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 […]
How our district improved a 5 percent attendance rate
Here at Eagle Pass Independent School District, we’re right on the border of the United States and Mexico. Approximately 95 percent of our students are Hispanic, and most of them speak Spanish. Ours is a tight-knit community where many people live next door to family members, which is wonderful, but it also brought some challenges […]
As Harvard and Yale consider a cap on ‘A’ grades, Princeton holds steady
Debates over grade inflation have resurfaced across several Ivy League campuses, but Princeton University has signalled that it will not alter its current grading framework despite a steady increase in top marks.A December 2025 grading report shows that 66.7 percent of grades awarded in the 2024 to 2025 academic year fell in the A range. […]
10 powerful practices for new principals
As a principal, you have the privilege of leading a school and making a positive difference in the lives of countless students. You have the power to create an environment of education, respect, and integrity. You are also responsible for ensuring that your students receive the best possible education and that their educational and social […]
Few employers pay Trump-era $100,000 H-1B fee: How it affects job opportunities for skilled professionals
H-1B fee under Trump-era rule sparks court fight over executive power Only a small number of U.S. businesses have paid the $100,000 fee imposed on H-1B visas by a Trump-era presidential proclamation, a development that could reshape ongoing legal challenges over the program that brings skilled foreign workers to the United States. The revelation came […]
What is the scientific method?
Science can be fascinating if you approach it the right way. Here, children listen carefully as a volunteer explains at the Quantum century exhibition at the Government College for Women in Thiruvananthapuram. | Photo Credit: NIRMAL HARINDRAN The scientific method is a mathematical and experimental technique that is used in sciences to build a hypothesis […]
4 tips for addressing absenteeism in K-12 schools
Key points: Absenteeism is a top predictor of academic success and can have serious consequences Solutions to chronic absenteeism will require long-term, strategic investment of time and resources Districts across the country are grappling with elevated levels of chronic absenteeism that have yet to return to pre-pandemic levels. The Associated Press and Stanford University’s Big […]
SBI PO notification 2026 expected to be released soon at sbi.co.in: Check selection process and other details here
The State Bank of India (SBI) is expected to release the official notification for the recruitment of Probationary Officers (PO) for 2026 soon on its official website, sbi.co.in. The notification will contain complete details about vacancies, eligibility criteria, important dates, exam pattern, and the application process.The SBI PO exam is one of the most popular […]
Uncovering the world of science fiction!
Science fiction has been a popular genre throughout generations and continues to occupy the hearts of young fans even today. Whether it be the words in a book or the clips of a movie, the genre always has something exciting and unique to showcase. From Mary Shelley’s Frankenstein, where a man’s journey to create a […]