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Title IX agreements on shaky ground after Education Department rescinds gender-identity deals
The Education Department took an unprecedented step this week to nullify Title IX agreements previous administrations had made with school districts over gender identity, laying the groundwork for an environment that turns such settlements into political ping-pong.  The department rescinded six agreements made during the Obama and Biden administrations that required districts to implement policies such as gender discrimination…
Nepal’s school fee crackdown upends South Asian private education norms
Nepal has ordered private schools to stop double-charging fees, repay illegally collected ones and clearly publish their pricing structures, reopening a debate about education costs that runs across South Asia. From Dhaka to Delhi, parents have long complained that private schools charge too much and operate with too little oversight, inviting questions about whether governments should try to rein them in, improve state schools, or do both. Nepal’s Ministry of Education issued directives this...
Why a 10-year-old Dubai student’s letter moved Sheikh Hamdan and KHDA officials
Dubai: A 10-year-old Indian student has shared her joy and pride after her letter to the leadership expressing gratitude for life in Dubai has been acknowledged by His Highness Sheikh Hamdan bin Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Crown Prince of Dubai, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Defence of the UAE, and Chairman of The Executive Council of Dubai.Shanaya Badlani, a Grade 5 student at Ambassador International Academy, has written to Sheikh Hamdan thanking him for making Dubai a place where...
China warns university students to beware of well-paid jobs offered by foreign spies
China’s top intelligence agency has warned university students to be wary of lucrative job postings that may serve as covers for foreign espionage, as they begin searching for work ahead of a record graduation season. Offers such as earning 800 yuan (US$117) a day for remote data processing or research projects promising easy money could be “traps” to recruit students to illegally collect sensitive information for foreign intelligence agencies, the Ministry of State Security said. “Be wary of...
UAE economy defies global turbulence, accelerates growth with strong resilience
The UAE economy has once again demonstrated exceptional resilience and agility in the face of global financial and geopolitical volatility, emerging as one of the fastest-recovering economies worldwide. Built on strong fiscal foundations, diversified growth strategies, and forward-looking policies, the country continues to attract global investor confidence and sustain long-term economic momentum. International credit rating agencies—including Moody’s, S&P Global, and Fitch—have reaffirmed t...
Dubai's KHDA announces home-based learning options for children aged 0–6
Dubai’s Knowledge and Human Development Authority (KHDA) has introduced two new services allowing private early childhood centres to offer structured, centre-led learning at home for children aged up to six.The services, CLHL Hubs and CLHL Educators, enable nurseries to continue delivering education outside traditional classroom settings during periods of government-mandated distance learning, while maintaining regulatory oversight and quality standards.The services are only activated during pe...
'It's a smart move': What a source close to the Trumps told me about why Melania dropped Epstein bombshell: CAROLINE GRAHAM
'It's a smart move': What a source close to the Trumps told me about why Melania dropped Epstein bombshell: CAROLINE GRAHAMBy CAROLINE GRAHAM, US EDITOR THE MAIL ON SUNDAY Published: 23:30, 10 April 2026 | Updated: 06:46, 11 April 2026 e-mail 95 shares
Los Angeles schools may close as nearly 85% of district’s workers plan to strike
Los Angeles schools could close next week because nearly 85% of the district’s workers plan to strike, demanding higher pay as the district reportedly holds on to $5 billion in reserves."During spring break, the district met with the United Teachers Los Angeles (UTLA), the Associated Administrators of Los Angeles (AALA), and Trades labor partners, successfully reaching an agreement with Trades," a Los Angeles Unified School District (LAUSD) spokesperson told Fox News Digital Friday."The District...
73 public schools join new scheme to hire native English-speaking teachers
More than 70 public schools, or nearly 9 per cent, have joined a new scheme in Hong Kong to hire native English-speaking teachers (NETs) that offers lower pay but higher recruitment flexibility. Under the scheme launched this academic year, operators were given a grant to hire such teachers, to enhance the effectiveness of English-language instruction and increase students’ exposure to the language. “In the 2025-26 school year, a total of 73 aided schools – 28 primary schools and 45 secondary...
