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rnz.co.nzworld2 hrs ago
Cuba Ends School Year Early Due to Fuel Shortage
Cuban schools are closing the academic year ahead of schedule because of a fuel shortage. Officials attributed the shortage to restrictions on oil imports.
theweek.comworld4 hrs ago
Troops Block Escape Routes at Oyo National Park but 46 Hostages Remain Held
Security forces have blocked escape routes and surrounded a forest hideout holding 46 abducted schoolchildren and teachers. The May 15 incident in Oriire Local Government Area has seen terrorists reduce demands to focus on ransom.
abcnews.go.comworld4 hrs ago
Alberto Carvalho Resigns as Los Angeles Unified School District Superintendent
Alberto Carvalho stepped down Sunday as superintendent of the Los Angeles Unified School District after four years. The resignation follows an FBI search of his home and district offices in February and his removal from duties by a board vote. He has not been charged with any cri…
news.sky.comworld4 hrs ago
Nursery Worker Raised Concerns About Colleague Months Before Arrest for Child Abuse
BBC News reported that managers at Partou King Street Nursery dismissed warnings about Nathan Bennett months before his February conviction. Similar patterns emerged at Bright Horizons after Vincent Chan's arrest.
freepressjournal.inworld14 hrs ago
Indian Enrolments in UK and US Drop 20% but Rise in Germany, Ireland and Italy
@BBCWorld reported that more than 1.2 million Indian students studied abroad in 2025, but enrolments in the UK and US have declined sharply amid currency weakness and tighter visa rules.
finance14 hrs ago
Alphabet CEO Addresses Stanford Graduates on Career Choices
The executive delivered a commencement speech at Stanford University on Sunday. He outlined three principles without referencing artificial intelligence.
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New York Postpolitics14 hrs ago
California Appeals Court Revives Swimmers’ Lawsuit Against UC Regents, Overturns Dismissal
A three-judge panel reversed a trial court dismissal and let the 2024 lawsuit proceed under the discovery rule. The case centers on claims that officials ignored abuse allegations against former coach Teri McKeever.
insightsonindia.compolitics16 hrs ago
Poll Finds 57% of Voters Distrust AI for Political News While 35% Express Some Trust
A June poll of 2,585 voters found most Americans lack trust in AI for accurate political information, while a separate NBC survey showed 80% believe civic education receives too little emphasis.
eonline.comworld22 hrs ago
Prince George, 12, Will Attend Eton College Starting September 2026
The announcement ends months of speculation. Prince George follows his father and uncle to the Berkshire school that educates 1,350 pupils at £63,300 annual fees.
news.sky.comscience22 hrs ago
UK Schools Prepare for 38 °C Heat as Met Office Issues Amber Warnings
Amber Extreme Heat Warnings run Monday through Thursday. Schools in England and Wales adjust uniforms, water rules and building measures ahead of Tuesday and Wednesday peaks.
oneindia.comworld1 day ago
Millions Resit India's Medical Entrance Exam Under Heightened Security
Nearly 2.28 million students resat the NEET-UG exam on Sunday after the original May paper was cancelled over leak allegations. The National Testing Agency deployed more than 1.3 million cameras, 51,311 jammers and nearly 39,000 frisking staff across 5,440 centres.
washingtonpost.comworld1 day ago
Chronic Absenteeism Falls to 24 Percent but Federal Data Collection Remains Stalled
Nationwide chronic absenteeism declined from as high as 30 percent to roughly 24 percent by the start of the past school year, according to the Return 2 Learn tracker.
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jns.orgworld1 day ago
UN International School Seizes Yearbooks With Swastikas, Bans Students From Graduation
The elite Manhattan school canceled its eighth-grade dance and barred implicated students from graduation after discovering hate speech in yearbooks.
nbcnews.compolitics1 day ago
Education Department Offers 1% Rate Cut on Some Student Loans Only to Auto-Pay Borrowers
The temporary reduction applies to Direct Loans issued after July 1, 2012, and runs from July 1 through June 30, 2028. Borrowers must enroll in automatic payments and, in some cases, consolidate loans to qualify.
news.google.compolitics1 day ago
Ninth Circuit Blocks California Law Barring Parent Notification on Gender Identity
The appeals court ruling allows Huntington Beach to enforce its local ordinance requiring schools to inform parents about students’ sexual orientation and gender identity.
