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- Inquiry Calls for Society‑Wide Action to Support White Working‑Class Pupils
· Education
An independent inquiry calls for society-wide action to improve outcomes for white working‑class pupils, focusing on early years and 14‑19 pathways.
- Wisconsin Teens’ Food Drive Grows into National Network, Wins Diana Award
· Education
Middleton teens Noah Duckett and Wyatt Ehrhardt launched a food drive that grew into a national network, raising over $550,000 and winning the Diana Award.
- Bangalore University to Set Up Placement Cells Across All 274 Affiliated Colleges
· Education
Bangalore University will establish placement cells in all 274 affiliated colleges, offering online and offline skill training and annual placement drives.
- Prof. Srikonda Calls for Bold Aspirations Among New Students
· Education
Director Prof. Ramesh Srikonda inspires 2,000+ first-year students at NRI Institute to dream big, embrace holistic growth, and drive India’s innovation.
- Students Protest Against Government Plan to Hand Over Public Schools to Private Entities
· Education
Hundreds of students in Dharwad protest Karnataka's proposal to hand over 2,000 public schools to private entities, citing threats to public education.
- Arvind Bellad Urges MBA Students to Work Hard for Success
· Education
Hubballi MLA Arvind Bellad urged MBA students at Bright Business School to work hard, seize opportunities, and use faculty guidance for success.
- Karnataka’s Rayaraddi Unveils New College Buildings in Aland
· Education
Higher Education Minister Basavaraj Rayaraddi inaugurated the Government Polytechnic College building, costing ₹8 crore, and the Government First Grade…
- CJI Surya Kant Calls for Financial Aid to Poor Law Students at Ambedkar Conference
· Education
CJI Surya Kant calls for financial aid to support poor law students for 3-5 years at the National Ambedkar Conference in Bharat Mandapam.
- California Teachers to Receive First Meryl Streep Educator Award for Women’s History AP Course
· Education
Sacred Heart Preparatory teachers Kristen Kelly and Serene Williams receive the inaugural Meryl Streep Educator Award for their AP U.S. Women’s History course.
- Prof. Duvvuri Urges Students to Broaden Career Horizons Beyond Traditional Paths
· Education
Prof. Satya Duvvuri urges SRM students to own their careers, upgrade skills, and explore beyond traditional paths, highlighting AI and lifelong learning.
- Rice Kids Founder Anakh Sawhney Expands Reach to Over 110,000 People in U.S. and India
· Education
Anakh Sawhney, 17, grew her nonprofit Rice Kids to serve 110,000 people across five U.S. states and India, offering nutrition, education, and support.
- Reservation‑Category Faculty Match General‑Category Peers in Teaching and Research, Study Finds
· Education
A study of 2,710 Indian engineering faculty shows reservation‑category teachers perform as well as, and sometimes better than, general‑category peers in…
- Shaquille O’Neal Foundation Transforms Former Middle School into Youth Club, Attracts 400+ Members in First Year
· Education
In 2021, the Shaquille O’Neal Foundation renovated a former Henry County Middle School into the Boys and Girls Club of Henry County. The $1.1 million project…
- NMC Proposes Rank‑Only System and Digital Counselling for 2027 NEET‑PG
· Education
The National Medical Commission (NMC) has outlined reforms that could overhaul postgraduate medical admissions in India from the 2027 counselling cycle.…
- Texas Farm Donation Fuels $3 Million in Scholarships for 300 Students
· Education
In the Texas Panhandle, a 640‑acre farm donated by Karl Nielsen to the Gruver Independent School District in 1984 has become a community‑run source of…
- High Court Orders Haryana Schools to Enforce Anti-Bullying Guidelines for LGBTQIA+ Students
· Education
The Punjab and Haryana High Court has instructed the Haryana Department of School Education and the Central Board of Secondary Education to ensure that…
- Danish Students Protest Proposed Cuts to Long‑Standing Student Allowance Scheme
· Education
Thousands of Danish students marched to protest cuts to the long‑standing student allowance scheme, with 13,000 rallying and 40,000 striking nationwide.
- West Bengal to Add Syama Prasad Mookerjee to Textbooks, Remove Singur Chapter
· Education
West Bengal will add Syama Prasad Mookerjee to school textbooks, drop the Singur chapter, and reschedule 2027 exams to avoid a census clash.
- VTU Launches On‑Demand Exams to Reduce Student Delays
· Education
VTU’s new on‑demand exam system lets students schedule tests at their convenience, even on public holidays, with results in 24 hours.
- National Flag to Be Hoisted at Schools on Revolution and Solidarity Day
· Education
National flag to be raised at all schools on Revolution and Solidarity Day, with closed schools holding flag‑hoisting and special programs.
- DUTA Declares One‑Day Strike Over Termination of CDOE Teacher
· Education
Delhi University Teachers’ Association calls a one‑day strike on Nov. 3, 2026, protesting the dismissal of Dr. Saripali V. Ravikiran from CDOE.
- BITS Pilani to Offer Full Tuition Waivers to Top 1,000 BITSAT Rankers from 2027
· Education
Starting 2027, BITS Pilani will give 100% tuition waivers to top 1,000 BITSAT rankers from families earning up to ₹20 lakh, provided they maintain a 7.5 GPA.
- KEA to Hold Principal Exams on Nov 20 and 22 Despite Request for Postponement
· Education
KEA confirms written exams for 216 principal vacancies on Nov 20 and 22, despite postponement request. Eligibility: lecturers with >10 years service.
- PISA 2025 Reveals East Asian Dominance, U.S. Scores 16th Overall
· Education
PISA 2025 shows East Asia in top six, Beijing, Shanghai, Jiangsu, Zhejiang lead math and science, Singapore tops reading. U.S. ranks 16th overall.
- Aubrey School District Names New Elementary School After Long‑Serving Custodian Marilyn Hampton
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Aubrey Independent School District will name a new elementary school after 76‑year‑old custodian Marilyn Hampton, honoring her 39 years of service.
- IIM Bangalore 2026-28 Cohort Secures 100% Placement, Median Pay ₹2 Lakh/Month
· Education
All 608 students secured offers from 128 companies; median stipend ₹2 lakh/month; consulting 50.7% of offers; Accenture Strategy 123 offers.
- CBSE to Release Class 10 and 12 2027 Exam Timetable Soon
· Education
CBSE will soon publish the Class 10 and 12 2027 exam timetable. Download the subject‑wise date sheet from cbse.gov.in once released.
- More Than 100 EWS Candidates Secured Open PG Seats in Private Colleges with Fees Up to Rs 2.1 Crore
· Education
Over 100 EWS candidates secured open PG seats in private colleges under the self‑financed quota, with tuition up to Rs 2.1 crore.
- NCTE Forms Committees to Include ITEP Graduates in Teacher Recruitment and Eligibility Tests
· Education
NCTE has set up two committees to revise CTET/STET rules, allowing ITEP graduates to qualify for school teaching positions by 2027.
- CBSE Issues Six Clarifications in 2026 Amid Ongoing Rule Changes
· Education
CBSE issued six clarifications in 2026 on digital marking, extra marks, three‑language policy, passing criteria, and curriculum changes.