Education Policy & Legislation

28+ min ago   (302+ words) t2ONLINE Teen student Neel Tripathi brings philosophical depths to children’s classrooms with Pehla Prashn Neel Tripathi, the 17 year-old son of author Amish Tripathi, is pioneering a children-led philosophical movement right from the fundamental space of the classroom, with his pathbreaking initiative…...

1+ hour, 10+ min ago   (498+ words) NEW YORK — Student loan borrowers now have until the end of 2026 to enroll in auto pay and have their interest rate reduced by 1%. The original deadline was Sept. 30, but the U.S. Department of Education extended it to give borrowers more…...

2+ hour, 2+ min ago   (614+ words) The original deadline was Sept. 30, but the U.S. Department of Education extended it to give borrowers more time to enroll. The rate reduction will last through June 2028. Borrowers who currently use auto pay already receive an interest-rate discount of 0.25%, so the…...

2+ hour, 56+ min ago   (1414+ words) A transgender solidarity group sent a petition to the University of Kansas demanding better support for its queer community in the face of anti-trans state legislation. A member of the chancellor’s office said they’re willing to talk. Trans Solidarity KU…...

5+ hour, 23+ min ago   (402+ words) AS NATIONAL Teachers' Month ended with World Teachers' Day on Monday, October 5, 2026, the Alliance of Concerned Teachers (ACT)-Davao is demanding higher pay, lighter workloads, and a bigger education budget, stressing that these have remained unmet despite the promotions and…...

4+ hour, 38+ min ago   (395+ words) Interest among teachers in obtaining senior‑ and master‑teacher qualifications has grown, as these come with higher salaries. But a larger number of higher‑paid teachers is putting additional pressure on school budgets. This academic year, a national teacher career…...

5+ hour, 50+ min ago   (426+ words) Teachers would face tougher political impartiality rules and compulsory training on contentious issues under plans unveiled by the Conservatives. Some teaching on equality, citizenship and identity in schools is “propaganda that’s brainwashing our children”, shadow education secretary Laura Trott told…...

5+ hour, 18+ min ago   (252+ words) BarcelonaThe Secondary School Teachers' union (aspepc·sps) has launched an offensive against "giving away" the advanced level Catalan certificate (the C1) when passing 4th year of ESO, at 16 years old. The campaign aims to collect signatures to break this automatic process, which…...

13+ hour, 33+ min ago   (588+ words) If the Representation of the People Bill goes through, our 16- and 17-year-olds will be able to vote, which the government hopes will get young people electorally engaged early. However, too many school students, especially those from disadvantaged backgrounds, lack confidence…...

5+ hour, 38+ min ago   (356+ words) Cornell University faculty introduced a resolution declaring a no-confidence vote in the university administration’s handling of the alleged 2024 sexual assault at a fraternity house. The resolution was submitted to the University Faculty Committee Monday evening, according to a copy obtained…...