New York Postpolitics1 day ago
Former Student Files $10 Million Lawsuit Alleging Abuse at Defunct New York School
A man who attended the now-closed Family Foundation School from 2000 to 2003 filed a civil suit in Brooklyn Federal Court alleging repeated sexual abuse and forced labor at the $80,000-a-year facility in Hancock, New York.
blackenterprise.comfinance2 days ago
Mother and son receive diplomas together at Maryland graduation
A Maryland mother crossed the stage with her son to receive her diploma on his graduation day. Spelman College in Atlanta also recognized seven women as top graduates in the class of 2026.
blackenterprise.comfinance1 day agoUpdated
Federal graduate-student borrowing caps take effect July 1, excluding nursing from higher limits set for ten other professions
Graduate nursing students face annual limits of $20,500 and lifetime caps of $100,000 under rules that take effect July 1. Students already enrolled who remain continuously enrolled are grandfathered under prior terms.
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nbcnews.compolitics2 days ago
Education Department Offers 1-Point Rate Cut on Some Federal Student Loans Through 2028 but Adds New Borrowing Limits
The temporary reduction applies to Direct Loans issued after July 2012 for borrowers in or signing up for autopay. Delinquencies reached 10.3 percent in the first quarter.
thehindu.comworld2 days ago
Genocide survivors urge Griffith University to cancel scheduled Judi Rever lecture
Survivor groups sent a letter on June 18 asking the Australian university to cancel a scheduled lecture and adopt a formal policy against genocide denial.
politics2 days ago
Malaysia’s New Anti-Bullying Tribunal Can Fine Parents of Convicted Minors
A new tribunal of more than 50 specialists will handle complex cases, and parents of convicted minors face additional court procedures and fines. The law follows high-profile incidents and one of the world's highest reported bullying rates.
automotiveworld.comtechnology3 days ago
MIT Study Finds Over-Reliance on Chatbots Reduces Independent Misinformation Detection
A four-week experiment with 67 participants showed that AI assistance improved immediate accuracy but reduced unassisted performance by 15.3 percent after four weeks. The Massachusetts Institute of Technology research tracked headline and image verification tasks using a GPT-4o c…
indianexpress.comworld3 days ago
Education Department to cut interest rates by 1 point for autopay borrowers on loans after 2012
The temporary reduction runs from July 1, 2026, through June 30, 2028, and covers loans issued after July 1, 2012. It applies only to borrowers already enrolled in autopay or who sign up for it.
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blackenterprise.comfinance2 days agoUpdated
Education Department to Cut Student-Loan Interest Rates by One Point for Auto-Pay Borrowers Through June 2028
The reduction begins July 1, 2026, and lasts through June 2028. Borrowers already in auto-pay plans receive it automatically.
The Boston Globefinance3 days ago
U.S. Offers 1 Percent Autopay Discount on Some Federal Student Loans Through 2028 at Estimated $6 Billion Cost
The temporary discount begins July 1 and runs through June 30, 2028. It replaces the prior 0.25 percent rate reduction for borrowers who enroll in automatic payments.
dailycaller.comworld3 days ago
Group Sues University of California Alleging Its Sexual Harassment Policy Violates Free Speech
The group alleges that the University of California’s SVSH policy violates the First and Fourteenth Amendments by punishing certain speech on gender identity and sexual orientation.
finance4 days ago
Comedian Uses Character to Joke About AI Job Impact at College Ceremony
A performer delivered the commencement address at a New Hampshire college on Sunday. The speaker revived a familiar comedic persona to comment on artificial intelligence and employment prospects for graduates.
arlnow.comscience4 days ago
Mathematician Known for Theoretical Work and Student Advocacy Dies at 88
A mathematician recognized for contributions to his field and efforts to increase participation by minority students has died. He reached the age of 88.
