The Trump administration has paused billions of dollars in federal grants to several prestigious universities, including Harvard and Columbia, amid attempts to force changes to admissions processes and restrict student protests. In response, Harvard University has filed a lawsuit against the administration to reverse the termination of $2.2 billion in grants. The move comes after Columbia University previously agreed to administration demands, sparking criticism from academic freedom advocates. The collective action is led by Ivy League institutions and large public universities, with representatives from small liberal arts colleges across the country also participating.
https://www.khou.com/article/news/nation-world/college-presidents-rebuke-trump-administration-overreach/507-fe662290-abb3-4b4f-930b-bf57c6e14d03Universities in the UK are set to increase the number of lower entry grade offers they make to disadvantaged students, with Vice Chancellors from Universities UK announcing an "action plan" to boost access. The plan aims to adopt "contextual offers", which can be up to three grades lower than standard requirements for students who have faced barriers such as growing up in care or attending a low-attaining school. This move is part of efforts to make higher education more accessible, with Universities UK working closely with the Sutton Trust charity and Ucas to review admissions criteria. However, critics like Chris McGovern from the Campaign for Real Education argue that lowering grades will lead to "dumbed down" professions and undermine the incentive for schools to raise standards.
https://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-14640219/Universities-lower-grade-offers-disadvantaged-students.htmlThe Uttar Pradesh Board of Secondary Education (UP Board) has released its Class 10 and Class 12 results, allowing students to check their scores online by entering their roll numbers on the official website. For those dissatisfied with their marks, students can request re-evaluation for a fee of Rs 500 per subject through the UP Board's official website.
https://www.ndtv.com/education/up-board-results-2025-expected-date-and-other-key-details-8235971#pfrom=home-ndtv_mainnavigationThe US Department of Education's Julie Hartman stated that schools receiving federal funding must comply with federal antidiscrimination laws, including the Equal Protection Clause of the US Constitution. This comes after the Supreme Court's ruling in Students for Fair Admissions v. Harvard in 2023, which deemed affirmative action admissions policies discriminatory.
https://www.victoriaadvocate.com/news/nation/many-colleges-universities-ignore-trump-s-warning-to-ditch-dei-or-lose-funding/article_fda6c601-a49b-50f6-b650-2b5ccacec2b6.htmlMichigan Governor Gretchen Whitmer is pushing for bipartisan legislation to restrict cellphone use in schools, citing concerns over student mental health and educational outcomes. This move follows a national trend, with around 90% of educators surveyed supporting policies limiting phone use during instructional time. Some Michigan school districts have already implemented similar measures, such as requiring students to store their phones in sealed bags during the day.
https://www.chalkbeat.org/detroit/2025/04/22/democrats-introduce-bill-to-restrict-student-cell-phone-use/Indonesia's Minister of Communication and Digital Affairs, Meutya Hafid, emphasized the importance of artificial intelligence (AI) for all nations at the Machines Can See (MCS) 2025 forum in Dubai. She highlighted Indonesia's strategic position to develop AI as a future and heritage of the world, leveraging its large population and digital presence. The country aims to create an ethical and inclusive AI ecosystem through initiatives with fellow BRICS countries, focusing on equal access, strengthening the Global South, and addressing real societal challenges. Indonesia plans to use AI to improve education, food security, and public services, such as a social protection system and AI-based disaster monitoring, while overcoming digital infrastructure challenges like connectivity across 17 thousand islands.
https://en.antaranews.com/news/352749/ai-future-of-all-nations-minister-hafid-at-machines-can-see-forum?utm_source=antaranews&utm_medium=desktop&utm_campaign=popular_rightThe Maharashtra Public Board of Secondary Education (MPBSE) is preparing for the declaration of Class 10 and Class 12 results, with counselling services and helplines being set up to support students. The results will determine academic stream choices for Class 10 students and college admissions for Class 12 students. To access the results, students can visit the MPBSE website and enter their roll number along with other details. The top performers from both classes will be honoured in a state-level felicitation ceremony, but officials have warned against misinformation, advising students to only trust updates from official sources.
https://www.ndtv.com/education/mp-board-exam-2025-results-when-will-class-10-12-results-be-released-all-you-need-to-know-8236919#pfrom=home-ndtv_mainnavigationChinese students are increasingly opting for education in Hong Kong due to the impact of US tariffs on their home country's economy and international policies. According to a report by Keystone Education Group, searches for doctoral programs in the US have declined 12% since Trump's tariff announcement, while interest in Chinese universities has grown. Li, a Chinese student who spent three years in New York, chose not to pursue a Green Card application and instead moved to Hong Kong for graduate school and work, citing "other possibilities" in her life.
https://www.brecorder.com/news/40358896/trump-visa-cuts-and-tariff-hikes-turn-chinese-students-away-from-american-dreamRachel Taylor, a parent and former student of Hartford schools, expresses her long-standing concern about the lack of resources in the school system. After over 40 years of involvement, she hopes that future generations of students and teachers will have access to the necessary tools and support for their education.
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