Aditya-L1: IIA-NASA collaborate to record spectroscopic observations of a CME in visible wavelength range for very first time

ndian Space Research Organisation’s (ISRO) Aditya-L1, India’s maiden solar mission, on board PSLV-C57 lifts off from the launch pad at Satish Dhawan Space Centre, in Sriharikota in 2023. | Photo Credit: PTI Using the VELC payload onboard India’s first dedicated space based solar mission, Aditya-L1, scientists at the Indian Institute of Astrophysics (IIA) along with […]

Chronic absenteeism threatens to derail K-12 education

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Key points: The biggest problem in education is that kids aren’t showing up to school. Last year, 26 percent of students missed a month of class or more, leading to dramatic declines in academic performance. Chronic absenteeism accounted for 27 percent of the drop in math scores and 45 percent of the decline in reading […]

Project Firewall explained: Why the US is investigating H-1B pay and job claims

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For decades, the H-1B visa has been the bridge that connects global talent to the American dream. It allows highly skilled professionals to work in the United States in specialised fields like technology, engineering, and healthcare. Each year, the program draws hundreds of thousands of applications from graduates hoping to turn their U.S. education into […]

‘Pathway to Prosperity’ initiative shows the power of partnerships in driving student success

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Key points: Educators and school administrators are working incredibly hard to get all students, and especially their most challenged populations, to meet high standards and graduate ready for college and/or a career. So are local workforce boards, literacy groups, and other community organizations. Despite these efforts, a large percentage of students are still achieving below […]

When food insecurity enters the classroom: Cambridge educators see hunger rise amid SNAP cuts

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As the federal government shutdown extends beyond five weeks, the impact on Cambridge families is growing more visible — particularly among households with school-age children. With delays and cuts to the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP), many parents are struggling to keep food on the table, forcing local food pantries to step up their outreach.According […]