The latest UDISE+ series tabled in the Lok Sabha records a net fall of 18,727 government schools over five academic years — from 10,32,049 in 2020–21 to 10,13,322 in 2024–25. Taken at face value, this can be read as a simple contraction. It is not. The year-wise pattern is uneven and state-driven: The big shifts…
Harvard FAS secures $50 million in donor funds Harvard’s Faculty of Arts and Sciences has announced a $100 million fundraising drive to endow new PhD fellowships, aiming to stabilise graduate funding after sharp reductions in doctoral admissions across divisions. According to the Harvard Crimson, the initiative has already secured $50 million in matching funds from…
Public schools need accountability, not funding increases, as US education spending rises and results fall Public spending on US public education has increased sharply over recent years, even as student performance indicators continue to decline, according to government data cited by the The Hill. Per-pupil expenditure, staffing levels and administrative costs have all grown, while…
Florida lawmakers are advancing legislation that would prohibit the use of the term “West Bank” across K-12 public schools and state agencies, including public colleges and universities, and require the use of the term “Judea and Samaria” instead.The proposal would apply not only to official state government materials but also to new instructional content and…
SSC declares Phase XIII 2025 result for 10+2 level posts, 14,768 shortlisted The Staff Selection Commission (SSC) has finally declared the results of the Phase-13 Selection Post Recruitment Examination 2025, which will help lakhs of candidates awaiting the next update. The computer-based test results, along with the category-wise cut-off marks, have been declared for Matriculation,…
Google launches 2026 Student Researcher Program across India and global research hubs Google has started accepting applications for the 2026 Student Researcher Program, targeting students who are currently pursuing Bachelor’s, Master’s, and PhD degrees. This program is unique compared to other software engineering internships, as it is designed as an academic research engagement, allowing students…
HPSC HCS recruitment 2026 The Haryana Public Service Commission (HPSC) has released the notification for Haryana Civil Services (HCS) 2026. The recruitment is for 102 posts in the Executive Branch and other allied services. Online applications will begin on February 6, 2026, and the last date to apply is February 26, 2026, till 5 pm….
Suryadatta Group announces Lifetime Achievement and National Awards 2026 PUNE: Suryadatta Education Foundation’s Suryadatta Group of Institutes has announced the recipients of the Suryadatta Lifetime Achievement Awards and Suryadatta National Awards to mark its 28th foundation day. The awards will be presented on Saturday (February 7, 2026) at 5.30 pm at Bantara Bhavan, on the…
The National Testing Agency (NTA) has released the cut-off marks for UGC NET December 2025. Candidates who appeared for the exam can now check whether they have qualified for Junior Research Fellowship (JRF), Assistant Professorship, or admission to PhD programmes. The cut-off has been published subject-wise and category-wise on the official website.Along with the result…
President Donald Trump signs $79B education funding bill. (ANI Photo) President Donald Trump has signed into law a $79bn education funding bill for fiscal year 2026, ending months of uncertainty for schools, universities and state education agencies. The measure, which funds the US Department of Education through 30 September, offers modest spending growth, tighter congressional…
