Miami Country Day School's Spartans Around online program is celebrating its 10th year of success, offering a flexible college-preparatory education to students globally. The program, designed for Grades 6-12, provides personalized learning paths, advanced coursework, and one-on-one academic support. With a growing demand for online learning, MCDS positions itself as a leader in the market, which is projected to reach $96.2 billion by 2026. Spartans Around attracts students from diverse backgrounds, including those with competitive athletes, aspiring performers, young entrepreneurs, and globally mobile families. The program's mission aligns with Miami Country Day School's core values of empowering every student, every day, everywhere.
https://www.prnewswire.com/news-releases/miami-country-day-schools-spartans-around-online-program-marks-10-years-of-empowering-flexible-global-learning-302440313.htmlRomanians in the UK are increasingly accessing student loans, with a significant increase from 5,000 to 84,000 over the past decade. This represents 15% of Romanians in the UK who are currently benefiting from these loans. The surge was linked to the Oxford Business College (OBC) scandal, which saw the British government withdraw funding for new students following an investigation into recruitment practices and student attendance monitoring.
https://www.romania-insider.com/daily-mail-romanian-students-uk-april-2025President Donald Trump has taken significant steps to dismantle diversity, equity, and inclusion programs within the federal government during his first 100 days in office. On his first day, he signed an executive order rescinding 78 Biden-era executive actions, effectively eliminating all DEI programs from the federal government. The following day, Trump directed the Office of Personnel Management to notify agency and department heads to close all DEI offices.
https://krcgtv.com/news/nation-world/trump-takes-significant-steps-towards-dismantling-dei-programs-in-first-100-days-diversity-equity-and-inclusion-programs-federal-government#The US public schools face a deadline to remove Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) policies or risk losing federal funding. President Trump's actions suggest he is still influencing education policy, despite previous calls to dismantle the Department of Education. The move comes as the future of educational standards and funding hangs in the balance.
https://www.scrippsnews.com/us-news/education/how-trumps-education-reform-efforts-may-impact-your-childs-schoolThe University of Pennsylvania (UPenn) has agreed to a resolution with the Education Department, requiring it to issue a statement committing to comply with Title IX in all athletic programs. As part of the agreement, UPenn must restore its athletic records, titles, and awards that were awarded to male athletes competing in female categories, and apologize to the female athletes whose individual recognitions are being restored.
https://nypost.com/2025/04/28/us-news/trump-admin-finds-upenn-violated-title-ix-by-letting-trans-athletes-compete-in-womens-sports/The Assam Higher Secondary Education Council (AHSEC) conducted exams for over 2.7 lakh students between February and March 2025. To check the results, students can visit official websites such as ahsec.assam.gov.in or sebaonline.org and follow these steps: enter roll number, registration number, and session to access their mark sheet. The result will display student's name, stream, subject-wise marks, total marks, qualifying status, and division secured. Students who are unsatisfied with their marks can apply for re-evaluation of answer sheets, while 88.64% of students successfully cleared the exam in 2024, with 242,794 passing out of 273,908 applicants.
https://www.ndtv.com/education/assam-board-class-12-result-2025-to-be-declared-tomorrow-8285408#pfrom=home-ndtv_mainnavigationThe British School of Bucharest's nurturing environment is designed to foster creativity, growth, and social development in young students. This approach allows parents to gain insight into the school's early learning methods, which prioritize a child-centered approach that encourages exploration and discovery. By observing this firsthand, parents can see how the school supports children's cognitive, emotional, and physical development, providing a well-rounded education from an early age.
https://www.romania-insider.com/british-school-bucharest-early-years-explorersThe Delhi Cabinet has approved a draft bill to regulate fees in 1,677 private and government schools in India. The move aims to ensure transparency and fairness in fee structures across the country's educational institutions. The bill is expected to be implemented soon, with the goal of providing affordable education to students from all backgrounds.
https://www.livemint.com/news/india/delhi-cabinet-approves-draft-bill-to-regulate-fees-in-1-677-private-government-schools-11745920588648.htmlDeema Al-‘Alami warned that the rise of AI could exacerbate "digital poverty" by further marginalizing students without access to basic infrastructure. Panellists, including Mariam Al Sharaf, advocated for alternative educational models prioritizing critical thinking, creativity, and collaboration over rote learning. They emphasized the need for a shift from control to creativity in education, allowing students to express themselves beyond textbooks, and stronger partnerships between families, schools, governments, and civil society to support every child's creative potential.
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