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Pro-Palestinian students, faculty sue University of California, Los Angeles: Here’s why – The Times of India

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Over the past few weeks, the US education sector has witnessed significant developments. In a recent update, a group of pro-Palestinian students, faculty members, legal observers, journalists, and activists filed a lawsuit on Thursday against the University of California, Los Angeles (UCLA), over its handling of last year’s anti-Israel, pro-Palestinian demonstrations. The lawsuit, filed in…

Columbia University makes several policy changes in dispute over $400 million federal funding – The Times of India

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For the past two weeks, Columbia University has been in the news. In a recent development, the university has introduced a series of new policies, including restrictions on demonstrations, revised disciplinary procedures, and an immediate review of its Middle East curriculum—moves that appear to be significant concessions, as reported by CNN.This decision follows the Trump…

Federal policy shifts put Virginia public schools in uncertain territory – The Times of India

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Since taking office, Donald Trump’s administration has introduced several major decisions in the education sector, resulting in significant changes to the system. Many states are bracing for the impact of sweeping federal budget cuts affecting both schools and colleges, and Virginia is no exception.Parents, educators, and school officials in Virginia are increasingly concerned about the…

Justice Department Investigates Whether Columbia University Hid Students Sought by the US – The Times of India

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Columbia University has been making headlines since last week. In a recent development, the US Justice Department is investigating whether the university harbored “illegal aliens” on its campus, according to a senior official on Friday. The Trump administration has intensified efforts to deport foreign nationals who participated in pro-Palestinian demonstrations at US universities last year,…

Columbia University takes disciplinary action against pro-Palestinian protesters for campus occupation – The Times of India

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FILE (Dave Sanders/The New York Times) Columbia University has been at the center of controversy over the past week, following its announcement of disciplinary actions against students who occupied a campus building during pro-Palestinian protests last spring. According to Reuters, the university has imposed a range of punishments, including multi-year suspensions, temporary degree revocations, and…

University of Washington to pay $4M settlement to students in COVID-19 tuition lawsuit – The Times of India

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The University of Washington has agreed to a $4 million settlement after being sued by students who claimed they were unfairly charged for in-person education they never received during the COVID-19 pandemic. A King County judge granted preliminary approval of the agreement, with final approval expected in July, according to The Seattle Times.The lawsuit arose…

Indiana University under investigation for antisemitism response: Here’s why – The Times of India

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Indiana University Bloomington could be at risk of losing federal funding over its response to antisemitism on campus, the Department of Education stated, as reported by the Herald Times. Recently, the Trump administration announced the immediate withdrawal of $400 million in federal funding from Columbia University, citing its failure to combat antisemitism on campus. A…

Trump administration pulls $400 million from Columbia University as it failed to protect Jewish students – The Times of India

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The Trump administration has announced an immediate withdrawal of $400 million in federal funding from Columbia University, citing its failure to combat antisemitism on campus. According to a statement issued by four federal agencies, the funding cut was due to Columbia’s “continued inaction in the face of persistent harassment of Jewish students,” as reported by…

Federal Judge Upholds Trump-Era Policy on Immigration Arrests at Schools – The Times of India

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On Friday, a federal judge ruled that immigration authorities are not required to reinstate a Biden-era policy limiting arrests at schools, following a legal challenge from Denver officials against new Trump administration policies, as reported by the Associated Press.US District Judge Daniel Domenico stated that Denver Public Schools failed to demonstrate that a decline in…

Spring snowstorm triggers school closures in Minnesota – The Times of India

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(AP Photo/Matt Rourke) (representative image) Late Tuesday night and early Wednesday morning, Minnesota and Western Wisconsin experienced a spring snowstorm, leading to school closures and delays, as reported by CBS News. The storm, which began with rain in the afternoon, transitioned into heavy snowfall as temperatures dropped, disrupting travel, daily routines, and causing hazardous road…