Who is Shreya Singhal? The IIT Madras BS graduate who turned a lockdown degree into a Harvard journey
The year 2021 upended classrooms across India. Lecture halls went quiet, attendance sheets turned virtual, and students were left staring at screens, wondering whether what they were learning would actually matter outside an examination hall.One such individual was Shreya Singhal. While studying for her on-campus computer application course, she was getting increasingly disillusioned. While the […]
High-speed internet is a basic necessity–not a luxury–when it comes to learning
Americans overwhelmingly believe that high-speed internet access is a basic necessity, according to a new survey from Kajeet. Additionally, this need for connectivity is not new, as nearly 75 percent of respondents believed high-speed internet was important even before the pandemic began more than two years ago. The survey also finds that 64 percent of […]
H-1B pause at Florida universities raises concerns for STEM and medical careers
Florida Universities Face H-1B Hiring Freeze: What It Means for Careers and Research Florida’s public universities are considering a pause on hiring international faculty through the H-1B visa program, a move that could reshape career opportunities and research across the state. The Board of Governors is set to vote on a one-year freeze that would […]
5 ways relationship mapping supports your students
When students have “positive and diverse” relationships, they are less likely to be at risk, more likely to boost their academic performance and persistence, and are also more likely to have access to a wider range professional opportunities, according to new research from the Clayton Christensen Institute. On the opposite end of the spectrum, students […]
Central Bank Of India So 2026: Central Bank of India SO registration window opens: Direct link to apply here
Central Bank of India SO registration 2026: The Central Bank of India has opened the registration window for 275 Specialists Officers (SO) cadre posts. The registration window will close on March 23, 2026. Applications can be done online through the official recruitment portal by eligible candidates. The openings cut across various high-technology and finance divisions. […]
Is there a national teacher shortage? Here’s what we know and don’t know
This story was originally published by Chalkbeat. Sign up for their newsletters at ckbe.at/newsletters. Students across the country are heading back to school. Will there be enough teachers waiting for them? ABC’s World News Tonight claimed that there was a “teacher shortage crisis.” The Washington Post described a “catastrophic teacher shortage.” Some local school officials say hiring this summer has […]
Govt issues guidelines for implementing mandatory 150-hour on-job training for ITI trainees, ETEducation
DGT comes under the Ministry of Skill Development and Entrepreneurship New Delhi, The Directorate General of Training (DGT) has issued detailed guidelines regarding the implementation of a mandatory provision of 150 hours of on-the-job training or group project for trainees at Industrial Training Institutes (ITIs) under the Craftsmen Training Scheme. DGT comes under the Ministry […]
Texas law requires schools to decide on daily prayer time, but most districts vote against it
Texas school boards reject daily prayer law in most districts Texas school districts have largely rejected a new law allowing students and staff to participate in a daily prayer and devotional period, according to reporting by The Texas Tribune and The Associated Press. Senate Bill 11, passed by the Texas Legislature, required school boards to […]
What if we gave every teacher a work from home day?
School and district-based staff are understandably wary about the new school year. Teachers, the majority of whom are women, are struggling under the immense pressure of pandemic schooling. Many have worked long hours to try to support their own families while keeping up with the demands of online teaching and changing COVID-19 protocols. Teacher retention […]
Gurtej Sandhu education and career: How the Indian-origin IIT Delhi graduate surpassed Thomas Edison in patents
Gurtej Sandhu career journey: Indian-origin Micron Technology VP with 2,211 global patents. (Photo: LinkedIn) Dr Gurtej Sandhu stands among the most prolific inventors in modern semiconductor engineering, with 2,211 patents worldwide to his name, exceeding the 1,432 patents credited to Thomas Edison. Raised in Amritsar, he has built a career that bridges advanced research, corporate […]