Mayor Eric Adams and Chancellor Melissa Aviles-Ramos announced that all New York City middle schools will be required to use standardized reading and math curriculums by fall 2027. This mandate is part of a literacy overhaul launched two years ago in elementary schools, which has already seen 102 middle schools across eight districts adopt city-approved reading programs this September.
https://www.chalkbeat.org/newyork/2025/04/21/nyc-reads-solves-curriculum-mandate-middle-school-expansion-eric-adams/Admiral (r) Mohammad Asif Sandila, Chairman of the Moawin Foundation, met with Minister Wajiha Qamar in Islamabad to discuss the foundation's efforts to enhance public education and vocational training across Pakistan. The foundation has adopted 286 schools nationwide since its inception in 2014, impacting over 43,000 students and training more than 2,200 teachers. Moawin has partnered with the Federal Directorate of Education to manage schools in Islamabad and plans to adopt more in Tarnol Union Council. Minister Qamar commended the foundation's contributions to education and expressed support for its future endeavors.
https://www.thenews.com.pk/print/1303447-minister-briefed-on-educational-initiativesThe Clark County Scholarship program offers four $750 post-secondary scholarships to students originally from Clark County who are currently enrolled in a university or college. The deadline for application is June 23. Interested applicants can visit clark.extension.wisc.edu/hce-information for more information and email agriview@madison.com with "Scholarship" in the subject line.
https://www.victoriaadvocate.com/news/nation/agricultural-scholarships-available/article_301cab28-8b28-5fc3-96d6-00f1dc72acab.htmlThe Indian Council of Technical Education (ICTE) has announced that the original certificate with a hologram and signature will be distributed by colleges in the coming weeks, replacing the provisional marks memo as final proof. Students are advised to thoroughly verify their details before printing or saving their marks memo, including full name, hall ticket number, subject-wise marks, total marks, grade, and pass/fail status. It is recommended to save the marks memo digitally on multiple devices, such as a phone, laptop, and cloud storage, and also take a printout for offline use.
https://www.ndtv.com/education/ts-inter-results-2025-5-things-to-remember-before-digital-marksheets-8219006#pfrom=home-ndtv_educationCassandra Pride, new director of research and professional practice at St Catherine's School, credits her master's degree in education from La Trobe University with providing her with detailed knowledge on teaching reading and writing, as well as the science of learning. The Australian government has introduced reforms to initial teacher education courses, requiring 37 universities to embed "core content" including evidence-based instruction and brain learning principles by the end of this year. La Trobe's teaching courses were rewritten in 2020 to focus on evidence-based methods, ditching debunked theories like "learning styles," and instead emphasizing practical routines for classroom management.
https://www.smh.com.au/education/nothing-in-my-degree-to-prepare-me-for-that-why-student-teachers-face-big-changes-20250416-p5ls55.htmlLoveStudy AI is revolutionizing traditional study methods with its cutting-edge technology, addressing the challenges faced by students in today's fast-paced academic environment. The platform offers three key features: One-Click Flashcards that utilize spaced repetition algorithms to enhance retention, Weakness-Targeting Quizzes that adapt to knowledge gaps and provide real-time difficulty adjustments, and Smart Notes that distill complex concepts into easily digestible information. CEO Jeffrey Jou aims to support overwhelmed students by transforming stressful learning into an efficient and enjoyable experience.
https://www.prnewswire.com/news-releases/lovestudy-ai-launches-ai-powered-flashcard-quiz--notes-tool-to-cut-study-time-in-half-302433269.htmlThe Maharashtra government is under fire for education scams, joining a list of states like Madhya Pradesh, Chhattisgarh, Odisha, Uttar Pradesh, Bihar, Karnataka, Tripura, and West Bengal that have faced similar scandals. In Nagpur's Chhatrapati Sambhajinagar, 580 fake appointments were made in 12 schools, with officials unaware of the scam until it was uncovered. The investigation has revealed that school managements colluded with officials to use fake login IDs on the government portal, siphoning off crores as arrears. Suspended officer Nilesh Waghmare had considerable influence in the department and boasted about his uncle's connection to the ministry. A similar scam was exposed during Prithviraj Chavan's tenure as chief minister, where his brother Rajendra Darda, then education minister, launched a statewide drive that uncovered 12 lakh fake students and saved the government around Rs 100 crore annually. The author believes that fiddling with education is not just betrayal of oneself but of the nation, and expects Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis to bring the perpetrators to justice.
https://www.lokmattimes.com/opinions/fiddling-with-education-betrayal-of-nation/The Department of School Education and Literacy has issued a circular warning private schools against conducting tests or interviews for students before admission, citing a violation of the Right to Education Act, 2009. The Commissioner of Public Instruction has threatened action against schools that disobey the rules, including those affiliated with the Central Board Secondary Education (CBSE) or Indian Certificate of Secondary Education (ICSE). Despite this ban, many private schools continue to conduct tests and interviews, which is seen as a violation of children's rights. The circular also emphasizes transparency in the admission process, requiring schools to publish schedules, seat allocations, and fee information on notice boards. Additionally, 50% of seats must be reserved for girls in co-educational schools, with unaided schools prohibited from charging capitation fees under the RTE Act.
https://www.thehindu.com/news/cities/bangalore/karnataka-bans-tests-or-interviews-for-students-and-parents-before-admission/article69474141.eceThe Domestic Abuse Act has recognized non-fatal strangulation as a specific criminal offence in 2021. Ms Waxman stated that children are being exposed to harmful content too early, emphasizing the need for schools to provide accurate information using reputable organizations and experts. Michael Conroy, founder of Men at Work, argued that teaching choking techniques is not sex education but rather promoting the adult porn industry. He used an example where a 14-year-old girl tells her boyfriend she doesn't want to be choked, only to have an authority figure in school say it's acceptable.
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