The “teacher shortage” dominating US headlines masks a deeper crisis: Inequitable teacher distribution. While student-teacher ratios are at historic lows, rural, high-poverty, and STEM classrooms remain severely understaffed. With pandemic relief funds ending and enrollments falling, districts face layoffs, consolidations, and tougher hiring challenges. The real issue isn’t numbers, it’s ensuring quality teachers reach the students who need them most.
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Chicago Public Schools approved a $10.2 billion budget for 2025-26, addressing a $734 million deficit by using TIF surplus funds and cutting central office expenses. The board avoided borrowing and deferred a $175 million pension payment, prioritizing classroom funding. This decision faced criticism from the Chicago Teachers Union, who warned of potential midyear cuts if revenue targets are unmet.
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American higher education faces a crisis as AI tools like ChatGPT enable academic dishonesty. Colleges are reverting to handwritten exams and oral assessments to combat AI-generated content, as traditional detection methods fail. This shift aims to redefine academic integrity, emphasizing reasoning and critical thinking over automated submissions.
Lalit Narayan Mithila University (LNMU) has opened registrations for UG admissions 2025 for vacant seats. Aspirants can apply online via lnmu.ac.in, selecting preferred colleges and completing the application with required credentials. The spot admission selection list will be published on September 4, with successful candidates required to complete admission formalities between September 8 and 10.
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The Trump administration has proposed a new immigration rule limiting international students’ stays in the US to a fixed four-year period. The change replaces the current duration of status system, restricting programme transfers and adding visa extension requirements for Optional Practical Training (OPT). Educators warn this could reduce international enrolment and harm US universities. The rule, justified on national security grounds, faces criticism for its potential impact on research and... Expand
Columbia University restored federal research grants after a $200 million Trump settlement, reviving stalled projects but leaving politically sensitive fields like transgender health research frozen. While labs reopen, faculty warn of long-term damage from funding cuts, executive orders, and political pressure. The case raises fears for the future of American science, with universities weighing pragmatism vs resistance.