Missouri’s school choice program sparks debate as state-funded vouchers predominantly support religious institutions
More than 95% of Missouri’s taxpayer-supported school voucher funds are going to religious institutions, according to new reporting from The 74 Million. The findings show that the state’s Empowerment Scholarship Accounts (ESA) program, created to expand school choice, is overwhelmingly supporting tuition at faith-based private schools. A program meant for choice, not religion Missouri’s Empowerment […]
JEE Main 2026 exam dates announced for January and April sessions: Check schedule and more details here
JEE Main 2026 exam dates announced for January and April sessions The National Testing Agency (NTA) has officially announced the exam schedule for JEE Main 2026, confirming that the Session 1 exams will be conducted from January 21 to 30, 2026, while Session 2 will take place from April 1 to 10, 2026. Registration for […]
SSC CGL answer key 2025 objection deadline extended: Check how to submit challenges at ssc.gov.in
The Staff Selection Commission (SSC) has recently released the provisional answer key for the SSC CGL 2025 Tier-1 examination, allowing candidates to evaluate their performance before the results are announced. Recognising the importance of accuracy in evaluation, SSC has extended the deadline for raising objections to the answer key until 11:00 AM on October 21, […]
Explained: Why US universities are rejecting Trump’s controversial higher education compact
US President Donald Trump’s Compact for Academic Excellence in Higher Education has triggered an unprecedented standoff between the federal government and some of the nation’s top universities. The initiative promises access to billions in federal research grants and student-aid programs, but only if universities comply with a set of strict federal mandates affecting admissions, faculty […]
8 common majors in the US which lead to dying professions
8 common majors in the US which lead to dying professions A recent study by the Strada Education Foundation and the Burning Glass Institute highlights a growing challenge for today’s college graduates: some academic majors often lead to limited job opportunities or careers unrelated to their field of study. This reality reflects broader trends where […]
Dorm shooting at Oklahoma State University puts student safety in spotlight: Authorities urge vigilance after multiple injuries
Gunfire breaks out at Oklahoma State dorm, students hospitalised Early Sunday morning, October 19, 2025, a shooting at Oklahoma State University’s Carreker East residence hall left multiple victims hospitalised, including at least one OSU student, according to police and reports from Fox News. Authorities say the incident occurred shortly after 3:40 a.m., following a large […]
Nalsar University of Law Faculty Oppose Increase in Local Quota, ETEducation
Some faculty members also questioned why the state govt is not focusing on establishing more law colleges that can offer education on par with NALSAR and other NLUs. Hyderabad: Day after the Telangana cabinet decided to increase the local quota at NALSAR University of Law from 25% to 50%, several members of the faculty opposed […]
US youth literacy falls while graduation rates rise: What’s behind the alarming skill gap?
US youth literacy falls while graduation rates rise The latest 2023 Program for the International Assessment of Adult Competencies (PIAAC) data from the US Department of Education’s National Center for Education Statistics (NCES) reveals a significant decline in literacy and numeracy among young adults aged 16 to 24. Despite rising high school graduation rates, millions […]
8 new ways Americans are escaping the 9-to-5 grind
Are Americans Finally Breaking Free from the 9-to-5 Workday? (Image: Pexels) The traditional 9-to-5 job of fixed hours, one employer and one location is no longer the default for many Americans. In the wake of Covid-19, rising platform work and changing attitudes about purpose and stability, people are inventing alternative work lives that trade rigid […]
Chicago mayor Johnson proposes $16.6 billion budget, increases funding for public schools
Chicago mayor proposes $16.6 billion budget with major boost for public schools Chicago Mayor Brandon Johnson has proposed a $16.6 billion city budget for 2026, allocating $552.4 million to Chicago Public Schools (CPS) — a substantial increase from the $379 million the school board projected when it passed its own $10.2 billion budget in August. […]