Across the United States, teachers are spending hundreds to thousands of dollars from their own pockets to supply classrooms, particularly in high-needs schools. Rising costs, supply chain disruptions, and delayed federal funding have intensified the burden. While crowdfunding and modest stipends help, educators continue to subsidize essential materials, highlighting systemic inequities and the hidden financial labor sustaining public education.
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Portland State University is establishing a Chief Diversity Officer. This decision contrasts with the national trend of scaling back DEI initiatives. The university aims to unify student services and embed equity at the leadership level. This move comes amid financial challenges and national debate. Critics raise concerns about finances and political motivations.
Indian Oil Corporation Limited (IOCL) has announced a recruitment drive for 537 apprentice vacancies across its Pipelines Division. The opportunity is open to candidates with qualifications ranging from Class 12 to Diploma and Graduate degrees. The application process is open from August 29, 2025, until September 18, 2025, with selection based on merit.
The Indian Council for Agricultural Research (ICAR) will begin online counselling for undergraduate, postgraduate, and PhD admissions on September 2, 2025, following delays after CUET UG results were announced on July 4. The first round of seat allotment is scheduled for September 15–17. Administrative delays have caused uncertainty, pushing many students to seek alternative admissions in private and state universities.
California State University’s preliminary fall 2025 enrollment reached around 465,000, marking a modest increase of 4,000 students. Growth was driven by in-state students and transfer applicants, aided by targeted outreach programs, while out-of-state and international numbers declined. The uneven recovery reflects demographic shifts, policy challenges, and post-pandemic adjustments, underscoring the complex balance public universities face today.
Roughly a quarter of Texas school districts and charter schools plan to adopt the state’s new Bluebonnet curriculum, which includes Bible-linked reading materials. Although religious content is present, many districts cite funding incentives, curriculum alignment, and accountability pressures as primary motivators. Concerns over academic rigour and inclusivity persist, with some schools opting out. The Texas Education Agency provides £60 per student for adoption, prompting financially... Expand
For international students in the United States, graduating is only the first step; securing an H-1B visa is the real challenge. With fierce competition and limited opportunities, success demands strategic planning, targeted internships, employer research, and legal preparedness. From building a standout profile to navigating timing and policy shifts, meticulous preparation is the key to turning academic achievement into a lasting career.
Brown University is facing legal threats from Marzulla Law over research linking offshore wind opposition groups to conservative networks. Representing Green Oceans, the firm demanded a retraction, calling the study false. Brown defended academic freedom, while researchers decried the move as harassment. The dispute highlights growing tensions between universities, clean energy, and political resistance to offshore wind projects.
Before Hurricane Katrina, teaching in New Orleans offered stability, status, and deep community roots, particularly for Black educators protected by a powerful union. In August 2005, over 7,000 teachers were abruptly dismissed, erasing decades of experience. The city rebuilt with a younger, more diverse workforce, but challenges in retention, cultural connection, and educational equity continue to shape its schools today.
India is at a turning point with artificial intelligence. The nation is debating work culture. Some leaders want 70-hour weeks for economic growth. Others push for work-life balance. Maharashtra may allow longer workdays. Gen Z wants flexibility. Studies show overwork hurts productivity. The nation must choose between old habits and a smarter, healthier future.