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Education
Final Trans Guidance for Schools Risks Empowering Activist Parents, Warn Campaigners
The UK government has issued final statutory guidance allowing children as young as five to socially transition in schools without mandatory parental notification. This policy,…
Universities urged not to use low offers to lure students
Senior leaders in higher education have issued guidance advising universities against using lower grade offers primarily to boost application numbers, emphasizing that contextual admissions should…
MoEHE summer activities lure huge participation
The Ministry of Education and Higher Education has enrolled nearly 900 students in its 2026 Summer Activities Programme, operating across five centres with inclusive offerings…
Faculty groups opt to sue Texas Tech over race, gender restrictions
Two faculty groups have filed a federal lawsuit against the Texas Tech University System, challenging new policies that restrict how race, gender, and sexual orientation…
Faculty pressure mounts on UC to reconsider SAT
Over 3,000 University of California faculty have called for a review of the ban on SAT and other standardized tests, citing concerns about incoming students’…
Building Brighter Futures: Helping Young People Succeed in Economy
Junior Achievement highlights that financial literacy, economic mobility, and entrepreneurship are vital skills for students to secure stable careers amid evolving economic challenges. Programs like…
Make the Most of Summer & Boost College Admission Chances
Students preparing for college admissions can strengthen their applications over the summer by starting early, refining personal statements, managing their online presence, volunteering, pursuing passion…
Schools to get extra funding up front to cope with SEND teaching demand
England will increase upfront funding for mainstream schools to better support students with special educational needs and disabilities by raising the £6,000 threshold before schools…
Diversity Scholarships Decline Amid Legal Challenges and Trump Administration Pressure
The share of scholarships restricted by race, gender, or ethnicity has dropped from 15% in 2023 to 11% in 2026 due to legal challenges and…
Government tightens rules for foreign-affiliated colleges and education consultancies
The Nepalese government has approved strict new regulations for foreign-affiliated colleges and educational consultancies, including requirements for global university rankings, accreditation, infrastructure, and financial transparency.…
Why UC shouldn’t return to SAT, ACT in admissions
The University of California Board of Regents will vote next week on whether to reinstate the SAT and ACT for undergraduate admissions after faculty concerns…
Yale Law School Fights to Stop Settlement With Trump Over Admissions Demands
Yale Law School’s leadership, including Dean Cristina M. Rodríguez, opposes a proposed settlement between Yale University and the Trump administration over a federal investigation into…
Nanny college makes history by gaining university status
Norland College has been granted university status, becoming the world’s first institution solely focused on early childhood education and rebranding as Norland University of Early…
Agency reclassifies theology graduate students as non-professional
The U.S. Department of Education has reclassified most graduate theology programs as nonprofessional, reducing federal student loan limits for those students while maintaining the master…
More free school breakfast clubs to save families money
The Department for Education will expand free breakfast clubs to over 2,700 schools next academic year, potentially serving more than 680,000 children. This initiative aims…
Homework ‘worse than useless’ in digital age
A recent study found that a growing number of parents suspect their children are using AI to complete homework, with usage rising from 47% to…
Financial Struggles and New Revenue Sources for Vulnerable Colleges
Financially vulnerable colleges in the U.S. are being urged to prepare for potential closures by establishing funds to cover student loan discharges and exploring new…
Financial aid shift to hit low-wage fields like religion, cosmetology and arts
The U.S. Department of Education finalized regulations that require college programs to prove their graduates earn more than comparable non-degree holders to maintain eligibility for…
As more colleges shut down, one Palos Heights school lives on virtually
Trinity Christian College in Illinois closed in May due to financial struggles and is now selling its campus to repay over $26 million in debt,…
How to Get School Policy Back on Track
Debate over U.S. education policy highlights tensions between enforcing academic accountability, as emphasized by proponents citing low reading scores, and integrating broader developmental goals like…
Qatar University Extends Admission Application Deadline
Qatar University has extended the application deadline for the 2026–2027 academic year to July 5, 2026. This extension aims to give more prospective students additional…
University of Doha for Science and Technology Achieves ISO 9001:2015 Certification
The University of Doha for Science and Technology (UDST) has achieved ISO 9001:2015 certification for its Quality Management System, demonstrating compliance with international standards across…
Universities backed by billionaires want cash
Five billionaire-supported research universities in China are rapidly increasing undergraduate enrollment and launching new technology-focused majors to boost tuition income. This shift reflects growing labor…
Education City lines up several activities during summer
Education City in Qatar is offering a variety of summer programs from June to August, including leadership camps, sports classes, creative workshops, and personal development…
Plea to give our children a chance
An independent inquiry revealed that white working-class children in England face significant educational disparities, with lower attainment rates and higher absenteeism compared to their peers,…
HEC Paris, Doha celebrates first graduating cohort of EMBA-ELT
HEC Paris, Doha celebrated the first graduation of its Executive MBA – Emerging Leaders Track, a program designed to enhance strategic leadership skills among professionals…
Oxbridge diversity plans exclude white working class
An analysis found that diversity scholarships at Oxford and Cambridge primarily benefit ethnic minority students, often excluding white working-class applicants who are also under-represented in…
Kids pay for $5M+ loss to libraries
California lawmakers cut $5.5 million in funding for Compass, a widely used online research platform, removing access for over 10,000 public schools starting in the…
Ashghal breaks ground on revamp of aviation academy
Qatar's Public Works Authority has launched a major redevelopment project for the Qatar Aeronautical Academy in Ras Bu Abboud, aiming to build advanced training facilities…
‘A Principled Pragmatist’ Will Be Put to the Test As Columbia’s President
Jennifer Mnookin, former chancellor of the University of Wisconsin-Madison, will become the 21st president of Columbia University this week amid ongoing campus tensions and security…