Sowing the seeds of change with AI
Aryan hails from Kota, Rajasthan — a city known as the hub of competitive exams. Yet, unlike most students aiming for IIT or medical entrances, his path was different. “Growing up in Kota, you’re constantly surrounded by an intense focus on competitive exams. While I respect that path, my curiosity was always pulling me in […]
6 steps to transforming parent engagement, one message at a time
Key points: When you open the doors to a brand-new school, you’re not just filling classrooms, you’re building a community from the ground up. In August 2023, I opened our Pre-K through 4th grade school in Charlotte, North Carolina, to alleviate overcrowding at several East Charlotte campuses. As the founding principal, I knew that fostering […]
Assam DEE Teacher recruitment 2025: LP, UP final result out at dee.assam.gov.in; direct link to download here
Assam DEE Teacher recruitment 2025: The Directorate of Elementary Education (DEE), Assam has officially released the final results for the Teacher Recruitment 2025 for both Lower Primary (LP) and Upper Primary (UP) schools. Candidates who appeared for the recruitment process can now check their selection status on the official website at dee.assam.gov.in.The final list has […]
Report highlights growing movement to elevate student voice in school communications
Key points: As K-12 leaders look for ways to strengthen trust, engagement, and belonging, a growing number of districts are turning to a key partner in the work: their students. A new national report from the National School Public Relations Association (NSPRA) and SchoolStatus reveals that districts that incorporate student voice into their communication strategies–through videos, messaging, and peer-created […]
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 […]