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/Bangladesh students are demanding changes in education policies, including the cancellation of a controversial appointment, abolition of open-age admission for engineering courses, and legal requirements for diploma engineers in certain positions. They also want to establish a separate Ministry of Technical and Higher Education, create a Technical Education Reform Commission, and set up a high-quality technical university. After a meeting with government officials, the students have decided to intensify their protests over unsatisfactory responses to their demands.
https://www.tbsnews.net/bangladesh/wearing-shrouds-polytechnic-students-bring-out-procession-dhaka-over-6-demands-1119086Dan Goldhaber, an education researcher at the University of Washington, criticizes the administration's war on educational assessment, highlighting the irony that despite investing billions in the Department of Education, achievement has declined. This criticism is based on data from the National Assessment of Educational Progress (NAEP) collection effort.
https://www.rawstory.com/irony-expert-warns-trump-is-shooting-self-in-foot-with-war-on-data/The Central Board of Secondary Education (CBSE) has released the admit cards for Junior Assistant and Superintendent positions. The admit cards are available on the official CBSE website, as well as through alternative methods such as SMS and DigiLocker. Students can access their results by sending a text message to 7738299899 with specific details or by activating their DigiLocker accounts and following the provided steps.
https://www.ndtv.com/education/cbse-results-2025-expected-soon-heres-how-to-check-your-scores-8195115#pfrom=home-ndtv_mainnavigationThe article emphasizes the importance of organizations embracing AI to revolutionize Learning and Development (L&D). Companies should foster cross-functional collaboration by sharing AI use cases, hosting hackathons, and creating mentor programs. The future of L&D will involve personalized learning paths, AI-powered virtual coaches, predictive skill gap analysis, and immersive AI-driven training experiences through virtual reality and augmented reality. Businesses that invest in AI training today will be leaders in the AI-driven workplace, rather than just survivors.
https://www.techradar.com/pro/ai-in-the-workplace-why-upskilling-not-fear-is-the-key-to-ai-collaborationA LinkedIn discussion highlights concerns over keyword stuffing, a practice where websites overly emphasize specific terms to manipulate search engine rankings. Google's algorithm has become more advanced, making such tactics less effective. Experts like Neil Patel and others argue that relying on keywords can lead to low-quality content and negatively impact user experience. Some users share their experiences with sites that prioritize keywords over substance, citing difficulties in finding valuable information.
https://www.searchenginejournal.com/google-says-llms-txt-comparable-to-keywords-meta-tag/544804/Kentucky's regional comprehensive universities and community colleges have been given a cap on tuition and fee increases, with a maximum allowed increase of $630 over two years for in-state students and $9 per credit hour for community college students. The average system-wide increase would be 5.7% over the next two years if institutions raise rates to the maximum allowed. New academic programs have been approved at several universities, including Master's degrees in engineering, criminal justice, social work, and dental hygiene, as well as a Bachelor of Science in user experience.
https://www.lanereport.com/180719/2025/04/ky-cpe-oks-new-programs-caps-on-tuition-fees-at-public-schools/The Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Rural Economic Transformation Project (KP-RETP) has signed a memorandum of understanding with the Technical Education & Vocational Training Authority (TEVTA) and the University of Engineering and Technology (UET) to foster economic growth and empower youth in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa. The IFAD-funded programme aims to train 60,000 youth in vocational, technical, and entrepreneurial skills across five thematic areas. Special Assistant Abdul Karim Tordher commended the initiative, highlighting its potential to equip young people with modern-day skills, secure stable employment, and contribute to key industries' growth.
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