The Trump administration is reevaluating funding for top US universities like Columbia and Harvard, accusing them of prioritizing diversity programs over curbing pro-Palestinian protests. This move has raised concerns that funding may become contingent on ideology. The administration's actions follow years of criticism about critical race theory in education and have led to executive orders directing schools and the Smithsonian Institution to revise their historical depictions. As a result, research on vaccines and climate change may face cuts, while even non-controversial grants are at risk due to the Department of Government Efficiency's cost-cutting measures, which are eliminating grant programs at the National Endowment for the Humanities.
https://channelnewsasia.com/commentary/us-revoke-student-visa-trump-palestine-protest-university-exchange-programme-5054331The UK's Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office has committed to launching an investment vehicle to raise $60 million by 2026 through its AT2030 program. UNICEF aims to allocate 10% of its annual budget for children with disabilities by 2030, expanding data collection and inclusive education in 50 countries. The International Disability Alliance pledged to strengthen outpatient departments in over 100 countries, launching leadership programs for 80 young people with disabilities, and partnering with the UN Global Disability Fund to implement the Convention on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities in 50 countries.
https://en.tempo.co/read/1995196/2025-global-disability-summit-800-commitments-made-to-improve-disability-accessibilityIn the Czech Republic, a significant gap exists between native-born and foreign students in ninth grade, with nearly all Czech students expected to make the transition but many foreign-born students facing unequal access to test prep, language barriers, and lack of systemic support. According to META's statistics, 8,542 refugees from Ukraine are among the total 20,809 foreign students, yet only 3,708 participate in language preparation, leaving them with limited choices that don't reflect their true interests or potential.
https://www.expats.cz/czech-news/article/entrance-exam-season-begins-friday-but-foreign-students-face-unequal-playing-fieldUtah politicians, including Cox and Burgess Owens, are likely to support a congressional bill that would transfer the Department of Education's (DOE) responsibilities to the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS), simplifying financial management for schools. However, local education leaders, such as Utah State Board of Education member Carol Barlow Lear, are concerned about the potential demise of the DOE, citing concerns over state management of education funds and the impact on programs like Title I and Special Education.
https://www.deseret.com/utah/2025/04/10/republican-senators-sponsor-bill-to-eliminate-education-department/The Office of Superintendent of Public Instruction has approved statewide equivalencies for six natural resources and conservation frameworks developed by the Olympia-based nonprofit Pacific Education Institute (PEI). These frameworks, which include Forest Management, Restoration Ecology, and Education Through Outdoor Learning, will allow students in any district in Washington to earn credits they need to graduate. The new frameworks provide opportunities for rural schools like Onalaska School District to offer hands-on courses that prepare students for careers in natural resources and conservation. PEI's six-week summer program, Youth Engaged in Sustainable Systems, has already seen success in providing students with skills and industry-recognized credentials. Industry professionals and educators are praising the frameworks for their focus on embedding natural resource science education throughout the K-12 system, which they believe is essential for a sustainable future.
https://www.425business.com/news/washington-career-and-technical-education-framework-impact/article_16703964-f68d-5680-b5b1-17b2c8e341c0.htmlColorado's education commissioner, Susana Córdova, has stated that the state will not comply with the Trump administration's request to certify that its schools have eliminated diversity and equity initiatives (DEI programs), citing a federal law called the Paperwork Reduction Act.
https://www.chalkbeat.org/colorado/2025/04/10/colorado-will-refuse-trump-anti-dei-demand-says-state-schools-chief/Empowered Hosted by Meg Ryan is a Public Television program that shares inspiring stories and educational content, highlighting organizations making a positive impact on their communities, such as the GED Testing Service.
https://www.prnewswire.com/news-releases/ged-testing-service-partners-with-empowered-hosted-by-meg-ryan-for-public-television-and-documentary-302425976.htmlNDTV has launched a special page to support students who appeared in the Assam board exams this year, following a pass percentage of 75.7% in Class 10 for 2024. Anurag Doloi from Pragya Academy Senior Secondary School in Jorhat secured the top spot with an impressive 98.93% marks.
https://www.ndtv.com/education/assam-hslc-class-10-results-likely-this-month-8131214#pfrom=home-ndtv_educationA federal judge has granted a temporary restraining order to restore the F-1 visa status of a Dartmouth College doctoral student, Andrew Kreighbaum, who had his status revoked by the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) without notice. The decision comes after multiple lawsuits were filed by F-1 students over similar issues with their visa statuses being terminated without warning.
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