RMIT drops misconduct case against student who accused university of being ‘complicit in Gaza genocide’
Exclusive: Move comes after Guardian Australia revealed Gemma Seymour was facing potential suspension over video criticising RMIT’s ties to weapons companiesRMIT University has dropped a misconduct case against a student who accused the institution of being “complicit in genocide” in Gaza, because of its defence and aerospace research centre’s ties to weapons companies.Guardian Australia this week revealed the student, Gemma Seymour, faced potential suspension over a social media video calling f...
The parents using play to stop children getting 'trapped' by screens
The parents using play to stop children getting 'trapped' by screens7 minutes agoShareSaveAdd as preferred on GoogleHannah KarpelHannah Karpel / BBCRecently the UK government announced new guidance which states children under the age of five should be limited to one hour of screen time a day, while under-twos should not be watching screens alone.The guidance suggests "screen swaps" - taking screens away to read stories together or playing games.But is that easier said than do...
Tennessee school board member censured after calling student ‘hot’ at meeting
A school board member in Tennessee has been censured after telling a high school student she was "hot" at a public board meeting last week.During the April 2 livestreamed meeting, Washington County Board of Education member Keith Ervin told a female student, "God, you’re hot." The board in northeastern Tennessee passed the censure Wednesday during an emergency meeting after calls to remove Ervin and Superintendent Jerry Boyd.The student, who is a student representative of the board, had just fin...
Vocational schools new front in China’s strategy to support businesses’ global expansion
In classrooms and training centres across China, a growing number of students from Southeast Asia, Africa and beyond are learning not just the Chinese language, but how the country’s factories operate, how supply chains are managed and how products are marketed and sold across borders. Hebei Software Institute, in the northern city of Baoding, has been at the forefront of the push. The vocational college said it had established multiple overseas-oriented programmes in recent years, particularly....
Bard College president tells staff he will soon be cleared in inquiry over Epstein ties
WilmerHale, the law firm examining Leon Botstein’s communications with Jeffrey Epstein, said review is ‘ongoing’Bard College’s president, Leon Botstein, told his staff at a meeting this week that there was no way he could have known that Jeffrey Epstein – who was a convicted sex offender during their interactions over the years – was actually “reprehensible” and predicted he would soon be cleared of any hint of impropriety about their relationship, according to sources who witnessed the remarks....
Inside 30 Years Of Progress At The Wendy Hilliard Gymnastics Foundation
Before Simone Biles, there was Wendy Hilliard. From Detroit roots to world championship medals, her foundation celebrates 30 years of impact as it forges a permanent gymnastics legacy for underserved youth.
US presses Iran as talks gear up in Pakistan under fragile ceasefire
US President Donald Trump on Friday pressed Iran to meet US demands, as Vice-President J.D. Vance travelled to Pakistan to lead high-stakes negotiations seen as a key effort to end the more than month-long Middle East conflict. The talks between the US and Iran, taking place during the agreed two-week ceasefire brokered by Pakistan, are expected to begin on Saturday morning in the Pakistani capital, Islamabad. Clouding the talks were Iranian demands, namely a ceasefire in Lebanon and the release...
Teacher, 34, who was banned after calling pupil a 'very special person' and sent her more than 100 texts in one day played Buddy the Elf in school video
Teacher, 34, who was banned after calling pupil a 'very special person' and sent her more than 100 texts in one day played Buddy the Elf in school videoGet your news delivered straight to you by 7am - sign up to our new Morning Mail newsletter for FREE Do YOU have a story? E-mail: shannon.mcguigan@dailymail.co.uk By SHANNON MCGUIGAN, NEWS REPORTER Published: 00:55, 10 April 2026 | Updated: 19:33, 10 April 2026 e-mail 5 View comments
Matric exams off to a troubled start
Annual examinations for classes IX and X under the Board of Secondary Education Karachi (BSEK) have commenced across the metropolis, with over 385,000 candidates appearing at 521 examination centres established in 18 towns. The exams were conducted in two shifts under strict security arrangements, while 51 vigilance teams were deployed to curb cheating. According to the BSEK, paper distribution was monitored through a control room and special measures were taken to ensure transparency, inc...
How to stay ahead of AI in your career
A recent CBS News poll found 66% of Americans believe AI will decrease jobs. LinkedIn CEO Ryan Roslansky and chief economic opportunity officer Aneesh Raman share insights on the skills that professionals need to stay ahead of AI at work.
In Pictures: By the left – Sovereign’s Parade completes Officer Cadets’ training
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