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MoE rolls out seven steps to cut teachers’ workload, scrap low-impact events
PUTRAJAYA, July 11 — The Ministry of Education (MOE) has outlined seven measures aimed at reducing teachers’ workload, including scrapping low-impact school events and appointing members of the public as examination invigilators. Minister Fadhlina...

Enrollment Analysis: Asian students comprised 0.1% of Alger County's student body in 2024-25 school year
Dr. Michael F. Rice Michigan superintendent of public instruction | https://radio.wcmu.org/Dr. Michael F. Rice Michigan superintendent of public instruction | https://radio.wcmu.org/ There was one Asian student enrolled in Alger County schools in...

‘We understand the students’ plight, but…’: MP High Court reserves verdict on NTA’s appeal against NEET UG retest
The Madhya Pradesh High Court on Thursday reserved its verdict on the National Testing Agency’s (NTA) appeal challenging a single judge’s order that directed a re-test of NEET UG 2025 for candidates who faced a power outage at examination centres...

Myers-Wilkins students build bikes donated by Ski Hut
Myers-Wilkins Elementary School was recently given ten bikes from Ski Hut for kids to use in their summer programming. Duluth Community School Collaborative Out-of-School Coordinator Nick Heck is excited to be able to help kids get access to...

CompTIA applauds passage of 529 savings plans legislation to enable students to train and certify for high-demand jobs
Bill provides families with alternatives to traditional 4-year degree programs DOWNERS GROVE, Ill., July 9, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- CompTIA, the leading global provider of vendor-neutral information technology (IT) training and certifications,...

High School Students Create Project to Increase Teen Organ Donor Registration Numbers
Before 17-year-old Cooper Altman completed his junior year at Glen Burnie High School, the Anne Arundel County, Maryland resident teamed up with a fellow schoolmate, 16-year-old Allyson Gonzalez to reach their peers. They encouraged other teens to...

QCDC’s seventh ‘My Career – My Future’ programme attracts over 250 students
Executive Director of QCDC Saad Abdulla Al-Kharji with participants during the closing ceremony. DOHA: Qatar Career Development Center (QCDC), founded by Qatar Foundation (QF), marked the conclusion of the seventh edition of its flagship job...

Parental failure, terror students and endangered teachers
Sir: A fortnight ago, the Plateau State High Court sitting in Jos sentenced one Emmanuel Ude to death by hanging for the 2021 killing of his secondary school teacher, Mr. Job Dashe. The incident had occurred at the Government Technical School...
Cup of woes full for govt. medical college hospitals in Kerala
Grief hung heavy in the modest house with its bare floor and unplastered walls. Outside, a few anxious faces looked up as Navami, 20, stepped out, flanked by her ageing grandmother Seethamma. Her father, Vishruthan, sat silently on a chair nearby,...

Oregon Accelerator Students’ NIL Work Featured on OPB
UO junior Ellie Watson photographs acrobat and tumbler Emily Rezner on May 8, 2025, in Eugene, Ore. Watson is part of Oregon Accelerator, a student-run organization helping athletes learn more about Name, Image and Likeness, or NIL, deals. Kyra...

Ohio educators speak out against removals on retired teachers’ pension fund board
After four decades of service, public school teacher Barry Alcock retired with his pension benefits, which he relies on. “I’m a retired, single teacher,” Alcock said. “My income, everything I get, is from me and it’s from my pension and whatever...

South African Hindu Maha Sabha seeks teachers for Indian languages
The South African Hindu Maha Sabha is encouraging vernacular languages and is in search of people who can teach Telugu, Hindi, Tamil, Gujarati and Sanskrit. Indian languages contribute to local festivals, music, food and art. This enriches the...

Softball showcase in Meriden serves as extraordinary opportunity for athletes to get noticed by college
MERIDEN, CT. (WFSB) - This just might be the most important softball event of the summer. It’s called the USA Elite Training Northern Exposure Showcase and is held at the Dunne Complex in Meriden. It cannot be overstated how important it is for...

NSU awarded $2.3 million to support social work graduate students
TAHLEQUAH – Northeastern State University’s School of Social Work has been awarded a transformative $2.3 million grant from the Health Resources and Services Administration to launch a new initiative aimed at addressing the behavioral health...

Hundreds of students gather for hands-on day of STEM activities
Held on Wednesday, June 25, Inspiring STEM event at the National Oceanography Centre was organised in partnership with BioPure Technology Ltd and Southampton City Council. The event aimed to inspire young people about STEM career paths and to...

David Pollack Predicts Sleeper College Football Program To Reach Conference Championship Game
The ugly truth is when you guys think of the ACC Championship, you don’t even blink. You say Clemson. You say Miami. And just maybe you squint hard enough to force Florida State in there if you’re feeling brave (or delusional, after last season)....

Hicks excited to be home and join Roanoke College football staff
SALEM, Va. – A Roanoke native and William Fleming High School graduate, Dere’ Hicks returns home to join head coach Bryan Stinespring’s staff ahead of the Maroons’ first full football season since 1942. “I am truly honored and grateful for the...

Valdosta students earn national recognition in speech and debate tournament
VALDOSTA – The Valdosta Speech and Debate Team earns recognition in the National Speech and Debate Tournament in Iowa. The Valdosta Speech and Debate Team recently competed at the prestigious National Speech and Debate Tournament held in Des...

LSU lands No. 1 college football recruit Lamar Brown in huge get
The No. 1 recruit in the 2026 recruiting class, according to ESPN’s rankings, is off the board. The five-star defensive tackle Lamar Brown is committing to his home state school, LSU. “For the next three or four years, I will be committing to...

Holy Cross professor selected as first Fulbright Scholar in college’s history
SOUTH BEND, Ind. (WNDU) - A Holy Cross College professor is making history. Dr. Steve Varela, associate professor and chair of the business department, has been awarded a 2025-2026 Fulbright U.S. Scholar Award to Romania, marking the first...