Alabama bill seeks equal signing day recognition for military recruits and trade school students in public schools
Lawmaker pushes Alabama schools to honour military and trade pathways alongside athletic signings. (Getty Images) An Alabama lawmaker has filed legislation that would require public high schools participating in national signing programmes to host formal signing days for military enlistment and trade school students alongside athletic commitments.Rep. Chad Robertson, a Republican from Heflin, is sponsoring […]
Delhi private schools must form fee regulation committees by Jan 10: What parents should know before the next proposal lands
Delhi DoE sets January 10 deadline for school fee regulation committees. (Image – Canva) The Directorate of Education (DoE) has quietly reset the school fee calendar in Delhi. An official order issued for the 2025–26 academic session now requires every private school to constitute a School-Level Fee Regulation Committee (SLFRC) by January 10. Not “as […]
More US colleges push state-funded stipends to help students afford summer internships in high-demand industries
US colleges expand state-funded stipends to support students in summer internships across high-demand sectors. (Getty Images) US colleges are increasingly turning to state-funded stipends to help students overcome financial barriers to summer internships, with public universities in South Carolina expanding programmes that pay students directly while strengthening local workforce pipelines.Following large-scale participation at Clemson University […]
BSEB Bihar D.EL.ED entrance exam 2026 application window extended to January 9; check details here
BSEB extends D.EL.ED Entrance Examination 2026 application deadline for Diploma in Elementary Education admission The Bihar School Examination Board has extended the application window for the D.EL.ED Joint Entrance Examination 2026. The decision applies to candidates seeking admission to the Diploma in Elementary Education course for the 2026–2028 academic session.According to the official notice, the […]
US student loan borrowers in default face wage garnishment in 2026 as Trump administration restarts federal collections
How a failing grade on a student’s Bible-citing gender essay led to an instructor’s removal at the University of Oklahoma. (AP Photo) The Trump administration plans to resume aggressive collection efforts against federal student loan borrowers who are in default, including garnishing wages early next year. The move marks a sharp shift from pandemic-era leniency […]
Delhi schools resume normal classes for 6 to 9 and 11 as hybrid continues for Nursery to 5 after GRAP 4 lifted
Hybrid learning ends as Delhi schools reopen for 6 to 9 and 11 following GRAP 4 revocation. (Representative Image) Delhi schools have ended hybrid learning and returned to normal physical classes for students of Classes 6 to 9 and 11. The move follows the lifting of GRAP 4 restrictions after a clear improvement in air […]
Africa study catches ‘high-flying’ mosquitoes spreading pathogens
Scientists have suspected for decades that high-flying mosquitoes could move pathogens far from where the mosquitoes first took an infected blood meal. | Photo Credit: Wolfgang Hasselmann/Unsplash Mosquitoes spread diseases such as malaria and dengue, and these diseases affect billions of people worldwide. Many public health plans assume that pathogens borne by mosquitoes spread over […]
US Republican Paul Gosar pushes to end the OPT programme: Is it actually impacting American students?
Rep. Paul Gosar, DDS, a Republican congressman from Arizona, has long been an outspoken advocate for America First policies. Known for challenging controversial immigration programmes, he has now turned his attention to the Optional Practical Training (OPT) program. In a recent letter to the White House, Gosar called OPT “unauthorized, abused, and costly to the […]
India study abroad data shows 30% enrolment growth as Ireland sustains over 10% yearly growth for four years
Data reveals India leads international student growth as Ireland records 44,500 total enrolments. (Getty Images) Indian students are playing a big role in Ireland’s international education boom. According to data from ApplyBoard, enrolments from India jumped by nearly 30% in 2024/25 compared to the previous year, making them the largest group of international students in […]
This math platform leverages AI coaching to help students tackle tough concepts
eSchool News is counting down the 10 most-read stories of 2025. Story #5 focuses on a math platform that offers AI coaching for maximum impact. Math is a fundamental part of K-12 education, but students often face significant challenges in mastering increasingly challenging math concepts. Many students suffer from math anxiety, which can lead to […]