US Department of Education to reform special needs programs with more access, choice, and new learning models

The US Department of Education is moving toward a significant overhaul of its special needs programs, aiming to offer students with disabilities more personalized options, greater access, and innovative approaches to learning. This shift signals a new era in how special education is delivered across the country, with a focus on flexibility and family empowerment….

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Columbia and Brown to spill admissions data to Trump administration: Why it could be dangerous for students

For all its chest-thumping about “protecting meritocracy,” the Trump administration has quietly engineered something far more consequential than a policy shift: A looming federal admissions surveillance regime—and it has bought the keys to elite university gates with hard cash. Columbia and Brown, two of America’s most storied universities, have just paid their way out of…

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Pennsylvania universities are resorting to layoffs: Here is why

Universities across Pennsylvania are increasingly resorting to layoffs, campus closures, and mergers: a direct result of declining enrollment, stagnant public funding, and rising operational costs.According to a report by the National Center for Education Statistics, enrollment at US institutions of higher education dropped by 15% between 2010 and 2021, placing long-term pressure on college finances….

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A harsh reset for US higher ed? Nebraska’s largest public university plans major cuts and tuition hike

The University of Nebraska-Lincoln (UNL), the state’s flagship public university, is preparing to overhaul its academic and financial model amid growing fiscal pressure. With rising operational costs, limited state funding, and internal deficits, the institution is weighing a mix of tuition hikes and academic program reductions: a move that reflects deeper cracks in the US…

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MHT CET 2025 round 1 seat allotment list for 5-year integrated LLB programme released: Direct link to download here

The Maharashtra State CET Cell has officially released the Round 1 seat allotment result for the 5-year integrated LLB programme under the MHT CET 2025 Centralised Admission Process (CAP). Candidates who registered for the law counselling can now check their allotment status on the official website — llb5cap25.mahacet.org. The final merit list was published earlier…

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“It’s not just expensive. It’s broken.”: American woman calls out US college costs in viral video

American woman calls out US college costs in viral video An American woman living in India has sparked a storm on Instagram, not with outrage or drama, but with cold, uncomfortable math. Kristen Fischer’s now-viral reel lays bare the economic absurdity of US higher education, contrasting it with India’s far more affordable public college system….

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Explained: Why Stanford is shutting down its inclusion office, and what it means for US campuses

Donald Trump (AP) Stanford University (visit.stanford.edu) Stanford University is shutting down its Office for Inclusion, Belonging and Intergroup Communication (IBIC), dismantling what was once touted as a flagship effort to build diversity and campus harmony. The closure, confirmed in internal announcements and reported by The Stanford Daily, is part of a sweeping cost-cutting plan that…

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US visa delays push international students to UK, Asia, and Middle East

Once revered as the global gold standard for higher education, the United States is facing an erosion of its academic influence. As immigration policies under President Donald Trump grow increasingly restrictive, international students, many already accepted by top US institutions, are being pushed to reconsider their American aspirations.From London to Hong Kong and Dubai to…

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UPSC to send recruitment alerts to institutions via email: New step aims to expand outreach and improve applicant numbers

In a move that could help streamline public service hiring and reduce missed opportunities for eligible candidates, the Union Public Service Commission (UPSC) has launched a new email alert system for institutions. Educational and professional bodies across India can now subscribe to receive timely notifications about relevant UPSC recruitment advertisements directly in their inbox.Announced on…

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