Tennessee hits a breaking point as $150 million voucher plan sparks constitutional showdown

FILE – Gov. Bill Lee speaks about the blast at Accurate Energetic Systems during a news conference, Sunday, Oct. 12, 2025, in McEwen, Tenn. (AP Photo/George Walker IV, file) Tennessee’s newest education experiment, a sweeping statewide school voucher programme carrying a $150 million price tag, has triggered a legal confrontation that cuts to the heart…

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Columbia considers 20% expansion in undergraduate admission intake: University weighs capacity and funding pressures

Columbia University is contemplating a major boost in its undergraduate enrollment numbers, with plans to potentially raise the intake for Columbia College and SEAS by 20%. This initiative, motivated by economic challenges and a drop in international applicants, emerges after welcoming its largest first-year cohort in history. Columbia University is considering a significant expansion of…

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NEET PG counselling 2025 round 1 provisional seat allotment released: Direct link to check result here

NEET PG 2025 Round 1 provisional seat allotment results are out on the MCC website. Candidates can check their allocated college and course, with a deadline of November 22 for reporting discrepancies. Reporting for successful candidates begins November 23. Seat matrix for Deemed and DNB institutions has been revised. The Medical Counselling Committee (MCC) has…

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Bihar board exams 2026: Dummy admit cards for class 10, 12 released, correction window open till this date at intermediate.biharboardonline.com

Bihar Board has released dummy admit cards for Class 10 and 12 exams, with a correction window closing November 27, 2025. Students must meticulously verify personal details, subjects, and exam center information. Schools will handle correction requests via official portals. Promptly reporting any errors is crucial for accurate final admit cards and records. The Bihar…

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STEM extension block? What to do if your employer hesitates to file Form I-983

For international graduates seeking a STEM OPT extension, it’s crucial that employers submit Form I-983, a training plan that outlines necessary training, not a sponsorship request. Many employers may be hesitant due to misunderstandings about this form. To facilitate the process, students can proactively clarify the requirements, offer to help draft the plan, and engage…

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Flying back to the US after winter break? Documents students must carry to avoid secondary inspection

Avoid Secondary Inspection: Essential Documents for International Students Re-Entering the US. (AI generated image) International students returning to the United States following winter break must ensure they carry proper documentation to avoid delays at customs. US Customs and Border Protection officers conduct inspections at all ports of entry, and missing even a single document can…

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Explained: Why Lawrence Summers is stepping down from his teaching role at Harvard

Lawrence Summers pauses Harvard role amid Epstein investigation Lawrence H. Summers, the former president of Harvard University and a prominent economist, has decided to step back from his teaching duties while the university investigates his longstanding ties to the disgraced financier Jeffrey Epstein, a spokesman for Summers said, reports the New York Times. Summers will…

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US schools may face significant challenges as the Trump administration begins dismantling the Education Department

The Trump administration has set in motion a plan to redistribute much of the work of the United States Department of Education across four other federal departments. Officials present it as a solution to lagging academic performance, a step towards reducing federal oversight and giving states more control over schooling. But for many state and…

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