UGC orders universities to put student mental health and well-being at the heart of campus life

The universities in India are being asked to reconsider what it takes to run a successful campus. The University Grants Commission has come out with a set of fresh guidelines where it has asked the universities to focus on the physical, emotional, and psychological well-being of the students. These aspects have generally been neglected in […]
US bill to waive H-1B visa fees for public school teachers brings hope for international educators

New H-1B visa bill could boost US teaching opportunities for international educators A new legislative proposal in the United States could open doors for international educators—including many from India—by easing financial barriers for schools that hire foreign teachers on H-1B visas. The move aims to support school districts struggling with teacher shortages while keeping opportunities […]
Federal judge halts Trump bid to force colleges to hand over race-linked admissions data

US President Donald Trump The long-running battle over race, admissions, and transparency in American universities took another turn on Friday when a federal judge in Boston temporarily blocked a directive from President Donald Trump that would have required colleges across the country to hand over extensive admissions data tied to race and gender.The order, issued […]
Maharashtra govt plans law to regulate pvt preschools; registrations to be made mandatory, ETEducation

Bhuse said the government also proposes a law to regulate private preschools, with a focus on mandatory registration, regulation and quality assurance Mumbai, The Maharashtra government plans to introduce a law to regulate private preschools in the state, making registrations mandatory and ensuring that institutions meet quality standards, School Education Minister Dada Bhuse said on […]
AP SSC exams 2026 begins tomorrow: Check important guidelines and details here

AP SSC exam 2026: The Andhra Pradesh Secondary School Certificate (AP SSC) examinations 2026 are scheduled to begin on March 16, 2026. Conducted by the Board of Secondary Education Andhra Pradesh (BSEAP), the AP SSC examinations 2026 will continue until April 1. The first day of the AP SSC examinations 2026 will begin with the […]
Andhra CM calls for curriculum reforms, skill restructuring, ETEducation

“>Naidu instructed district collectors to give full attention to implementing the “Akshara Andhra” programme aimed at strengthening adult education across the state Amaravati, Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister N Chandrababu Naidu on Thursday stressed the need for periodic curriculum reforms and restructuring of skill development programmes to improve education standards and employment opportunities. Reviewing the Education […]
America’s frozen job market: Why workers are clinging to their jobs, and what it means for the unemployed

A visual representation of a subdued US labour market, showing office workers at desks while job seekers queue or browse job listings, symbolising the growing caution among employees and rising competition for limited job openings as hiring slows across industries. The American labour market, once fuelled by bold career moves and aggressive hiring, is beginning […]
Rajya Sabha MP on NCERT textbook row, ETEducation

Chaturvedi said one can understand the anger of the judiciary on being singled out on the issue of corruption, but everyone should be accountable to the law and treated equally New Delhi, Shiv Sena-UBT Rajya Sabha MP Priyanka Chaturvedi on Friday demanded that all three branches of governance – legislature, executive and judiciary – should […]
IISER IAT admissions 2026 underway: Check direct link to apply here

IISER IAT admissions 2026 IISER IAT admission underway 2026: The Indian Institutes of Science Education and Research (IISER) are taking admissions for the 2026 academic session. The registrations opened on March 5, 2026. Students can register online via the official portal, iiseradmission.in. The IISER Aptitude Test (IAT) 2026 is scheduled for June 7, 2026. Unlike […]
Peoria Unified in the US to close two elementary schools: Here’s why falling enrolment is reshaping local education

Peoria Unified to close two elementary schools as enrollment drops. (Getty Images) A school district in Arizona has decided to shut down two elementary schools as it grapples with falling student numbers and financial pressures. The decision, which will take effect from the 2026–27 academic year, was approved unanimously by the governing board of the […]