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US Education Department releases $1.3 billion for after-school programs after legal and political pressure – Times of India

The US Department of Education has announced the release of $1.3 billion in federal funding earmarked for after-school and summer programs, bringing partial relief to school districts and nonprofit organisations across the country. The decision follows mounting political pressure from Republican lawmakers and a legal challenge launched by more than 20 states against the Trump…

Pennsylvania Education Department raises income limits for school meal programs: Here’s what it means for students and families – Times of India

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Pennsylvania Education Department raises income limits for school meal programs More students across Pennsylvania will now have access to free or reduced-price school meals, as the Pennsylvania Department of Education (PDE) has raised income eligibility limits for the 2025–26 academic year. The update is part of the state’s ongoing effort to ensure all students have…

Trump bans undocumented immigrant children from federal preschool aid and health programs: How a decades-old policy was quietly overturned – Times of India

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The Trump administration has escalated its efforts to restrict access to public services by barring undocumented families from a wide range of federal aid programs. In a move that education and health advocates are calling deeply punitive, undocumented children will no longer be allowed to enroll in Head Start, a foundational preschool program that has…

10 US colleges beyond the Ivy Leagues that offer great computer science programs – Times of India

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The United States is home to some of the world’s best computer science (CS) programs, but not all of them come with Ivy League price tags or admission hurdles. While MIT, Stanford, and Harvard dominate rankings, there are plenty of popular, industry-aligned colleges across the US that offer strong CS programs, outstanding job placement, and…

8 master’s programs that welcome students from any undergraduate discipline – Times of India

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8 master’s programs that welcome students from any undergraduate discipline Not everyone picks the “right” undergraduate major—and that’s perfectly okay. In today’s flexible academic landscape, students are no longer confined by their first degree. Whether you studied literature, physics, or sociology, there are graduate programs that welcome applicants from diverse academic backgrounds. These programs focus…

Trump-era cuts and delays jeopardize future of US Head Start preschool programs – Times of India

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What began as a promise of equal opportunity for America’s poorest children is now teetering on the edge of crisis. The federally funded Head Start preschool program, once hailed as a cornerstone of early childhood education for low-income families, is grappling with severe funding disruptions, bureaucratic inertia, and policy rollbacks driven by a cost-cutting push…

US cuts grants for crime victims, police mental health programs

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The US Justice Department has canceled hundreds of ongoing grants that funded everything from mental healthcare for police officers to support programs for victims of crime and sexual assault, according to internal records and four people familiar with the matter. At least 365 grants from the Office of Justice Programs, the department’s largest grant-making arm,…

Top 4 tech skilling programs to help undergraduates become job-ready in India – The Times of India

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How AICTE, IBM, TCS and NIIT are upskilling students before they graduate India sees over 1 crore students graduating every year. However, employability remains a major concern. According to the 2025 Mercer-Mettl Employability Report, only 42.6% of Indian graduates are deemed employable—a noticeable drop from 44.3% in 2023. This decline reflects a widening gap between…

White House Plan Calls for NOAA Research Programs to Be Dismantled

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Trump administration officials are recommending the elimination of the scientific research division at the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration, according to internal documents obtained by The New York Times and several people with knowledge of the situation. The proposal from the Office of Management and Budget would abolish the Oceanic and Atmospheric Research office at…

Video: The Public School Programs Trump Has Threatened

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The Trump administration has a new directive for U.S. public schools: Cut D.E.I. programs or face federal funding cuts. Dana Goldstein, who covers education for The New York Times, describes what programs might be targeted by the directive, which is already being challenged in court. Source link