Harvard University issues shelter-in-place alert after shooting near campus: Here’s what we know so far
Harvard University issued a shelter-in-place order on Friday morning after a reported shooting near the Radcliffe Quadrangle, according to alerts sent by the Harvard University Police Department (HUPD).The initial email alert from HUPD stated that an unidentified male fired at another person on Sherman Street, close to the Radcliffe Quad. The suspect was reportedly seen […]
‘I was just holding Doritos’: US student handcuffed after AI system mistakes bag of chips for gun
As artificial intelligence (AI) becomes a fixture in school safety measures, its promise of enhanced security is now under scrutiny. An incident at Kenwood High School in Baltimore has sparked debate over the limits of automated surveillance, raising questions about accuracy, human oversight, and the unintended consequences of relying on technology to make split-second safety […]
US Senators demand Linda McMahon to rein in DHS operations near schools
A coalition of Democratic senators, led by Senator Tammy Duckworth of Illinois, has called on the United States Department of Education to intervene in federal immigration enforcement near schools, citing recent incidents that disrupted classrooms in Chicago. The senators’ letter, obtained by NBC News, urges Education Secretary Linda McMahon to request the Department of Homeland […]
What is the statue of lies at Harvard? Here’s what students hardly know about
Nestled in the storied Harvard Yard, amid the hurried footsteps of students and the camera clicks of tourists, stands a bronze figure that has quietly witnessed centuries of ambition, anxiety, and aspiration. A worn toe gleams under countless rubs—a talisman for students hoping to ace their next grueling exam. But beneath the charm and ritual […]
One Big Beautiful Bill: How Trump’s mega-legislation is reshaping education and social policy
Imagine a world where the choices parents make about their children’s education are no longer limited to their local public schools—but instead are filtered through federal tax codes, charitable donations, and state opt-ins. That world is now a reality. With the passage of “One Big Beautiful Bill,” the Trump administration has imposed a sweeping transformation […]
Daily Quiz: On chemistry constant that connects atoms to cosmos
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CBSE Single Girl Child scholarship registration deadline extended till November 20: Check direct link, eligibility and guidelines to apply online
The Central Board of Secondary Education (CBSE) has extended the application deadline for the Single Girl Child Merit Scholarship for the academic year 2025. This scholarship is designed to support meritorious single girl students who have cleared their Class 10 CBSE exams and are enrolling in Class 11 in CBSE-affiliated schools. The scheme promotes academic […]
Karnataka schools slam dept’s circular on renewal terms, ETEducation
Following a request from MLC Puttanna, chief minister Siddaramaiah has directed the formation of a legislative committee to address private schools’ grievances Bengaluru: Private schools across Karnataka have raised objections after the department of School Education and Literacy reissued the renewal of recognition (RR) conditions for the next academic year, reinstating requirements they had already […]
WBJEE releases JECA, JELET answer keys 2025: Check direct link and steps to raise objections here
The West Bengal Joint Entrance Examinations Board (WBJEEB) has published the answer keys for the Joint Entrance Examination for Lateral Entry (JELET) 2025 and the Joint Entrance for Admission to Master of Computer Applications (JECA) 2025. Candidates who appeared for these entrance tests can now access the provisional answer keys through the official WBJEEB portal […]
Oh crab! Annual migration of shellfish begins; Australian island turns red
A young boy walks amongst red crabs during their annual migration (Image credits: AP) The annual red crab migration has begun on Christmas Island, with as many as 100 million crabs emerging from the forest and moving toward the ocean.The mass movement started after the first seasonal rains arrived last weekend, sending the crabs on […]