New York's Education Department is facing trouble getting reimbursed $363 million from the federal government due to mass layoffs and changes at the U.S. Department of Education. Deputy Commissioner Daniel Morton-Bentley blamed the issue on these changes, which were announced just days after a reduction in force. New York Attorney General Letitia James, along with 20 other state attorneys general, is leading a lawsuit against President Donald Trump's efforts to eliminate the federal Education Department, citing delayed reimbursements as one of the first concrete harms linked to this effort.
https://www.chalkbeat.org/newyork/2025/03/25/us-education-department-cuts-covid-reimbursement-delay-new-york-state/The US Education Department is facing lawsuits from two major teachers' unions and a civil rights group over President Donald Trump's executive order to abolish the department. The National Education Association and the National Association for the Advancement of Colored People filed a lawsuit in federal court in Maryland, challenging the order that aims to "take all necessary steps" to close the department.
https://news.bloomberglaw.com/litigation/education-departments-defenders-sue-to-block-trumps-overhaulThe Telangana state government plans to appoint a Fee Regulatory Committee to regulate fee structure in private schools following complaints from parents about arbitrary fee hikes. Health minister C. Damodar Rajanarsimha announced the move during a debate on education department grants, citing declining student numbers in government institutions over eight years as a worrying trend.
https://www.deccanchronicle.com/southern-states/telangana/fee-panel-for-schools-soon-no-tolls-on-ham-roads-1869057A bill proposed by Tennessee State Rep. William Lamberth could bar undocumented students from attending public schools in the state, potentially defying federal protections that require such students to receive an education.
https://www.chalkbeat.org/tennessee/2025/03/24/bills-deny-enrollment-undocumented-students-plyler-v-doe/Iowa's request to receive federal block grants for education funding is likely to face a legal challenge, with some experts arguing it's "politically unfeasible." Republican governors and lawmakers in other states, including Ohio and Kansas, have promoted the idea, while Oklahoma is exploring its feasibility. Conservative-led states like Idaho have expressed no interest in pursuing the concept. The Trump administration may support the move to empower states with education funding, potentially through block grants, as a way to give them more control over their education budgets.
https://apnews.com/article/education-block-grant-trump-republican-8290df0a19b3274d8cbf29ae77d81f8aThe Trump administration has directed attorneys to collect the names and nationalities of students who may have harassed Jewish students or faculty, sparking concerns among civil rights attorneys that this information could be used to target or deport foreign students involved in protests. The Education Department's Office for Civil Rights planned to investigate five universities with reported antisemitic harassment, including Columbia University, Northwestern University, Portland State University, the University of California at Berkeley, and the University of Minnesota Twin Cities. The administration claims that targeted students advocated for Hamas, a designated terrorist organization, and for violence, but civil rights attorneys argue that requesting this information is outside the scope of their investigation and could be a violation of civil rights law.
https://www.rawstory.com/campus-antisemitism/University of Agriculture Faisalabad's Vice Chancellor Prof Dr Zulfiqar Ali emphasized the need for innovative solutions in academia to address national and international challenges. He stressed the importance of producing skilled manpower equipped with modern scientific knowledge, which is crucial for industries to develop on a modern scale.
https://www.brecorder.com/news/40354530/academia-should-come-up-with-advanced-solutionsAllama Iqbal Open University (AIOU) has introduced a three-month face-to-face Russian language course to promote international languages. The course, led by an expert Russian instructor, will be conducted in two groups and starts on April 14. Students can register online or contact Director of International Affairs Dr. Zahid Majeed for more information. The university aims to provide global education and employment opportunities through this initiative, which is being offered in collaboration with the Ministry of Education and the Russian Federation's Centre for International Cooperation.
https://www.thenews.com.pk/print/1294662-aiou-offers-russian-language-courseArt of Problem Solving (AoPS) has selected Khaishgi and Saraph through a national search, part of its efforts to identify talented students for its advanced math program. Founded in 2003, AoPS offers comprehensive online courses, textbooks, and learning centers that have helped thousands win mathematics competitions and gain admission to elite universities, with over 1.1 million registered users.
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