5 edtech tools for the statistics teacher (and other teachers, too)
Key points: As technology continues to infiltrate and expand in our classrooms, teachers need access to high-quality, subject-relevant edtech tools. As a high school math teacher who is about to start his first year of teaching AP Statistics, I find myself searching for arrows to add to my mathematical quiver. For any teacher who is starting […]
UP Board pauses Class 10, 12 answer sheet evaluation on Eid-ul-Fitr and Ram Navami: Schedule otherwise unchanged
UP Board answer sheet evaluation work suspended on Eid-ul-Fitr, Ram Navami The Board of Secondary Education, Uttar Pradesh (UP Board) has announced a temporary pause in the evaluation of answer sheets for the 2026 High School (Class 10) and Intermediate (Class 12) examinations. As per an official notice issued on March 20, 2026, the evaluation […]
Can a data literacy program make science more relatable?
This story originally appeared on MSU’s College of Natural Science site and is reposted with permission. Key points: A data literacy program that’s also changing students’ relationships with science and scientists is entering its third round of funding with a new $1.5 million grant from the National Science Foundation. In collaboration with Auburn University, the Data […]
CBSE mandates menstrual hygiene measures in schools following Supreme Court verdict: Compliance rules explained
CBSE mandates menstrual hygiene measures in schools The Central Board of Secondary Education (CBSE) has directed all affiliated schools to implement comprehensive menstrual hygiene management (MHM) measures, following a recent Supreme Court ruling that recognises menstrual health as a fundamental right tied to dignity, education, and equal opportunity. The directive calls for immediate improvements in […]
3 free STEAM education resources to nurture student curiosity
Key points: According to the National Math and Science Initiative, STEM education helps students develop critical thinking and problem-solving skills, fosters communication, and bolsters teamwork. In my 25 years of teaching, I have learned that finding and infusing arts into STEM takes the learning even further. I am always on the lookout for STEAM-based resources […]
COMEDK UGET 2026 application window extended again: Check new deadline, direct link to apply
The Consortium of Medical, Engineering and Dental Colleges of Karnataka (COMEDK) has extended the registration deadline for the Undergraduate Entrance Test (UGET) 2026, offering aspirants additional time to apply. Candidates can now complete their applications till March 23, 2026, while the entrance exam is scheduled to be held on May 9, 2026 in computer-based mode.The […]
5 strategies to navigate science literacy in the digital age
Key points: Science literacy is a crucial skill for modern students. It equips them with the knowledge to critically evaluate information, understand scientific concepts, and make informed decisions in a rapidly changing world. In today’s digital age, however, both students and educators are at risk of information overload. Each day, we are bombarded with content […]
Trump administration moves student loan oversight from Education Department to Treasury
The United States (US) Department of Education will transfer part of its student loan portfolio to the US Department of the Treasury, marking an initial step towards moving the entire portfolio out of the education agency, according to an agreement announced on Thursday.Under the deal, the Treasury Department will take over management of student loans […]
High school computer science classes might expand in Michigan–will that address equity issues?
This story was originally published by Chalkbeat. Sign up for their newsletters at ckbe.at/newsletters. In her two years of high school at Dearborn Public Schools’ Virtual K-12 school, rising junior Weaam AlAliyi has already learned about computer programming, understanding algorithms, and data analysis in three computer science courses. Weaam believes computer science courses in high […]
The first job is getting harder to land in America: What AI is doing to fresh graduates
For a long time, the first job in the US came with a basic reassurance: There would be a way in. It might not be a dream role. It might be repetitive, poorly paid, or only mildly related to what a graduate had studied. But it usually gave young people a starting point. That starting […]