Trump admin plans to shift special education to new agency, sparking IDEA compliance fears
ED staff cuts and IDEA concerns grow as Trump admin plans special education shift. (AP Photo) The Trump administration is considering moving the federal special education function out of the US Department of Education (ED), raising concerns about continuity and compliance with the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA).A spokesperson for the ED confirmed that […]
Chimps imbibe two cocktails’ worth of ethanol daily from ripe fruits
While humans have been drinking alcohol for thousands of years, some scientists think this history could go back millions of years. According to the drunken monkey hypothesis, humans’ taste and indeed preference for alcohol may have evolutionary roots, shaped by our primate ancestors consuming small doses of alcohol found inside ripe fruit. Our bodies may […]
Harvard lays off student advisors and lecturers in SEAS staff cuts: Here’s how it is impacting learning
Earlier this month, Harvard University’s School of Engineering and Applied Sciences (SEAS) carried out a significant round of layoffs affecting roughly 35 staff members, or about 15 percent of the school’s total workforce, according to a document obtained by The Harvard Crimson. Nearly a dozen of these positions were directly focused on student support, a […]
Are you an F-1 visa holder? 3 recent changes every international student in the US should know
For international students pursuing higher education in the United States, the F-1 visa has long been the gateway to academic and professional opportunities. The F-1 visa, officially designated as a non-immigrant student visa, allows individuals to enter the US to attend accredited educational institutions, complete their studies, and in many cases, gain practical training experience […]
Computer Engineering shows highest unemployment among US engineering graduates: Check full list here
In the evolving job market of 2025, college graduates are navigating a complex landscape of employment, wages, and further education. According to the U.S. Census Bureau’s American Community Survey (IPUMS), data collected in 2023 reveals stark differences in labour market outcomes among graduates of various engineering disciplines. While some fields offer strong earnings and job […]
Kerala will join PM SHRI scheme, says Education Minister Sivankutty, ETEducation
While CPI, an important constituent of ruling LDF expressed reservations about this policy shift, its representative in ministry, Revenue Minister K Rajan, said the matter was not discussed in the cabinet. Thiruvananthapuram, Kerala General Education Minister V Sivankutty on Sunday announced that the state will join the PM SHRI scheme to get the due central […]
Delhi Police recruitment 2025: Last date to apply for 7,565 Constable posts extended till October 31; check direct link to apply here
The Staff Selection Commission (SSC) has extended the last date to apply for the Delhi Police Constable (Executive) Examination 2025. Candidates who have not yet applied can now submit their online applications on the official SSC website at ssc.gov.in till October 31, 2025, up to 11:00 PM.Earlier, the deadline for submission was October 21, 2025, […]
The broken ladder: How Pell Grant cuts have hit Southern US colleges and Black students hardest
Federal funding for Pell Grants and the number of awards given fell sharply between fiscal years 2011–12 and 2021–22. Over the same period, Black student enrollment in public colleges and universities in the United States dropped by nearly half a million. A new report from the University of Alabama’s Education Policy Center for the Southern […]
Indian students rethink America: Visa hurdles, soaring costs, job worries and safety fears bite
In recent years, the United States has been a beacon for ambitious Indian students seeking world-class education, especially in science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM) fields. According to In Genius Prep, India overtook China as the largest source of international students in the US during the 2023-24 academic year, with a record 331,833 enrolments — […]
What is methane and what’s its role in climate change? |
Image used for representative purposes only. (Photo credit: AP) What’s colorless, odorless, is the main component of natural gas and traps massive amounts of heat in the atmosphere?The answer is methane or CH4. Over a 20-year timescale, methane traps around 84 times as much heat as carbon dioxide (CO2), which is released by burning fossil […]