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Federal judge blocks Mississippi’s ban on ‘divisive concepts’ in classrooms, fuelling national fight over DEI and academic freedom – Times of India

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A federal judge has blocked major portions of Mississippi’s new law restricting diversity, equity and inclusion (DEI) practices in public schools, issuing a ruling that sharply questioned the statute’s constitutionality.US District Judge Henry Wingate granted a preliminary injunction on Monday, pausing enforcement of sections that ban schools from teaching so-called “divisive concepts” related to race,…

NYC students’ English and math test scores climb, yet deep academic divides persist unchanged – Times of India

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New York City’s latest standardized test results reveal a paradox that has long haunted its education system: Performance is climbing, yet the gulf between its highest and lowest achievers remains entrenched.In state assessments for Grades 3 through 8, more than half of city students now meet proficiency standards in both English Language Arts and mathematics….

University of Utah to eliminate 81 academic programs amid state-mandated push for career driven education – Times of India

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In a major realignment of academic priorities, the University of Utah has announced plans to eliminate 81 academic programs, following a state law that directs public colleges to cut underperforming offerings and invest in fields aligned with workforce demand.The university’s Board of Trustees approved the proposal on Tuesday. The plan still requires approval from the…

Nicholas Kent sworn in as US Under Secretary of Education: A closer look at his academic journey – Times of India

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Image credit: https://www.ed.gov/ Nicholas Kent has officially assumed office as the US Under Secretary of Education, following Senate confirmation and a formal swearing-in ceremony. The role places him at the center of federal policymaking on postsecondary education, student aid, and workforce alignment at a time of renewed debate over the future of American higher education.Kent’s…

Elite colleges under pressure: Trump wields federal funding to redefine academic autonomy – Times of India

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US President Donald Trump In an unprecedented reconfiguration of the relationship between higher education and the federal government, several of the United States’ most prestigious universities have capitulated, some quietly, others under public scrutiny—to the hardball tactics of President Donald Trump’s administration. Under threat of losing billions in federal research funding, elite institutions have agreed…

NEP 2020: Why students, parents, and teachers should know about these six big changes before the new academic year – Times of India

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Besides teachers, parents & peers to assess students from this academic year The National Education Policy (NEP) 2020 brings comprehensive reforms to the Indian education system, aiming to enhance learning quality and skill development at all levels. With the new academic year approaching, it is important for students, parents, and teachers to understand these key…

Why DU’s curriculum overhaul is raising concerns over academic transparency amid FYUP rollout – Times of India

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How Delhi University is preparing for the fourth year under NEP 2020 with infrastructure and staffing plans Delhi University (DU) has approved a major set of academic and infrastructural changes, including the introduction of the fourth year in undergraduate courses under the National Education Policy (NEP) 2020. While the administration claims readiness, sections of the…

Neena Gupta’s surprising academic past: She topped NSD, earned a master’s in Sanskrit, and almost got a PhD – Times of India

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Before becoming a widely respected name in Indian cinema, Neena Gupta was making academic strides in the corridors of Delhi University and the National School of Drama. With a strong academic background—including a Master’s degree and MPhil in Sanskrit, and nearly completing a PhD—Gupta’s early years reveal a lesser-known but deeply impressive side of her…

International students turning away from US PhD programmes: How it’s hitting Silicon Valley’s academic core – Times of India

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Picture credit: Google Gemini It is not shown with the protests in the streets or ticking headlines. All of it begins with a quiet decision made behind the embellished veils, when brilliant minds from across the globe turn away from the United States while searching for doctoral opportunities. It is witnessed when they close application…

Puducherry CM demands 25% quota for locals in all Central University courses, cites 2013-14 academic council decision – Times of India

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PUDUCHERRY: Chief Minister N Rangasamy called on Vice President Jagdeep Dhankhar here on Sunday and submitted a memorandum to him seeking a 25 per cent quota of seats in all the courses available in the Central University in Puducherry for the natives of the Union Territory.Rangasamy was accompanied by Assembly Speaker R Selvam during his…