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Gen Xer got $250K in student loans forgiven after decades of payments: Joel Lambdin, 49, said his student-loan forgiveness wasn't a "jump for joy" situation but ...
businessinsider.com/how-to-get-student-loan-forgiveness-income-driven-repayment-genx-2024-4
Nigeria’s Tunde Onakoya sets global chess record with 60 hour nonstop game: The 29-year-old chess player and child education advocate played in part to raise ...
aljazeera.com/news/2024/4/20/nigerias-tunde-onakoya-sets-global-chess-record-with-60-hour-nonstop-game
Quick Glance: Nigerian Chess Champion Sets New Record in New York
- Nigerian chess champion Tunde Onakoya has surpassed the previous record for the longest chess marathon by playing an impressive 60 hours nonstop.
- Onakoya aims to raise $1 million for a charity supporting education for children across Africa.
- He competed against US chess champion Shawn Martinez and received support from celebrities like Davido and Adekunle Gold.
- The match garnered significant attention in Nigeria and was broadcast in multiple locations, including Lagos, with watch parties and digital billboards.
Hedge Funds Sound Alarm Over Default of China Education Firm XJ, Previously Hope: Hedge funds and other international investors are sounding alarms after a ...
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Ohio Wesleyan to become tuition-free for lower-income Delaware County students: The Delaware County Promise will provide full-tuition scholarships to Ohio ...
dispatch.com/story/news/education/2024/04/20/ohio-wesleyan-now-tuition-free-for-low-income-delaware-county-students/73385459007/
Ministry may send armed forces to Middle East to keep students safe: Defence Ministry will discuss with Foreign Affairs and Higher Education ministries.
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Biden administration announces new round of loan cancellation for 260,000 borrowers
pbs.org/newshour/politics/biden-administration-announces-new-round-of-loan-cancellation-for-260000-borrowers
Quick Glance: Biden administration announces more student loan cancellation
- A new repayment arrangement by the Biden administration allows for the cancellation of student loans for an additional 206,000 borrowers.
- Through the Education Department's SAVE Plan, nearly 8 million Americans have embraced the plan, with 4.5 million not paying due to lower incomes.
‘I May Have to Say Goodbye to Education’ — UI Students Lament 450–750% Fee Hike: Seun (not real name), one of the affected students, told FIJ the development ...
fij.ng/article/i-may-have-to-say-goodbye-to-education-ui-students-lament-450-750-fee-hike/
I'm a STEM graduate who had to leave Oklahoma to flourish. State needs to change its ways | Opinion
oklahoman.com/story/opinion/2024/04/23/opinion-oklahoma-provided-stem-education-but-womens-health-care-not-priority/73087775007/
Biden's new student debt relief plan moves forward as a proposed regulation: The proposal was hashed out over the course of several hearings as part of a ...
pbs.org/newshour/politics/bidens-new-student-debt-relief-plan-moves-forward-as-a-proposed-regulation
US college affordability debate should focus on net cost, not sticker prices: Total cost figures are misleading, with few students actually paying the headline ...
ft.com/content/3bc63528-62f9-46e1-940c-f47b78ceb375
Weekend reads: AI in education, more sustainable mining and banking the unbanked: Our weekly round-up of must-reads from Agenda: AI in education (and art); how ...
weforum.org/agenda/2024/04/weekend-reads-agenda-ai-education/
He got a college degree while he was in prison. Next up is law school.: “From the day after I committed that horrible act, I was focused on bettering myself ...
washingtonpost.com/lifestyle/2024/04/23/benard-mckinley-prison-law-school/
Latvia to stop teaching Russian as foreign language in schools: Children in Latvia will no longer learn Russian as a foreign language in schools from 2026 ...
kyivindependent.com/latvia-to-stop-teaching-russian-as-foreign-language-in-schools/
Two-day strike shuts down private schools and daycares: The industrial action impacts some 19,000 pupils.
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Parents question DLP selection criteria in school: PETALING JAYA: The Dual Language Programme (DLP) is in the limelight again. This time ...
thestar.com.my/news/nation/2024/04/20/parents-question-dlp-selection-criteria-in-school
HECS debt expected to grow more than 4pc as high indexation continues: HECS-HELP debts are forecast to rise between 4.2 and 4.8 per cent this year ...
abc.net.au/news/2024-04-18/hecs-debt-indexation-high-university-student-fee-payments-grow/103733440
5 key policy ideas to integrate AI in education effectively: Effective AI in education is critical to enhance human interaction and decision-making rather than ...
weforum.org/agenda/2024/04/prepare-future-policy-ideas-ai-in-education/
Why measuring impact effectively is so important in EdTech: EdTech platforms will play a key role in meeting UN development goals on education. But first ...
weforum.org/agenda/2024/04/we-need-a-standardized-way-to-measure-the-impact-of-edtech-innovations/
Germany is flunking the education test: Its scores are heading down, as its schools fail to adapt
economist.com/europe/2024/04/16/germany-is-flunking-the-education-test
Biden seeks student debt relief for millions: The sweeping new proposals, if enacted, could ease student loan debt for millions of borrowers.
npr.org/2024/04/08/1243071907/biden-student-loan-debt-relief-millions
Quick Glance: Biden Seeks Student Debt Relief
- The Biden administration unveils plans to erase student debt for millions of Americans to fulfill a 2020 presidential promise.
