The Islamabad Model School for Girls has introduced several key interventions to enhance its learning experience, including a mother care centre, well-stocked library, solar panels, smart classrooms with advanced technology, and a computer lab. These initiatives aim to provide better facilities and promote early childhood care, reading, research, sustainability, and digital literacy among students, transforming the school into a modern and inclusive space.
https://www.thenews.com.pk/print/1291892-school-gets-mother-care-centre-library-smart-classroomThe Governor of Jakarta plans to shift focus to the free schools initiative, which will be implemented gradually. The New Student Admission System is approaching and the government aims to establish a Special Committee for the Draft Regional Regulation on Education Implementation at the Jakarta Legislative Council to ensure quality free education in both public and private schools.
https://en.tempo.co/read/1986250/jakarta-to-pilot-40-free-private-schools-this-year-says-city-council-deputy-speakerThe Jefferson City (JC) Schools Foundation awarded grants to teachers at elementary, middle, and high school levels for various projects and equipment, including math, literacy, and reading support, as well as leadership development initiatives. On March 13, surprise presentations were made to each teacher or building principal during a "Surprise Patrol" attended by JC Schools Foundation board members, donors, and district representatives. The foundation relies on donations from individuals, businesses, and corporations to fund its grant programs.
https://krcgtv.com/news/local/jc-schools-foundation-awards-nearly-25000-in-grants-to-17-different-educational-programs#Under a new agreement, certain students from Jefferson County Public Schools in Colorado will automatically be admitted to the Colorado School of Mines starting with the class of 2026. To qualify, they must earn an unweighted grade point average of 3.8 and have a STEM endorsement on their high school diploma.
https://www.chalkbeat.org/colorado/2025/03/13/some-jeffco-students-qualify-for-automatic-admission-to-school-of-mines/Johns Hopkins University has laid off over 2,000 employees following significant cuts in foreign aid funding by the Trump administration. The layoffs are part of a broader restructuring effort at the university, which is one of the world's top research institutions. The move comes as the US government reduces its global development assistance, impacting various organizations and universities that rely on these funds for their operations.
https://www.livemint.com/news/johns-hopkins-university-lays-off-over-2-000-employees-after-trumps-massive-cuts-in-foreign-aid-funding-11741918156152.htmlArtist Kelly Akashi's latest exhibition, "Devil's Claw with Seeds," opened on February 19, coinciding with the 83rd anniversary of Executive Order 9066, which led to the forced internment of Japanese Americans during WWII. The show features sculptures made from Corten steel plinths and laser-cut lace doilies that belonged to Akashi's maternal grandmother, a deliberate subversion of traditional art mediums associated with male artists like Richard Serra. A key work, "Monument (Shelter)," showcases bronze hands cradling a turquoise seed pod on her grandmother's doily, highlighting the impact of ancestral stories on personal experiences.
https://hyperallergic.com/995211/from-the-fires-remains-kelly-akashi-sculpts-possibility/A seminar on creating a harassment-free workplace for women was held at King Edward Medical University (KEMU) in Lahore, where Provincial Ombudsperson Punjab Nabila Hakim Ali was the chief guest. The event was attended by several university officials, including Vice-Chancellor Prof Mahmood Ayaz and Pro Vice Chancellor Prof Muhammad Moin. Senior journalist Wasif Nagi also spoke at the seminar, which aimed to raise awareness about cyber harassment in institutions.
https://www.thenews.com.pk/print/1291273-kemu-hosts-seminar-on-safe-workplace-for-womenA new bill, SB 77, grants the Council on Postsecondary Education (CPE) authority to approve new doctoral programs at comprehensive universities like the University of Kentucky, provided they meet performance criteria. The bill aims to address critical workforce needs in Kentucky by giving institutions more flexibility to expand their academic offerings, including Ph.D., veterinary medicine, and osteopathic programs.
https://www.lanereport.com/179955/2025/03/senate-bill-77-gives-cpe-additional-authority-to-approve-doctoral-programs/Interview Kickstart's Applied GenAI course offers a comprehensive program covering key topics such as deploying large language models and neural networks, to help software engineers and tech managers develop practical AI skills for real-world applications.
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