Student loan interest under SAVE plan to resume August 1 onwards. From August 1, interest will start accruing again on federal student loans under the SAVE repayment plan, affecting more than 7.7 million borrowers across the United States. The move comes after nearly a year-long pause in interest, prompted by legal challenges and policy uncertainty…
The US Department of Education has officially encouraged schools to adopt artificial intelligence (AI) tools in classrooms, releasing detailed guidance this week on how existing federal grants can support AI integration. The move signals a significant policy shift toward digitizing education through personalized learning tools, high-impact tutoring systems, and AI-enabled career counseling platforms.Alongside the guidance,…
Amid a federal overhaul of student loan plans, many borrowers have been left wondering what it means for their hopes of loan forgiveness. In particular, those who are enrolled in a repayment plan known as income-based repayment, or IBR, have wondered if forgiveness will still be available to them. A recent update from the Education…
The Trump administration has given Harvard University 30 days to provide evidence justifying its enrolment of international students. This follows a previous threat to bar Harvard from enrolling international students. The matter is currently in the Boston court, with Harvard seeking an extension. Experts suggest this could be the beginning of similar actions against other…
Education Secretary Linda McMahon under scrutiny over Trump administration’s diversity crackdown in schools. (AP Photo/Ben Curtis) The Trump administration has escalated its efforts to reshape US public education by threatening to withhold federal funding from schools that continue to support diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) programs. On Thursday, March 31, 2025, the Education Department warned…
The Trump administration has been resolute in its bid to axe the Department of Education since taking office. At times labeling it a “con job” and at others holding it accountable for the dwindling academic standards—even in innovation hubs like Silicon Valley—Trump has repeatedly signaled his intent to dismantle the department. With the recent decision…
The battle over federal education funding has reached a boiling point as Democratic lawmakers press the Department of Justice (DOJ) for answers regarding nearly $900 million in recently terminated contracts tied to the Institute of Education Sciences (IES). These cuts—including $350 million slashed from federal equity-assistance centers and regional education laboratories—have sparked outrage among legislators,…
In a drastic move to shrink the federal workforce, thousands of government employees have been handed layoff notices, igniting widespread confusion and frustration. Among the hardest hit are special educators, veterans, and medical researchers, many of whom had dedicated their careers to public service. According to a report by the Associated Press, the Department of…
Elon Musk’s DOGE takes over Education Department like it’s their new game of thrones Elon Musk‘s venture into government efficiency has taken a curious turn, with his secretive task force, DOGE (Department of Government Efficiency), making waves at the US Department of Education. But instead of the usual subtlety you’d expect from a governmental project,…
NEW DELHI: Schools in Delhi have been ordered to identify illegal Bangladeshi migrant children and mandated that birth certificates not be issued to such individuals. The MCD instructed all zones to take necessary steps to remove encroachments made by illegal Bangladeshi migrants. These directives were discussed during a virtual meeting chaired by the principal secretary…