Holi School Holidays 2026: Uttar Pradesh, Delhi and Bihar declare school closures for Holi 2026
Holi school holidays 2026 Several state governments have announced school holidays for Holi, with closures scheduled across northern, central and eastern India. Education departments have released state-wise calendars outlining breaks for Holika Dahan and the main festival, resulting in extended time off for students in many regions.While holiday dates differ according to local observances and […]
Why are scientists studying gypsum in the Salar de Pajonales?
A view of the Salar de Pajonales from the International Space Station’s Expedition 6, 2003. | Photo Credit: NASA One of the best places to practice hunting for life on Mars could be in the Atacama Desert in Chile. Scientists recently studied the Salar de Pajonales, an incredibly dry and freezing salt flat located 3.5 […]
How superintendents are taking on 2023’s biggest challenges
When an unexpected crisis occurs—say, a global pandemic that forced our entire education system to transform–we believe that eventually, the distress and upheaval will evolve into calm and control as the recovery process winds down. As educators, we’re still waiting to take that collective sigh of relief. The Institute for Education Innovation (IEI) wanted to […]
UPPCB recruitment 2026: Apply for AEE and ASO posts through official online portal; check direct link here
Uttar Pradesh Pollution Control Board recruitment opens for Assistant Environmental Engineer and Assistant Scientific Officer 2026 The Uttar Pradesh Pollution Control Board (UPPCB) has announced the commencement of online applications for temporary posts of Assistant Environmental Engineer and Assistant Scientific Officer. A total of 40 posts are available, including 26 for Assistant Environmental Engineer and […]
12 things superintendents say they could do with better data access
Data access is critical when educators need to make informed decisions about curriculum, assessments, academic and social-emotional interventions, and more. So how are superintendents using data–and can they access it quickly and effectively in order to use it? A national poll from the Data Quality Campaign and AASA, The School Superintendents Association surveyed district superintendents […]
NMC invites applications for new PG medical courses, standalone institutes, seat increase for 2026-27: Check details
The National Medical Commission (NMC) has invited online applications for starting new Post Graduate (PG) medical courses, setting up new standalone PG medical institutions, and increasing seats in existing PG courses for the academic year 2026-27.The notice has been issued by the Medical Assessment and Rating Board, New Delhi. Applications will be accepted only through […]
What do superintendents really think of the NAEP?
Last October, newspapers around the country reported the results of the National Assessment of Educational Progress (NAEP), also known as the Nation’s Report Card. And just like in previous years, the headlines weren’t positive. This time, though, it was even worse than usual. It was the first time students took these biennial assessments since the start […]
Federal judge blocks Trump-era bid to end student loan plan: Here’s why millions of borrowers are relieved
Federal Judge Upholds SAVE Student Loan Plan: What Borrowers Need to Know. (Getty Images) A federal judge has dismissed a legal challenge from the Trump administration aimed at ending a widely used student loan repayment program, ensuring that millions of borrowers continue to benefit from lower monthly payments and a faster path to loan forgiveness. […]
6 ways to transform district communications with tech
When I joined our district in 2021, I was asked to review its overall communications and ensure that we were communicating effectively both with our families and with the surrounding community. Across our 13 schools, it was immediately apparent that our current platform wasn’t meeting expectations. That platform didn’t have the features and resources we […]
OP Jindal professor faces semester suspension after comparing PM Modi with Hitler
An associate professor at OP Jindal Global University has been suspended for one semester following a complaint alleging that the faculty member compared Prime Minister Narendra Modi with Adolf Hitler.The complaint was filed before the Haryana Human Rights Commission by Vishav Bajaj, father of first year undergraduate student Vikhyaat Bajaj.According to PTI, the father alleged […]