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 […]
Transparency and truth in communications
Key points: Dear Superintendent, Your job now requires a new level of transparency that you are reluctant to provide. This media crisis will burn for several more days if we sit silent. We are in a true leadership moment and I need you to listen to your communications expert. I can make your job easier […]
The college degree trap: Why US graduates are struggling in a workforce that no longer waits
A college diploma was once a near-certain ticket to career stability and upward mobility. Today, that expectation is eroding. Recent graduates are entering a workforce that increasingly demands experience, adaptability, and skills that go beyond the classroom. The promise of economic security through education alone is no longer guaranteed, leaving many young professionals questioning the […]
More than just a pigment: What is melanin?
Happy kids in minimal dress Diversity in skin tones | Photo Credit: Freepik Melanin is a natural pigment found in most living organisms — it colours the eyes, hair, and the skin — and even in squid ink. This natural pigment is produced by specialised cells called melanocytes, which are situated in the skin, hair, […]
How districts can avoid 4 hidden costs of outdated facilities systems
Key points: School leaders are under constant pressure to stretch every dollar further, yet many districts are losing money in ways they may not even realize. The culprit? Outdated facilities processes that quietly chip away at resources, frustrate staff, and create ripple effects across learning environments. From scheduling mishaps to maintenance backlogs, these hidden costs can […]
US 6th Circuit blocks Ohio schools from punishing students for using biological pronouns, citing free speech
The US 6th Circuit Court of Appeals has ruled that Olentangy Local Schools in central Ohio cannot discipline students for referring to transgender peers by their biological pronouns. In a 10-7 decision issued November 6, the court found that the district failed to demonstrate that such usage would “materially and substantially” disrupt school activities or […]
James Watson, Nobel prize-winning DNA pioneer, dies at 97
James D. Watson, co-discoverer of the DNA helix and father of the Human Genome Project, stands inside a laboratory at the Baylor College of Medicine’s Human Genome Sequencing Center in Houston. | Photo Credit: Reuters James Watson — the Nobel laureate co-credited with the pivotal discovery of DNA’s double-helix structure, but whose career was later […]