Colorado's state legislature allocated $2 million to study education funding, with the goal of improving the state's education system. The study aims to provide a more accurate picture of how Colorado's education budget is being spent and identify areas for improvement.
https://www.chalkbeat.org/colorado/2025/04/17/colorado-senate-passes-resolution-for-increasing-education-funding/Khan Academy Pakistan has partnered with Akhuwat, a leading nonprofit education network, to pilot its AI-powered teaching assistant, Khanmigo, at Akhuwat's schools. The partnership was signed by Dr Amjad Saqib and Zeeshan Hasan, with the goal of using AI to support teachers and improve learning outcomes in classrooms across Pakistan.
https://www.thenews.com.pk/print/category/lahore?postDate=2025-04-17The US Supreme Court is set to rule on whether parents have the right to opt their children out of lessons on gender and LGBTQ+ issues in schools, following a policy implemented by Montgomery County, Maryland's school board in 2023.
https://www.chalkbeat.org/2025/04/18/supreme-court-weighs-parents-rights-to-opt-out-of-lgbtq-school-curriculum/The US government's actions against international students in the country have sparked controversy, with many arguing that they are being unfairly targeted and terrorized by the Trump administration. The American Civil Liberties Union (ACLU) has filed a lawsuit on behalf of these students, demanding their legal status be reinstated as they were not involved in any crime or immigration law violation. The lawsuit claims the administration's actions aim to sow chaos and fear among international students who contribute significantly to US academia and economy through their spending.
https://www.firstpost.com/world/aim-is-to-sow-chaos-and-fear-indian-student-sues-trump-administration-over-deportation-threat-13880585.htmlA new book titled "The Moving of Mountains" by Adhirath Sethi, chronicles his 25-year journey to enhance education in India, highlighting how science was introduced to remote areas and created spaces for underprivileged children to explore, question, and create.
https://www.deccanchronicle.com/lifestyle/booksart/taking-the-plunge-1873373Cloudforce, a Maryland-based company, has launched nebulaONE, an AI platform aimed at revolutionizing higher education. Microsoft collaborated with Cloudforce to create an eBook highlighting nebulaONE's potential, showcasing its successful implementation at UCLA's Anderson School of Management and other prominent institutions in the US and UK.
https://www.prnewswire.com/news-releases/cloudforce-launches-nebulaone-on-microsoft-azure-the-leading-ai-gateway-for-higher-education-302430687.htmlCoppinger, a parent, filed an administrative court case against the Newington school district over its handling of her son's special education records. The hearing officer ruled in favor of the school district, stating that her son was able to succeed academically after high school and therefore the district had no jurisdiction to enforce state law requiring compliance with federal regulations on special education records. Coppinger disputes this ruling, maintaining a pending federal civil complaint against the Department of Education.
https://www.nbcconnecticut.com/news/local/a-mothers-long-fight-to-get-special-ed-services-for-her-son-in-newington-public-schools/3545114/Delhi Public School Dwarka has been pulled up by the Delhi High Court for treating students with "indignity" after confining them in a library due to non-payment of fees. The court examined an inspection report of an eight-member committee, which flagged several discriminatory practices against students amid the fee hike row.
https://www.news18.com/india/deserves-to-shut-down-delhi-hc-pulls-up-school-for-locking-students-in-library-over-non-payment-of-fee-ws-l-9302050.htmlA UAE educator is offering a Dh10,000 early bird discount for university students who register before May 31 for the September intake. The offer is part of Expo City Dubai's education section, where some graduates are awaiting school results and exploring university options.
https://www.khaleejtimes.com/uae/education/kt-uniexpo-some-uae-educators-offer-dh10000-early-bird-discount?utm_source=most-popular-uae