Education NewsFeed

March 29, 2025

Maine Schools Must Comply with FERPA Guidelines

The US Education Department has sent guidance to state and local schools requiring them to comply with the Family Educational Rights Privacy Act (FERPA), which mandates that parents be allowed to review their child's education records, including any documents related to a student's "gender identity". The Maine education department declined to comment on a specific proposal, but the US Education Department's statement emphasizes the importance of schools allowing parents access to all relevant education records.

https://www.dailymail.co.uk/sport/othersports/article-14549577/donald-trump-maine-transgender-ban.html

March 29, 2025

MKU Nurses Head to Germany for Healthcare Careers

Mount Kenya University (MKU) has successfully dispatched its third cohort of nursing apprentices to Germany, where they will pursue healthcare careers. The students have undergone training at MKU, learning German and healthcare courses including nursing, before embarking on their journey. Vice-Chancellor Prof. Deogratius Jaganyi and Chairman Dr. Vincent Gaitho flagged off the group at MKU's main campus in Thika.

https://www.the-star.co.ke/news/2025-03-29-mku-sees-off-third-cohort-of-nursing-apprentices-to-germany

March 29, 2025

NUML Launches Language Training Program in Islamabad

The Federal Directorate of Education, National Vocational & Technical Training Commission, and National University of Modern Languages (NUML) have signed a memorandum to launch an international language training programme for secondary and higher secondary students in Islamabad. The program aims to equip 10,000 students with language skills over the next five years, enhancing their opportunities for higher education abroad and boosting career prospects. The initiative will offer training in eight languages, including Japanese, Chinese, Korean, German, Arabic, Spanish, French, and Russian.

https://www.thenews.com.pk/print/1296261-international-language-training-initiative-to-target-10-000-students

March 29, 2025

Pectaa Board Launches Education Reform Initiative

The Board of Governors of Pectaa, led by top educationists, has established a new authority to improve the quality of education in Pakistan. The board formed sub-committees and approved textbooks for Matric Tech Class IX, as well as training courses for teachers. Education Minister expressed hope that timely printing and delivery of books will be ensured in every upcoming academic session. The meeting was attended by Nosheen Adnan, Khalid Nazir, Dr Shahinshah Faisal Azeem, and others.

https://www.thenews.com.pk/print/1296249-newly-formed-pectaa-becomes-fully-functional

March 29, 2025

Trump Admin Forces Schools to Out Trans Students

The Trump Administration has issued a policy requiring schools to share information about students' gender identity with parents, sparking concerns among advocates for LGBTQ+ rights. The move comes as part of the Education Department's efforts to implement federal guidelines on child welfare and family engagement.

https://www.chalkbeat.org/2025/03/28/schools-must-share-child-gender-identity-info-with-parents-trump-education-department-says/

March 29, 2025

Utah Higher Ed Approves Modest Tuition Hikes

The Utah Board of Higher Education approved modest tuition/fee increases at the state's eight degree-granting schools, with a systemwide weighted average increase of 2.23% starting next fall. The increases are considered "near decades-low" and lower than last year's 3.1% rise. Tuition rates for Utah's public technical colleges will remain unchanged for the 2025-26 academic year. The board commended institutions' efforts to collaborate on proposals, with each reflecting a real decline in affordability for students.

https://www.deseret.com/utah/2025/03/28/tuition-to-rise-next-academic-year-at-utah-public-colleges-and-universities/

March 29, 2025

WCC Earns Prestigious 4-Star QS Rating

WORLD Citi Colleges (WCC) has received a prestigious 4-Star Overall Rating from the Quacquarelli Symonds (QS) Stars University Rating System, ranking among the top-performing institutions in the Philippines. Only seven out of 39 higher education institutions in the country achieved this distinguished rating, with WCC being one of them.

https://www.manilatimes.net/2025/03/29/tmt-newswire/world-citi-colleges-achieves-prestigious-4-star-rating/2080468

March 29, 2025

Achyuta Samanta Pushes for Global Education Collaborations

Achyuta Samanta, founder of KIIT, KISS, and KIMS, emphasized the importance of collaborations to provide students with a global perspective, integrating AI, and developing skills adaptable to the evolving global workforce.

https://www.prnewswire.com/news-releases/le-kiit-etend-sa-presence-mondiale-grace-a-des-collaborations-universitaires-strategiques-302414984.html

March 29, 2025

Dr. Achyuta Samanta Pushes for Global Workforce Readiness

Dr. Achyuta Samanta, founder of KIIT, emphasized the importance of collaborations in equipping students with a global perspective, AI integration, and skill development opportunities that align with the evolving global workforce.

https://www.prnewswire.com/news-releases/kiit-expands-global-presence-through-strategic-academic-collaborations-302414964.html