Prayagraj: The Uttar Pradesh Secondary Education Board (UP Board) has extended the deadline for conducting Intermediate practical examinations for the year 2026 in view of students’ interests. The board had earlier scheduled the practical exams in two phases—from Jan 24 to Feb 1 and from Feb 2 to Feb 9. […]
Keys to eRate Success
This year could result in significant changes to the eRate, the $2.3 billion-a-year federal program that provides telecommunications discounts to eligible schools and libraries. But as the filing window for the 2014 program year approaches, we’ve got you covered. With the generous support of Mitel, we’ve assembled this collection of stories and resources to keep […]