81% of US teachers call student behaviour a serious problem: How it is pushing many out of the profession
Classrooms are meant to be spaces of curiosity, collaboration, and growth. Increasingly, however, they are becoming battlegrounds where teachers struggle not only to impart lessons but to manage outbursts, aggression, and rule-breaking. Across the United States, educators warn that student behaviour has quietly become the number one crisis in public education —eclipsing even pay as […]
Will schools remain closed on August 27?
August continues to be a packed month for students across India, blending academic deadlines with national festivals and state-specific observances. As schools navigate through Independence Day activities and mid-term preparations, another question looms large: Will August 27, the day of Ganesh Chaturthi, bring a school holiday? Ganesh Chaturthi and regional school closures Ganesh Chaturthi, which […]
USPS honors Jimmy Carter with forever stamp: How was the 39th US president as a student
The US Postal Service has immortalized a century of service with a new Forever stamp honouring Jimmy Carter, the 39th president of the United States. Unveiled on August 16 at the Jimmy Carter National Historical Park, the stamp features a 1982 oil-on-linen portrait by Herbert E. Abrams, originally painted as a life study for Carter’s […]
California spent millions on STEM programmes for women, results are still unsatisfactory: Will Trump’s funding cuts deepen the crisis?
Over the past decade, California funneled millions of dollars into initiatives aimed at increasing the participation of women in STEM, science, technology, engineering, and mathematics. Programmes sought to attract more women to engineering, computer science, and math, acknowledging these fields as critical engines of innovation, economic growth, and national security. Yet the results remain underwhelming. […]
Chicago’s Black Students Success Plan: Why is the Trump administration investigating it?
In February 2025, Chicago Public Schools (CPS) rolled out the Black Student Success Plan, a sweeping five-year program aimed at confronting racial disparities in education. Mandated by a 2023 Illinois law, the plan sought to ensure Black students achieve academic parity with their peers and addressed representation, discipline, and curriculum inclusivity.The plan set ambitious targets: […]
Gen Z does not want ‘work from home,’ says report: What disadvantages is the current workforce facing?
In an era where digital connectivity dominates every aspect of life, one might assume that Generation Z, the first cohort to grow up entirely in the internet age, would embrace fully remote work without hesitation. Yet, a recent Gallup report disrupts this narrative, revealing that the youngest professionals are the least likely to favor entirely […]
Oklahoma draws a political line in the classroom: “America First” test demands ideological loyalty from out-of-state teachers
FILE: AP Photo/David Zalubowski, File Oklahoma has drawn national attention after unveiling a controversial new certification exam that requires teachers from California and New York to prove not only their professional credentials but also their political alignment. The so-called “America First” test will screen for acceptance of conservative education standards, including questions on “biological differences […]
Uttarakhand Cabinet Approves Minority Education Bill, Repeals Madrasa Act, ETEducation
Official sources said the bill was approved during the Cabinet meeting held here under the chairmanship of Chief Minister Pushkar Singh Dhami. Dehradun: The Uttarakhand Cabinet has approved the Minority Education Bill-2025, extending minority status benefits to institutions run by the Sikh, Jain, Buddhist, Christian, and Parsi communities in the state. At present, the minority […]
Google vs Meta: How two tech giants are betting differently on AI and the future of hiring
When it comes to hiring in tech, Google and Meta are moving in two very different directions, and the divergence could shape the future of work in Silicon Valley. While one company is tightening control over in-person assessments, the other is experimenting with AI as an active partner in interviews. Both moves reflect how artificial […]
Kerala Minister V Sivankutty Acts Against Historical Inaccuracy in Teachers’ Handbook, ETEducation
Once the matter was brought to notice, the SCERT was directed to correct the mistake and reprint the handbook with accurate historical details. Thiruvananthapuram: Kerala General Education Minister V Sivankutty on Monday said panel members responsible for a factual error on Subhas Chandra Bose in a teachers’ handbook draft would be barred from future academic […]