The US Department of Education is moving toward a significant overhaul of its special needs programs, aiming to offer students with disabilities more personalized options, greater access, and innovative approaches to learning. This shift signals a new era in how special education is delivered across the country, with a focus on flexibility and family empowerment. […]
7 Indian-origin scientists in the US: Where they studied and how it shaped their careers
Indian-origin scientists have become some of the most influential figures in American science, technology, and policy. Many began their journeys in Indian classrooms and went on to pursue higher education and research in top U.S. universities. Their stories show how education can shape not just careers, but also the direction of global scientific progress. Venkatraman […]
Julie Sweet education qualifications: How a liberal arts and Ivy League education shaped the Accenture CEO
Julie Sweet’s story begins in Tustin, California, a suburban town where her sharp intellect and powerful voice quickly stood out. At Tustin High School, she wasn’t just another student — she was a star in speech and debate, mastering the art of persuasion and building confidence that would later serve her in high-stakes boardrooms. An […]
Explained: America’s Education Freedom Accounts programme; know who is eligible, how to apply and more
America’s Education Freedom Accounts programme New Hampshire’s Education Freedom Accounts (EFA) programme has quickly evolved into one of the most expansive school voucher systems in the U.S. The initiative allows eligible families to use public funds for private schooling, homeschooling, tutoring, and educational materials, bypassing the traditional public school route.From just over 5,300 students in […]
Columbia and Brown to spill admissions data to Trump administration: Why it could be dangerous for students
For all its chest-thumping about “protecting meritocracy,” the Trump administration has quietly engineered something far more consequential than a policy shift: A looming federal admissions surveillance regime—and it has bought the keys to elite university gates with hard cash. Columbia and Brown, two of America’s most storied universities, have just paid their way out of […]
Pennsylvania universities are resorting to layoffs: Here is why
Universities across Pennsylvania are increasingly resorting to layoffs, campus closures, and mergers: a direct result of declining enrollment, stagnant public funding, and rising operational costs.According to a report by the National Center for Education Statistics, enrollment at US institutions of higher education dropped by 15% between 2010 and 2021, placing long-term pressure on college finances. […]
A harsh reset for US higher ed? Nebraska’s largest public university plans major cuts and tuition hike
The University of Nebraska-Lincoln (UNL), the state’s flagship public university, is preparing to overhaul its academic and financial model amid growing fiscal pressure. With rising operational costs, limited state funding, and internal deficits, the institution is weighing a mix of tuition hikes and academic program reductions: a move that reflects deeper cracks in the US […]
MHT CET 2025 round 1 seat allotment list for 5-year integrated LLB programme released: Direct link to download here
The Maharashtra State CET Cell has officially released the Round 1 seat allotment result for the 5-year integrated LLB programme under the MHT CET 2025 Centralised Admission Process (CAP). Candidates who registered for the law counselling can now check their allotment status on the official website — llb5cap25.mahacet.org. The final merit list was published earlier […]
“It’s not just expensive. It’s broken.”: American woman calls out US college costs in viral video
American woman calls out US college costs in viral video An American woman living in India has sparked a storm on Instagram, not with outrage or drama, but with cold, uncomfortable math. Kristen Fischer’s now-viral reel lays bare the economic absurdity of US higher education, contrasting it with India’s far more affordable public college system. […]
Explained: Why Stanford is shutting down its inclusion office, and what it means for US campuses
Donald Trump (AP) Stanford University (visit.stanford.edu) Stanford University is shutting down its Office for Inclusion, Belonging and Intergroup Communication (IBIC), dismantling what was once touted as a flagship effort to build diversity and campus harmony. The closure, confirmed in internal announcements and reported by The Stanford Daily, is part of a sweeping cost-cutting plan that […]