Indonesia's House of Representatives member My Esti Wijayati has called for a reassessment of the Smart Indonesia Card (KIP) distribution for Higher Education, particularly in underdeveloped regions. According to her, only half of KIP applicants have been deemed eligible, and she is urging patience from institutions and the public as valid data on quota allocation is awaited. Wijayati's Commission X has documented institutions with limited KIP allocations and plans to adjust distribution based on accurate data, expressing concern that other regions may receive no KIP for Higher Education at all.
https://en.antaranews.com/news/351197/review-smart-indonesia-card-distribution-in-3t-areas-dpr?utm_source=antaranews&utm_medium=desktop&utm_campaign=popular_rightA degree from education does not guarantee political literacy, as seen in the contradictions found within various professional fields, such as law and medicine, where individuals with advanced degrees may hold misguided views on politics.
https://www.manilatimes.net/2025/04/10/opinion/columns/beyond-degrees-the-urgent-need-for-political-literacy/2089565Kaleidoscope Preschool is developing an arts-integrated curriculum, funded by the Marrazzo Family Foundation, to be shared with educators in the School District of Philadelphia and beyond by September 2025. The program aims to address challenging behaviors, boost self-esteem, and promote success through research-backed methods.
https://whyy.org/articles/philadelphia-researchers-arts-education-settlement/Missouri lawmakers are debating a bill that would allow schools to seek accreditation from national organizations instead of state standards, potentially reducing the state's control over public education. Senator Carter supports the idea, while Senator Trent is opposed, fearing it would lead to a loss of authority over government schools. The bill has sparked debate, with some lawmakers like Senator Mike Henderson expressing concerns about the accuracy of standardized tests, citing his 12-year-old grandson's experience with the Missouri Assessment Program.
https://stltoday.com/news/local/government-politics/article_aee04e62-a151-4401-9392-7d2a5e85fc87.htmlPennsylvania's Department of Education has confirmed it adheres to laws ensuring equal access for all persons, unlike neighboring New York which refused to comply with the Trump administration's directive. In contrast, Indiana will collect forms from schools and districts certifying they do not use or promote DEI programs as required by the U.S. DOE.
https://www.chalkbeat.org/philadelphia/2025/04/09/pennsylvania-not-ordering-schools-to-eiliminate-dei-per-trump-order/The White House has confirmed a funding pause for several universities, including Cornell and Northwestern, without providing details on the affected grants or what triggered the move. This decision comes as part of the Trump administration's efforts to influence campus policy through grant funding, which has led to cuts at institutions like Columbia University. The Education Department had previously warned over 60 universities, including Cornell and Northwestern, about potential enforcement actions if they fail to protect Jewish students on campus. The Trump administration threatened to cut off federal funds for universities that allow alleged antisemitism to go unchecked during protests, a characterization disputed by the universities.
https://www.boston25news.com/news/politics/trump-administration/AR24B523ZFA3PEZV2OXOILBYLY/The Trump administration has paused grants and contracts with Cornell University and Northwestern University due to allegations of discrimination on their campuses. The move is part of Title IV of the Civil Rights Act, which prohibits institutions from receiving federal funding if they participate in or enable such discrimination. This decision comes after Columbia University had its $400 million in federal funding pulled last year over its handling of protests.
https://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-14586295/Trump-Northwestern-Cornell-funding-freeze-antisemitism.htmlPresident Donald Trump has suspended federal funding for nearly every Ivy League university, except Penn and Dartmouth, due to investigations into anti-Israel protests on their campuses since October 2023. Brown University had over $1 billion in federal funding at risk after the Trump administration paused it following its response to antisemitism. Columbia University lost $400 million in federal funding after failing to make Jewish students feel safe on campus, and Harvard's nearly $9 billion in federal grants and contracts are under review by a federal antisemitism task force amid an investigation into campus antisemitism. Princeton University has also had dozens of research grants halted.
https://www.foxnews.com/us/trump-admin-pauses-1b-from-cornell-790m-from-northwestern-amid-civil-rights-investigationThe Trump administration has paused grants and contracts to several top US universities, including those affiliated with Ivy League schools, due to concerns over non-compliance with anti-discrimination laws. The move is part of a broader effort by the administration to cut funding from institutions that do not adhere to federal regulations.
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