Elevating family leadership to foster student success
Key points: Meticulously scrubbing floors until they gleam, braving the scorching sun while securing heavy shingles atop a roof, or navigating the relentless chaos of a packed food line–these aren’t the first images that come to mind when we think of leadership. Yet, in these back-breaking roles, resilience, adaptability, and unwavering dedication quietly provide an […]
Public confidence in American higher education is rising, but reality remains misrepresented
Public confidence in American higher education is quietly recovering. A recent Gallup–Lumina survey shows that 42% of Americans now express a “great deal” or “quite a lot” of confidence in colleges and universities, up from 36% a year ago. Yet the headlines continue to focus on controversies at elite institutions, leaving the achievements and daily […]
Safe harbors, or turbulent seas?
Key points: A ship is safe in a harbor, but that’s not what ships are for[1] Successful educational transformation in contemporary times is like courageously navigating from where you are to where you know you need to be–not just a desired location but given the increasingly complex nature of the world and the kind of […]
Cornell’s deal with the Trump administration: What it really means for American Higher education
Cornell University has reached a settlement with the Trump administration that restores hundreds of millions of dollars in federal research funding, ending a months-long standoff over civil rights compliance and federal oversight. Earlier this year, the administration withheld $250 million from the university, citing alleged civil rights violations, a move that threatened critical research programmes […]
Transforming classrooms and districts through an HGTV lens
Key points: As a way to decompress after a day of developing curriculum and managing budgets, HGTV is my relaxation go-to. Between the drama of unexpected challenges and jaw-dropping final reveals, you can’t help but be in awe of the Property Brothers or the Napiers of “Home Town.” It’s the same way I felt as […]
Do you know these languages don’t use letters to speak?
A brush hovers over rice paper, tracing curves that carry centuries of meaning. Unlike English letters, which whisper sounds, a single Chinese character can embody a cat, a river, or even an emotion. To the untrained eye, it seems almost magical. Yet for those raised among these symbols, writing is an intricate dance between memory, […]
K-12 student attendance improves, but interventions are still needed
Key points: For the first half of the 2024-25 school year, overall K-12 student attendance rates have improved, continuing the progress seen over the past two years, according to a new analysis from SchoolStatus. However, the rate of improvement has slowed considerably, signaling a need for continued and expanded intervention strategies–particularly for older students, who […]
CAT 2025: Check last-minute strategies to crack the exam with confidence
As the countdown to CAT 2025 intensifies, aspirants across India are entering the final stretch of preparation for one of the nation’s most competitive examinations. Scheduled for Saturday, 30th November 2025, the Common Admission Test remains the gateway to the Indian Institutes of Management (IIMs) and other prestigious business schools. With test centres spread across […]
Fighting chronic absenteeism with data-driven insights–and a little fun, too
Chronic absenteeism remains a widespread challenge in schools across the country, but in Wisconsin, Racine Unified School District’s Julian Thomas Elementary and Jerstad-Agerholm Middle School are demonstrating that innovative, data-driven approaches can make a difference. Using Panorama Education’s data platform to monitor attendance, student well-being, and academic performance, schools in Racine USD equip educators with […]
Ludhiana’s assistant professors and librarians from govt colleges burn policy copies, ETEducation
Of the nearly 1,158 faculty members and librarians across the state affected, 120-odd are from Ludhiana’s institutes, including members of the faculty from SCD Govt College, Govt College for Women (GCW), and Govt College for Girls (GCG) East. Ludhiana: Assistant professors and librarians recruited under a special government category staged a dramatic public protest Friday, […]