How back to school has changed in today’s America – The Times of India

How back to school has changed in today’s America – The Times of India

For over a century, the phrase “back to school” evoked an almost sacred ritual: The familiar march of students returning to classrooms after summer’s pause, their satchels brimming with new notebooks, their footsteps echoing through corridors lined with chalkboards and lockers. It was a rhythm that governed communities, economies, and family life, a temporal anchor…

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Teachers cross 1 cr mark even as school enrolment falls to 7-year low | India News – The Times of India

Teachers cross 1 cr mark even as school enrolment falls to 7-year low | India News – The Times of India

New Delhi: India has, for the first time, crossed the milestone of having more than one crore school teachers in a single academic year. This happened in 2024–25, even as the number of children enrolled in schools fell to its lowest in seven years.According to the Ministry of Education’s Unified District Information System for Education…

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India’s school teachers surpass one crore for the first time: Is it enough to bridge learning gaps? – The Times of India

India’s school teachers surpass one crore for the first time: Is it enough to bridge learning gaps? – The Times of India

We have often imagined Indian classrooms bustling with forty children and just one teacher. In contrast, research shows students thrive in smaller classes, with attentive teachers and functional labs. These opposing realities capture the paradox of India’s education system today. For the first time, the country has crossed a historic milestone: over one crore school…

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Gunfire erupts at Minneapolis Catholic School in first week of classes; Governor calls violence ‘horrific’ – The Times of India

Gunfire erupts at Minneapolis Catholic School in first week of classes; Governor calls violence ‘horrific’ – The Times of India

A Minneapolis Catholic school turned into the scene of fear and chaos Wednesday morning when gunfire broke out during the first week of classes, prompting a rapid, multi-agency law enforcement response and urgent evacuations of children.Authorities confirmed that the shooting occurred at Annunciation School, a pre-kindergarten through eighth-grade institution housed within Annunciation Church. The Minneapolis…

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ICE says ‘Not Today’ to DC school raids on first day of classes: But can students learn under the shadow of tomorrow’s fear? – Times of India

ICE says ‘Not Today’ to DC school raids on first day of classes: But can students learn under the shadow of tomorrow’s fear? – Times of India

In most American cities, the first day of school is a pageant of backpacks, sharpened pencils, and the excited chatter of children. But in Washington, DC, today, that ritual comes with a caveat written in federal ink as the school year kicks off across DC today, August 25. Acting ICE Director Todd Lyons told NBC…

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Federal court rules Montana students with disabilities can stay in school until age 22: How families can benefit – Times of India

Federal court rules Montana students with disabilities can stay in school until age 22: How families can benefit – Times of India

In a landmark decision, a federal district court has approved a settlement allowing Montana students with disabilities to remain in public education until the age of 22. As reported by the Associated Press, the ruling is expected to transform access to education for students with individualised education programs (IEPs), aligning Montana with most US states….

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Texas court blocks law requiring Ten Commandments in public school classrooms – Times of India

Texas court blocks law requiring Ten Commandments in public school classrooms – Times of India

FILE – A granite Ten Commandments monument stands on the ground of the Texas Capitol, Thursday, May 29, 2025, in Austin, Texas. (AP Photo/Eric Gay) Texas’s bid to require the Ten Commandments in every public school classroom has collided with constitutional resistance. In a meticulously reasoned and pointedly critical opinion, US District Judge Fred Biery…

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Five Virginia school districts placed on high-risk status: Here’s why the US Education Department is taking unprecedented action – Times of India

Five Virginia school districts placed on high-risk status: Here’s why the US Education Department is taking unprecedented action – Times of India

US Education Department restricts federal funds to Virginia schools over Title IX violations The US Department of Education has placed five Northern Virginia school districts on high-risk status and moved them to reimbursement-only payment for federal funds, following their refusal to comply with Title IX requirements. Alexandria City Public Schools, Arlington Public Schools, Fairfax County…

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