Indonesia's Southwest Papua province governor Elisa Kambu has announced a free education program for all public and private schools, with a focus on financially disadvantaged institutions. The initiative aims to educate the nation's children, emphasizing the importance of schools in shaping the country's future.
https://en.antaranews.com/news/351557/free-education-in-sw-papua-covers-public-private-schools-governor?utm_source=antaranews&utm_medium=desktop&utm_campaign=top_newsThe Uttar Pradesh Madhyamik Shiksha Parishad (UPMSP) has confirmed that no official date has been announced yet for releasing the results of Class 10th and 12th exams. Once released, students can check their results on various official websites including upmsp.edu.in, upmspresults.up.nic.in, results.gov.in, results.nic.in, and ndtv.com/education/results. To access the results, students need to follow specific steps on these websites, which include entering their roll number and registration number.
https://www.ndtv.com/education/up-board-results-2025-class-10-12-results-not-releasing-on-april-15-confirms-upmsp-8153958#pfrom=home-ndtv_mainnavigationAt least 12 universities have had their student visa cancellations, affecting over 100 students. The affected institutions include Columbia University, Oregon University, Arizona State, the University of Pennsylvania, Northeastern University, Duke University, Central Michigan University, Colorado State University, Kent State University, Minnesota University, North Carolina University, and multiple universities in Massachusetts, Boston, and Nevada.
https://www.gulftoday.ae/opinion/2025/04/13/90000-arab-students-in-us-under-trump-scannerThe Asian School of Business (ASF) organized a colorful Meena Bazaar event in Morgah and Kotha Kalan, attracting visitors from surrounding areas, ARL employees' family members, and twin cities residents. The event, held annually for years, raises funds for the needy and poor, supporting education, health, skill development, income generation, and women's development activities. ASF also established a Zakat and Dowry fund, disbursing significant amounts to widows, orphans, and deserving individuals in the surrounding areas.
https://www.thenews.com.pk/print/1300763-asf-holds-meena-bazaarThe Central Board of Secondary Education (CBSE) will release Class 10 and 12 results in May 2025, with students able to check their results on the official website, results.cbse.nic.in or through the DigiLocker app. In 2024, a total of 22,38,827 students passed out of 22,51,812 who registered for exams, achieving a pass percentage of 93.60%. The CBSE will also host the results online in collaboration with NIC and NeGD, Government of India, and make digital academic documents available through its digital repository Parinam Manjusha at cbse.digitallocker.gov.in.
https://www.ndtv.com/education/cbse-board-result-2025-date-how-to-access-class-10-12-scorecards-on-digilocker-8155139#pfrom=home-ndtv_mainnavigationColorado's Department of Education Commissioner Susana Córdova refused to sign a letter from the U.S. Department of Education certifying that state K-12 school districts are complying with the removal of diversity, equity and inclusion (DEI) practices. The request was made in a letter dated April 3, following threats by the Trump administration to pull federal funding from schools and universities that do not comply with its interpretation of federal law. Colorado was given 10 days to sign and return the notice.
https://www.scrippsnews.com/politics/president-trumps-first-100-days/colorado-department-of-education-will-not-sign-order-showing-compliance-with-trump-dei-orderThe Federal Directorate of Education (FDE) has launched new digital textbooks that will be pre-loaded onto computers in ICT labs and Chrome books being deployed in schools. The textbooks are fully aligned with Pakistan's National Curriculum, offer QR-coded access to lesson plans, and include engaging narratives, practice tasks, and gamified elements to make learning fun for young learners. The curriculum focuses on nurturing critical thinking, creativity, communication, and collaboration skills, while promoting inclusion and reflecting local culture and context. The director general of FDE emphasized the importance of delivering high-quality education, stating that these textbooks are a reflection of their vision to create dynamic and inclusive classrooms that prepare students for the 21st century challenges.
https://www.brecorder.com/news/40357202/fde-launches-new-textbooks-for-grades-1-to-5-for-2025The United States Educational Foundation in Pakistan (USEFP) has denied reports that the Fulbright Programme has been terminated, stating that several US government-funded exchange programmes, including the Fulbright Programme, remain available to Pakistanis. The programme continues to provide generous funding for Master's and PhD courses, as well as a fellowship for Foreign Language Teaching Assistants. Pakistani students currently participating in the Global UGRAD programme will not be affected, according to the foundation.
https://www.geo.tv/latest/599619-usefp-denies-closure-of-fulbright-programme-for-pakistanisIndian Union Minister for Petroleum and Steel, Dharmendra Pradhan, has suggested that the Indian Institutes of Technology (IITs) focus on preparing their students to be job creators rather than just seeking employment. He emphasized the importance of developing a digital library providing access to knowledge resources, including India's ancestral scientific knowledge system, to all students and youth in the country.
https://www.lokmattimes.com/national/iits-should-prepare-students-as-job-creators-rather-than-job-seekers-dharmendra-pradhan/