New York Postworld4 days ago
Colorado Teacher Terminated After Investigation Into Classroom Skits
A Denver Public Schools board voted unanimously to terminate a French language teacher following an independent review that found students were asked to kiss during graded classroom skits. The review determined some students felt pressured because the performances counted toward…
theconversation.compolitics4 days ago
Michaela Community School Head Says Middle-Class Families Avoid School Despite High GCSE Results
Katharine Birbalsingh said middle-class parents do not send children to Michaela Community School even though more than 40 per cent of pupils achieved five or more grade 9s at GCSE last year. The non-selective state school in Brent enforces strict discipline and is oversubscribed…
New York Postpolitics5 days ago
Medical Director Highlights Education Access as Equalizer for Innovation
John Shen, Medical Director of Oncology and Tertiary Care at Heritage Provider Network, stated that access to education serves as the great equalizer. The comment came during remarks linking equal educational opportunity to both the American dream and continued technological prog…
CalMatterspolitics5 days ago
California veterans face reduced access to higher education funding after federal grant freeze attempt
Federal officials attempted to freeze grant dollars supporting a California program that helps veterans transition into higher education. The action prompted calls for a state legislative fix, including potential use of a $12 billion bond measure.
Washington Examinerpolitics5 days ago
DEI Initiatives Face Ongoing Scrutiny in U.S. Schools
Diversity, equity, and inclusion programs have influenced school policies for much of the past decade. Reports describe examples of curriculum content, sports participation rules, and personnel decisions tied to these programs.
Fox Newspolitics5 days ago
Denver School Board Fires French Teacher Over Classroom Skits
The Denver Public Schools board voted unanimously to terminate French language teacher Jennifer Honka after an independent review found she directed students to kiss during graded classroom skits. Students reported discomfort and one student's attendance dropped after the inciden…
Fox Newspolitics5 days ago
Watchdog Urges Smithsonian Museum to Withdraw from Educator Retreat
A watchdog group has called on the Smithsonian's National Museum of African American History and Culture to skip an upcoming academic retreat. The request centers on one workshop leader's past statements and curriculum work.
techjuice.pkai5 days ago
College Students Shift Majors Away from AI-Exposed Fields
Enrollment fell in college majors linked to occupations with high AI displacement risk during the 2025-26 academic year. Goldman Sachs analysts measured exposure using occupational data and AI risk scores.
usatoday.compolitics5 days ago
House Panel Advances Measure to Raise Federal Loan Limits for Nursing Degrees
A House Appropriations Committee amendment would increase borrowing limits for advanced nursing degrees above the $100,000 cap set by last year’s legislation. The change would take effect no earlier than October if included in the final budget.
channel4.comworld5 days ago
England Plans Minimum GCSE Requirement for Student Loans
England is considering a policy that would require at least one GCSE pass to qualify for student loans. The change could exclude around 33,000 students annually and reduce university revenue by more than £200 million each year.
Nbc Newsworld5 days agoUpdated
Prince George to Attend Eton College from September
Kensington Palace announced that the 12-year-old prince, second in line to the throne, will begin studies at the historic school this autumn.
rnz.co.nzpolitics5 days ago
Survey Finds Drop in Parents Saying Schools Must Teach America Is a Good Country, Rise in Support for Critical History Lessons
A new American Enterprise Institute poll of 5,306 adults shows changes in how parents view teaching about America alongside continued support for core founding principles.
publishersweekly.comworld5 days ago
Report on Pre-2023 Texas Medical School Admissions Finds Higher Acceptance Odds for Black Applicants Than White Applicants With Similar Records
A new analysis of pre-2023 data from University of Texas medical schools shows large differences in acceptance odds by race. Seven schools have not released post-ruling admissions figures.
The Guardianpolitics6 days ago
Court-Ordered End of SAVE Plan Moves 7 Million Borrowers to Fixed or Income-Based Repayment Starting July 2026
More than 7 million borrowers must select new plans within 90 days after the Save repayment plan is dismantled on 1 July 2026. New borrowers will face the Repayment Assistance Plan or tiered standard plans with longer payoff periods and reduced forgiveness.
indiatoday.intoday.inpolitics6 days ago
India Temporarily Blocks Telegram Ahead of Medical Exam Retake
India has directed a temporary block of the Telegram messaging app and disabled its message-editing feature until late June. The restrictions follow allegations that cheating networks used the platform to sell access to the NEET-UG medical entrance exam paper.
The Independentpolitics6 days ago
Founder of satirical Indian party slapped during Jaipur protest
Abhijeet Dipke was struck by two men while addressing supporters at a rally in Jaipur on Monday. Police detained five people and launched an investigation into the incident.
jpost.comfinance6 days ago
Adobe and LinkedIn Launch Free AI Courses for Marketing Professionals
Adobe and LinkedIn announced a new set of free online courses to teach marketing skills using artificial intelligence. The program offers four role-based learning paths that each take two to three hours to complete.
