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CBSE Class 10, 12 board exams begin, over 42 lakh students set to appear at 7,800 centres

On the first day, Class 10 students will take the English (Communicative) and English (Language and Literature) papers, while Class 12 students will write the Entrepreneurship exam.

A Bad Supreme Court Decision Is Hard to Undo

When the Supreme Court bases a decision on policy considerations, the downstream consequences can be significant. A compelling example is 1982’s Plyler v. Doe , when the court struck down a 1975 Texas law allowing…

Masjids turn learning hubs: innovative education initiative empowering local students

In Akbarnagar area of Hyderabad’s Old City, mosques have been transformed into part-time schools, or maktabs, teaching subjects like math, science, English and Telugu. This initiative, started by a group of techies…

4 medical schools training doctors for a global Europe

When you think about the history of modern medicine, many of its biggest breakthroughs can be traced back to Europe. In 1590, Dutch father-and-son duo Hans and Zacharias Janssen invented the first microscope, forever…

Sebastian Stan, Natalie Portman and other MCU actors with impressive college degrees (2026 edition)

Your favourite Marvel superheroes are smarter than you think. Behind the action and fame, many Marvel Cinematic Universe (MCU) stars have strong academic backgrounds that often surprise fans. Natalie Portman, known for…

Can Oklahoma make public education ‘normal’ again?

OKLAHOMA CITY — The most exciting thing about Lindel Fields, Oklahoma’s superintendent of public instruction, is how boring he is. Sitting in a state education office conference room recently while his office was under…

24% pass rate: The world’s toughest exams in 2026 aren’t for mere mortals

Some exams might be easy peasy lemon squeezy, but the toughest exams in the world are difficult, difficult, lemon difficult. They are infamous for their complexity and are designed to assess deep understanding, critical…

27% of students have an adjustment for disability

New data shows 27.2 per cent of Australian students are receiving an adjustment for disability at school. This is up from 25.7 per cent in 2024 and 18 per cent in 2015. An educational adjustment helps students…

Iranians find ‘peace and safety’ during Haj

MAKKAH: Being in Makkah has been nothing short of blissful for Hassan Qadiri, where participating in the festivities of the Haj pilgrimage is a welcome relief after weeks of devastating war back home in Iran. Qadiri and…

Newsmakers

CEO on the move Steven Bloomberg will serve as the next chancellor of Maricopa Community Colleges in Arizona, as of July 1. He is currently chancellor of the Kern Community College District in California, which includes…

You don’t need an ATAR to go to uni. You can do an ‘enabling’ or ‘bridging’ course instead

Attila Csaszar/Getty Images In years gone by, school leavers had one main chance to get into university – by finishing their Year 12 exams with certain marks. Media coverage of Year 12 results perpetuates the idea…

Saudi Arabia says only ‘irreversible pathway’ to Palestinian state enables normalisation with Israel

Saudi Arabia says only ‘irreversible pathway’ to Palestinian state enables normalisation with Israel Saudi Arabia’s position on Palestine remains unchanged, with a Saudi source saying any regional deal must include a…

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What are the most inclusive universities in the UK as of 2026?

You may be wondering why we’re looking into the most inclusive universities in the UK. The fact is, inclusion in university cannot be understated. Diversity and inclusion ensures equitable access to education,…

Being taught by people who know stuff instead of prepared teachers risks our children’s futures

In Canada, we need more qualified teachers . Alberta’s Expedited Teaching Certificates , introduced in April 2026 , have been presented as a solution to getting more teachers in classrooms. So have other shortened…

The Foreign-Born Heroes Who Chose America

When Justice Neil Gorsuch recently described America as a "creedal nation"—one defined by ideas rather than bloodlines—it sparked a debate . But Gorsuch is right about this: America is based on the ideas of the…

More Singapore residents identifying with English or Singlish, as mother tongue affinity falls: IPS survey

The survey of 4,000 residents finds nearly half identified most with English or Singlish, up from one-third a decade ago.

Outcome over geography: the new student compass

Today, higher education has become much more than a milestone or a fancy degree for most students. Instead, most folks are becoming outcome-oriented, applying for courses abroad and now considering the potential return…

The Three-Year Degree Makes Sense

On 27 April, the University of North Carolina (UNC) System’s Board of Governors approved a pilot program to begin offering three-year, 90-credit degrees as early as fall 2027. The decision came after a Request for…

BOOKMAN BILINGUAL 雙語書林: Chinglish or Natural English? 中式英語或道地英語？