- The proposed new program aims to provide targeted relief to specific groups of borrowers, including long-term debt holders and those in financial distress.
- Over 25 million borrowers are set to benefit from up to $20,000 in interest cancellation, with automatic relief planned for eligible borrowers.
- In addition to these reliefs, long-term borrowers and those experiencing financial hardships will also receive assistance, with the debt relief process expected to take some time.
Remote classes for private higher education institutions on Monday: Muscat: Classes in private higher education institutions and vocational colleges supervised ...
omanobserver.om/article/1152269/oman/education/remote-classes-for-private-higher-education-institutions-on-monday
Not so hot after all: DURING Geetha Nair Balakrishnan’s days as a trainee teacher, she learnt that marking questions correctly meant sticking closely to the ...
thestar.com.my/news/education/2024/04/14/not-so-hot-after-all
Performing arts to be compulsory in CBC syllabus, says Machogu : Every school expected to take part in the performing arts competitions.
nation.africa/kenya/news/education/performing-arts-to-be-compulsory-in-cbc-syllabus-says-machogu--4591304
Hundreds pay respect to Sister Enda Ryan, founder of SMK Assunta: PETALING JAYA: Hundreds of friends, former students and family members gathered at the St ...
thestar.com.my/news/nation/2024/04/11/hundreds-pay-respect-to-sister-enda-ryan-founder-of-smk-assunta
Skill-building to support industry transformation for AI: AI is changing how we work and the skills needed to thrive in a world of intelligent machines and ...
weforum.org/agenda/2024/04/skill-building-age-of-ai/
5 key policy ideas to integrate AI in education effectively: Effective AI in education is critical to enhance human interaction and decision-making rather than ...
weforum.org/agenda/2024/04/prepare-future-policy-ideas-ai-in-education/
11 Things to Consider When Choosing a High School: Take these factors into account to determine the best fit for a soon-to-be high school student.
usnews.com/education/best-high-schools/articles/things-to-consider-when-choosing-a-high-school
New student-debt relief plan moves to next step; borrowers have a say: Biden's administration released its first set of draft rules for its new student-loan ...
businessinsider.com/how-to-comment-biden-new-student-loan-forgiveness-plan-relief-2024-4
NTRCA circular to recruit 96,736 teachers, how to begin application?: The applicants have until 9 May to submit their applications, while the deadline for ...
en.prothomalo.com/youth/employment/cciiy1s0jr
Climate change is also a chance to transform education in America — again: Let’s remember the revolution of the past as we come together to build an education ...
thehill.com/opinion/energy-environment/4603740-climate-change-is-also-a-chance-to-transform-education-in-america-again/
Should the SAT still matter after all these years? Why some colleges are bringing it back
cnn.com/2024/04/21/business/sat-college-requirement-2024-test/
Nigerian chess champion plays for 60 hours in Times Square, setting a new record: Tunde Onakoya was attempting to break the Guinness World Record for the longest ...
pennlive.com/nation-world/2024/04/nigerian-chess-champion-plays-for-60-hours-in-times-square-setting-a-new-record.html
Teacher collapses and dies at Vanderbijlpark school: A teacher from Bophelong Secondary School in Vanderbijlpark died on Thursday after collapsing on the school ...
timeslive.co.za/news/south-africa/2024-04-19-teacher-collapses-and-dies-at-vanderbijlpark-school/
Top Republican ‘gravely concerned’ by ‘ongoing chaos’ at Columbia University: Rep. Virginia Foxx (R-N.C.), chair of the Education Committee, said Sunday that ...
thehill.com/homenews/education/4610989-top-republican-gravely-concerned-by-ongoing-chaos-at-columbia-university/
TSC to post 6,000 teachers to special schools: During a meeting in Naivasha last week, the teachers' employer agreed to deploy the tutors in three phases ...
standardmedia.co.ke/education/article/2001493258/tsc-to-post-6000-teachers-to-special-schools
Balancing academic integrity and AI: PETALING JAYA: It’s been a year since plagiarism detection platform Turnitin launched its artificial intelligence (AI) ...
thestar.com.my/news/nation/2024/04/22/balancing-academic-integrity-and-ai
Quick Glance: Uncovering the World of AI-Generated Media
- The proliferation of AI-generated images and text is a growing concern on the internet, impacting users more than they realize.
- Experts caution about the impact of synthetic media on decision-making processes and society.