The Guardianworld5 days ago
UNICEF Report Finds Half of World's Children Face at Least Three Climate Hazards
A new UNICEF report shows nearly every child worldwide faces at least one climate hazard, with half exposed to three or more overlapping threats including heatwaves, floods and droughts. Children in Papua New Guinea must swim across a crocodile-filled river daily after a bridge w…
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cnbc.comworld6 days ago
Thousands of Borrowers Get Student-Loan Cancellation Emails Under Settlement
Thousands of borrowers were notified this week that their federal student loans will be discharged under the Sweet v. McMahon settlement agreement.
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apnews.comworld4 days ago
Scores of Stanford Graduates Walk Out During Google CEO Speech
Dozens of students left Stanford University's June 14 commencement as Google CEO Sundar Pichai began his address. The protest targeted the company's $1.2 billion Project Nimbus contract with Israel.
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Yonhapworld7 days ago
South Korea defense ministry inspects teachers' training program over China war memorial visit
The defense ministry launched an internal inspection after a report showed the Korea War Memorial Organization included a Chinese memorial hall in a teachers' training itinerary. The hall presents China's role in the 1950-53 Korean War as assistance to North Korea against U.S.-le…
citizen.co.zapolitics7 days ago
More Than 100 Stanford Graduates Walk Out During Pichai Speech
Over 100 graduates left Stanford Stadium chanting “Free, free Palestine” minutes after Google CEO Sundar Pichai began his address at the university’s June 14 commencement.
finance7 days ago
Stanford Graduates Walk Out During Pichai Speech but Ceremony Continues
Over 100 graduates left Stanford Stadium on June 14 as Google CEO Sundar Pichai began his speech. The walkout occurred during the university’s 135th commencement ceremony.
deccanchronicle.comworld7 days ago
Students From 31 Countries Win My Family Story Competition
Winners of the 2026 My Family Story contest were announced in a global online ceremony broadcast from Israel to six continents.
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South China Morning Postworld8 days ago
Pei Qibing Named Director of University of Macau Materials Institute
The UCLA emeritus professor will lead the Institute of Applied Physics and Materials Engineering after three decades in the United States.
South China Morning Postworld8 days ago
UAE Family Completes 300,000-Yuan China Tour After Iran War Disrupted Flights
A family of four adults, three children and a nanny from the United Arab Emirates completed an educational and business trip to China in April after repeated flight disruptions caused by the Iran war.
japan-forward.comtechnology8 days ago
University of Tokyo fMRI study finds paper and tablet manga readers score equally on story comprehension
Researchers used manga and fMRI scans to compare how the brain processes physical books versus digital formats. Participants who read on paper answered complex plot questions faster.
freepressjournal.inscience8 days ago
Australian PhD stipends average above poverty line but 16 universities pay below it
Minimum research training program payments sit at $34,315 while the Henderson Poverty Line reached $36,446.26 in December 2025. An independent panel recommended raising the base rate to $50,000.
foxnews.compolitics8 days ago
U.S. School Enrollment Falls Nearly 1 Million Since 2019 as Latino Share Rises to 24%
Census data show white non-Latino enrollment dropped to 36.6 million while Latino enrollment rose to 18.4 million. Total school enrollment also declined nearly 4 million from its 2011 peak.
RealClearPoliticspolitics8 days ago
NAEP Long-Term Trend Shows Gains for 9-Year-Olds, Stagnant Scores for 13-Year-Olds
Average reading and math scores for 9-year-olds rose 4 points since 2022. Scores for 13-year-olds remain at or below historic levels.
freepressjournal.inpolitics9 days ago
British Schools Increase Lockdown Drills After Rise in Violence and Threats
Schools across England have expanded lockdown procedures following incidents of student violence, intrusions and hoax threats. Government data on the practice is not collected, but media tallies show more than 100 schools affected since January 2025.
freepressjournal.inworld9 days ago
President awards top graduates at Rwanda military staff course ceremony
President Paul Kagame addressed 108 officers at the RDF Command and Staff College graduation on June 12, 2026, and presented awards to the top three performers.