What happens when phones are banned in schools: Studies show improved test scores, better attendance, and fewer distractions
Phone bans in schools linked to improved academic results and fewer distractions, multiple studies find. (Getty Images) A new study conducted in a Florida school district has revealed that banning mobile phones in schools can lead to significant academic and behavioural improvements. According to a report published by ABC News, the enforcement of a phone […]
Harvard University course on black women in politics excludes conservatives: What you should know
Harvard course on black women in politics omits key conservatives A Harvard University course focused on black women in politics has sparked discussion for its notable exclusion of prominent conservative figures. The syllabus for History 167: Race, Gender, and the Law Through the Archive highlights black women who have shaped 20th-century politics, grassroots organising, and […]
Pennsylvania Senate budget plan omits $565M boost for underfunded schools, drawing criticism
Senate budget faces criticism for omitting $565 million education funding in Pennsylvania The Pennsylvania Senate passed a $47.9 billion budget plan that notably excludes a $565 million increase aimed at funding the state’s most underfunded schools. The vote came 113 days after the June 30 deadline and followed a House budget proposal of $50.25 billion […]
Governor Greg Abbott says Texas targets HE professors pushing leftist ideologies over national preparation
Texas HE faculty face political scrutiny as Gov. Abbott targets leftist ideologies. (Getty Images) Texas Governor Greg Abbott has stated that the state is taking steps to address what he described as the promotion of “leftist ideologies” by higher education (HE) faculty. In a social media post, Abbott said Texas is “targeting professors who are […]
Which University of California campuses send most grads to law, MBA or PhD programmes? Here’s what data shows
UC Berkeley leads doctorates while Riverside tops MBA enrolment, according to UC data The University of California has released comprehensive data on graduate degree outcomes for its alumni who completed bachelor’s degrees between 2001 and 2018. This dataset, compiled by matching UC undergraduate records with those from the National Student Clearinghouse, offers detailed insights into […]
Trump admin plans to shift special education to new agency, sparking IDEA compliance fears
ED staff cuts and IDEA concerns grow as Trump admin plans special education shift. (AP Photo) The Trump administration is considering moving the federal special education function out of the US Department of Education (ED), raising concerns about continuity and compliance with the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA).A spokesperson for the ED confirmed that […]
Chimps imbibe two cocktails’ worth of ethanol daily from ripe fruits
While humans have been drinking alcohol for thousands of years, some scientists think this history could go back millions of years. According to the drunken monkey hypothesis, humans’ taste and indeed preference for alcohol may have evolutionary roots, shaped by our primate ancestors consuming small doses of alcohol found inside ripe fruit. Our bodies may […]
Harvard lays off student advisors and lecturers in SEAS staff cuts: Here’s how it is impacting learning
Earlier this month, Harvard University’s School of Engineering and Applied Sciences (SEAS) carried out a significant round of layoffs affecting roughly 35 staff members, or about 15 percent of the school’s total workforce, according to a document obtained by The Harvard Crimson. Nearly a dozen of these positions were directly focused on student support, a […]
Are you an F-1 visa holder? 3 recent changes every international student in the US should know
For international students pursuing higher education in the United States, the F-1 visa has long been the gateway to academic and professional opportunities. The F-1 visa, officially designated as a non-immigrant student visa, allows individuals to enter the US to attend accredited educational institutions, complete their studies, and in many cases, gain practical training experience […]
Computer Engineering shows highest unemployment among US engineering graduates: Check full list here
In the evolving job market of 2025, college graduates are navigating a complex landscape of employment, wages, and further education. According to the U.S. Census Bureau’s American Community Survey (IPUMS), data collected in 2023 reveals stark differences in labour market outcomes among graduates of various engineering disciplines. While some fields offer strong earnings and job […]