Education NewsFeed

April 29, 2025

Kazakhstan Delegation Visits NUTECH in Islamabad

A high-level delegation from Kazakhstan, comprising 25 rectors and officials, visited National University of Technology (NUTECH) in Islamabad to promote educational ties with Pakistan. The event, organized by the Higher Education Commission (HEC), featured stalls on educational programs, scholarships, and cooperation from Kazakhstani universities. HEC Chairman Dr. Mukhtar Ahmed attended as chief guest, emphasizing the need for strong educational bonds between Pakistan and Kazakhstan. The "Study in Kazakhstan" fair provided a platform for students to explore higher education opportunities in Kazakhstan, laying the groundwork for future partnerships between the two countries' higher education institutions.

https://www.thenews.com.pk/print/1306245-pak-kazakh-educational-fair-held

April 29, 2025

Kynsi Brings Comfort to UCLA Classrooms Daily

A therapy dog named Kynsi, a mix of a Black Lab and Golden Retriever, has been trained to assist students with special needs in classrooms. The initiative aims to provide emotional support and comfort to these students, helping them feel more at ease during lessons. Kynsi's training is part of a program designed by the University of California, Los Angeles (UCLA), in collaboration with the Los Angeles Unified School District.

https://www.cbs8.com/video/news/local/first-guide-dog-trained-for-classroom-helps-students-with-special-needs/509-f6163dc3-b3fa-4f10-8618-b11aa7599eb5

April 29, 2025

Miami Country Day School Celebrates 10-Year Online Milestone

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.html

April 29, 2025

Romanians Flock to UK Student Loans Amid Scandal

Romanians 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-2025

April 29, 2025

Trump Dismantles Federal Diversity Programs in First Days

President 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

April 29, 2025

Trump Threatens Schools Over DEI Policies Nationwide

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-school

April 29, 2025

UPenn Restores Titles to Female Athletes' Names

The 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/

April 29, 2025

AHSEC Releases Exam Results Online Now

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_mainnavigation

April 29, 2025

British School of Bucharest Fosters Young Minds

The 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-explorers