US to deny visas over health conditions like diabetes and obesity: Does the rule apply to F-1 students?
The United States has introduced new guidance that could see foreign nationals denied visas or green cards on the basis of pre-existing chronic health conditions, including diabetes, obesity, and heart disease. While the move has been framed as an extension of the century-old “public charge” rule, its potential impact on international students, particularly those on […]
Mumbai-led team helps reveal mysterious twin rings around galaxy
Imagine you’re playing football on a large, grassy ground. The game ends and you take a break, and that’s when you notice a coin you’d had in your pocket fell out somewhere. If you set out trying to find it by yourself, you’ll take a long time and you probably won’t even succeed. But if […]
Growing AI use in school PR leads to roadmap for responsible use
This press release originally appeared online. Key points: A new collaborative report from the National School Public Relations Association (NSPRA) and engagement platform ThoughtExchange reveals a swift rise in the use of AI in K-12 communication and provides guidance for its effective, ethical use in public schools. Future-Proofing K-12 Communications: School PR Strategies in the […]
Lina Khan educational qualifications: Former FTC chair of Pakistani origin joins Mamdani’s transition team
Fresh off his historic victory in New York City’s mayoral election, Zohran Mamdani has announced a transition team that has both experience and reformist intent. Among those joining him is Lina Khan, a legal scholar, Columbia Law School professor, and former chair of the United States Federal Trade Commission (FTC). Her inclusion marks a significant […]
Human connection still drives school attendance
Key points: At ISTE this summer, I lost count of how many times I heard “AI” as the answer to every educational challenge imaginable. Student engagement? AI-powered personalization! Teacher burnout? AI lesson planning! Parent communication? AI-generated newsletters! Chronic absenteeism? AI predictive models! But after moderating a panel on improving the high school experience, which focused […]
Harvard tightens screening of international visitors following federal probes: Here’s what to know
In a shift reflecting Washington’s changing posture on academic collaboration, Harvard University has introduced a new screening system for international participants, faculty, and co-sponsors in all university-affiliated educational programmes.According to an internal presentation obtained by The Harvard Crimson, the measures will apply across executive education, online courses, workshops, and conferences, signalling a significant broadening of […]
Phones, devices, and the limits of control: Rethinking school device policies
Key points: By now, it’s no secret that phones are a problem in classrooms. A growing body of research and an even louder chorus of educators point to the same conclusion: students are distracted, they’re disengaged, and their learning is suffering. What’s less clear is how to solve this issue. Of late, school districts across […]
Cornell University reaches $60 million deal with Trump administration to restore federal funding
Cornell University has agreed to pay 60 million dollars and accept the Trump administration’s interpretation of civil rights laws in a move that ends months of investigation and restores over 250 million dollars in frozen research funding.The Ivy League institution’s president, Michael Kotlikoff, described the decision as a pragmatic balance between compliance and autonomy, one […]
I asked students why they go to school–this answer changed how I design campuses
This story was originally published by Chalkbeat. Sign up for their newsletters at ckbe.at/newsletters. At first, the question seemed simple: “Why do we go to school?” I had asked it many times before, in many different districts. I’m a planner and designer specializing in K-12 school projects, and as part of a community-driven design process, […]
National Insurance Company releases interview schedule for provisionally shortlisted candidates: Check details here
The National Insurance Company Limited (NICL) has officially released the interview schedule for provisionally shortlisted candidates. According to the company’s notice dated November 5, 2025, the interviews are scheduled to commence on November 26, 2025 (Wednesday). The detailed list containing the names of shortlisted candidates, along with the respective interview dates and venues, has been […]