The age-old fantasy of robots ruling the world is no longer a childhood fascination but has manifested in reality. Artificial intelligence has seamlessly woven itself into every fabric of human life, education being no exception. The United States, long hailed as an academic powerhouse, has celebrated and welcomed this transformative technology into classrooms. A nationwide…
A mass wave of confusion has engulfed the US federal workforce following an email from the Office of Personnel Management (OPM), prompting several key agencies to instruct their employees to hold off on responding. The email, part of a cost-cutting initiative led by Elon Musk, asked federal employees to provide a summary of their accomplishments…
US colleges offer test-free graduate admissions for international students. (Representative Image) For international students aspiring to pursue graduate studies in the United States, standardized tests like the TOEFL, GRE, and GMAT are often seen as formidable barriers. However, many US colleges are now taking steps to make admissions more accessible by waiving or offering alternatives…
Harvard College Dean Rakesh Khurana (Photo courtesy: The Harvard Crimson) In a recent interview with The Harvard Crimson, Harvard College Dean Rakesh Khurana strongly defended the role of diversity in higher education and research, amidst growing concerns over the Trump administration‘s efforts to dismantle diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) initiatives at US universities. In his…
Washington State’s Superintendent of Public Instruction Chris Reykdal defies Trump administration’s threat to cut funding for race-based education initiatives. (Photo Courtesy: FaceBook) In a strong response to a directive from the Trump administration, Washington State’s Superintendent of Public Instruction, Chris Reykdal, has boldly declared that the state will not back down on its diversity and…
National Testing Agency (NTA) has released a notice regarding the opening of the application correction window for the Joint Entrance Examination (JEE) Main Session 2. The official notification mentions that after receiving numerous requests from the candidates regarding correction in the online application form, the Agency has decided to provide them with an opportunity to…
NYC families can apply for $120 per child in summer food benefits to fight food insecurity. (Representative Image, Getty Images) For many families in New York City, free school meals through the Community Eligibility Provision (CEP) are an essential part of daily life. However, if you think these meals alone will help cover your child’s…
FILE – An American flag hangs in a classroom as students work on laptops in Newlon Elementary School, in Denver, Aug. 25, 2020. (AP Photo/David Zalubowski, File) The Trump administration has already garnered fame for raising eyebrows with its far-reaching policy alterations. The abrupt halt of the National Assessment of Educational Progress (NAEP) Long-Term Trend…
Walking School Bus Takes the Lead in Reducing Chronic Absenteeism in Hawaii Schools. (Photo Courtesy: Partners in Development Foundation) Chronic absenteeism is a challenge for schools across the nation, but Hawaii is stepping up with an innovative solution. The state’s school districts have found a way to tackle this issue head-on, with the help of…
File photo: US President Donald Trump (Picture credit: AP) US President Donald Trump has been introducing a major overhaul of the American education system since assuming office, including a proposal to dismantle the Department of Education. As he edges closer to this plan, hundreds of thousands of students wait anxiously for what the future holds….
