How districts can avoid 4 hidden costs of outdated facilities systems
Key points: School leaders are under constant pressure to stretch every dollar further, yet many districts are losing money in ways they may not even realize. The culprit? Outdated facilities processes that quietly chip away at resources, frustrate staff, and create ripple effects across learning environments. From scheduling mishaps to maintenance backlogs, these hidden costs can […]
US 6th Circuit blocks Ohio schools from punishing students for using biological pronouns, citing free speech
The US 6th Circuit Court of Appeals has ruled that Olentangy Local Schools in central Ohio cannot discipline students for referring to transgender peers by their biological pronouns. In a 10-7 decision issued November 6, the court found that the district failed to demonstrate that such usage would “materially and substantially” disrupt school activities or […]
James Watson, Nobel prize-winning DNA pioneer, dies at 97
James D. Watson, co-discoverer of the DNA helix and father of the Human Genome Project, stands inside a laboratory at the Baylor College of Medicine’s Human Genome Sequencing Center in Houston. | Photo Credit: Reuters James Watson — the Nobel laureate co-credited with the pivotal discovery of DNA’s double-helix structure, but whose career was later […]
Centre withdraws notification related to Panjab University’s senate-syndicate, ETEducation
The withdrawal has been made under the powers conferred by Section 72 of the Punjab Reorganisation Act, 1966. The Central Government has withdrawn its earlier notification concerning Panjab University’s senate-syndicate. According to the latest Gazette notification (S.O. 5022(E)) issued by the Ministry of Education’s Department of Higher Education, the government has rescinded its previous order […]
Only hard work is not enough for success, says Jamie Dimon: Here’s what budding professionals must learn
“It’s not enough anymore to say, “I can work hard,” said Jamie Dimon, CEO of JPMorgan Chase, in a recent interview with CNN. “When you graduate, whether it’s high school, community college, or college, you need the skills to get the job. ’ In the old days, you could be in 10th grade, go get […]
Delhi government to set up hostels for visually impaired college girls in every district, ETEducation
During the visit, he held detailed discussions with officials and local residents about various educational and residential welfare schemes for students. The Delhi government plans to set up hostels for visually impaired college girls in every district of the national capital, Social Welfare Minister Ravinder Indraj Singh said on Thursday. The minister made the announcement […]
New US H-1B visa fee policy makes hiring international students easier and cheaper for employers: Here’s how
A quiet but significant policy change in the US immigration system, announced on 20 October 2025, is sending a wave of relief and optimism through international student circles. Starting with the 2026 H-1B visa filing cycle, employers will face a new $100,000 fee when sponsoring workers from abroad. But there’s an important exception: Students already […]
US Education Department finalizes major student loan reforms, capping graduate borrowing and simplifying repayment
The US Department of Education has reached a pivotal milestone in reshaping the nation’s student loan picture, finalizing consensus on sweeping reforms under the One Big Beautiful Bill Act (OBBBA). The Reimagining and Improving Student Education (RISE) Committee, after intensive deliberations over September and November, agreed on a comprehensive framework to simplify repayment, cap excessive […]
Half of Americans view AI with skepticism; survey finds growing concern over its impact on trust and creativity
They once called it the dawn of a smarter age, a time when machines would think, reason, and liberate humans from the ordinary. But as artificial intelligence slips deeper into everyday life, that promise feels tangled with uncertainty. The future Americans once imagined with fascination now evokes hesitation. Is AI enhancing humanity or quietly hollowing […]
WBSSC SLST result out: Check official notice and steps to download scorecard here
WBSSC SLST result 2025: The West Bengal School Service Commission (WBSSC) has officially released the SLST Result 2025 on its portal, www.westbengalssc.com, bringing relief and excitement to thousands of aspiring educators. This announcement moves the state closer to filling 35,726 Assistant Teacher vacancies across government-aided schools for classes IX to XII.The 2nd State Level Selection […]