- Despite the potential for beneficial applications of generative AI, the lack of oversight necessitates consumers to verify content authenticity.
- There are techniques to detect fake images and videos, such as identifying details like flawed hand positions, inconsistent eye reflections, and incoherent backgrounds.
Supporting women on a journey to fulfilment at WRC: A personal development programme equipping a cohort of ten women with the tools to remodel their lives over ...
royalgazette.com/article/article/20240422/supporting-women-on-a-journey-to-fulfilment-at-wrc/
Experts are worried students use AI to write papers. And millions are, new data shows
qz.com/how-many-students-use-ai-write-papers-1851407205
More STEM grads? Create jobs first: PETALING JAYA: More high-skilled jobs are needed if Malaysian students are to take up science, technology ...
thestar.com.my/news/nation/2024/04/07/more-stem-grads-create-jobs-first
Manabadi AP 10th Results 2024: How to check SSC marks at results.bse.ap.gov.in: AP SSC 10th Results 2024: Students who appeared for the exam can check their ...
indianexpress.com/education/exams/manabadi-ap-10th-results-2024-how-to-check-ssc-marks-at-results-bse-ap-gov-in-9264089/
Education experts push for mandatory art modules across all disciplines: Grace Baguma, re-echoed the need for art education, highlighting its potential to boost ...
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Unable to find a school for their son, a Downers Grove family navigates special education with no answers
chicagotribune.com/2024/04/08/downers-grove-special-education/
Hispanic students account for vast majority of growth in degree completion: Hispanic students accounted for the vast majority of the growth in the number of ...
thehill.com/homenews/education/4582663-hispanic-students-account-for-vast-majority-of-growth-in-degree-completion/
Dos diplomas à desconexão: Os polacos estudam e a realidade das suas carreiras - PolandDaily24.com
polanddaily24.com/from-degrees-to-disconnection-poles-study-paths-vs-career-realities/business-tech/39857
6,034 new contract teachers placed in schools nationwide, says ministry: KUALA LUMPUR: A total of 6,034 new contract teachers have been placed in schools ...
thestar.com.my/news/nation/2024/04/17/6034-new-contract-teachers-placed-in-schools-nationwide-says-ministry
We teach the Bible to public school students. Critics should stop freaking out about it.
usatoday.com/story/opinion/2024/04/16/bible-god-public-schools-constitution-religion-classes/73301889007/
Wife of technical board chair arrested for certificate business : She confessed to receiving Tk 300,000 from a technical institute director of Kushtia ...
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Oracle offers up to 10,000 training slots in S’pore to tap AI boom, to open new data centre in July
straitstimes.com/singapore/oracle-offers-up-to-10000-training-slots-in-s-pore-to-tap-ai-boom-to-open-new-data-centre-in-july
Embracing the Eid spirit to transform education - Academia - The Jakarta Post: Embracing the Eid spirit to transform education - Academia - The Jakarta Post
thejakartapost.com/opinion/2024/04/09/embracing-the-eid-spirit-to-transform-education.html
Outpouring of grief and memories: PETALING JAYA: There has been an outpouring of condolences, grief and fond memories as students of SMK Assunta here ...
thestar.com.my/news/nation/2024/04/08/outpouring-of-grief-and-memories
Jill Biden rallies women, teachers for the Biden-Harris ticket in Bloomington speeches
startribune.com/jill-biden-travels-to-minnesota-to-campaign-for-biden-harris-ticket/600360189/
DeSantis signs flurry of education bills: The new laws include a mandate that kids learn the "dangers and evils" of communism starting in kindergarten.
axios.com/local/miami/2024/04/17/ron-desantis-communism-florida-schools
Unpaid internships are one thing, but paying to work? That’s absurd: The most recent school term has been educational for me and exhausting for my flatmate … and ...
smh.com.au/business/the-economy/unpaid-internships-are-one-thing-but-paying-to-work-that-s-absurd-20240415-p5fjrn.html
Cruellest education cuts hurt students the most: It is clear that this government does not see itself as the defender, let alone champion, of public education ...
smh.com.au/national/nsw/cruellest-education-cuts-hurt-students-the-most-20240410-p5finc.html
Secondary schools to be re-categorised into three: The groups will be for sciences, humanities and sports but one can offer a combination ...
standardmedia.co.ke/education/article/2001492680/secondary-schools-to-be-re-categorised-into-three
Inspired by the memory of her friend and teammate, Andrew student advocates for organ donation
chicagotribune.com/2024/04/14/inspired-by-the-memory-of-her-friend-and-teammate-andrew-student-advocates-for-organ-donation/
Public schools have an image problem, even without funding cuts: Enrolments at public schools have been dropping and this is cited as a key reason behind a ...
smh.com.au/politics/nsw/public-schools-have-an-image-problem-even-without-funding-cuts-20240410-p5fip8.html
Opposition advocates for a school feeding policy: Presenting an alternative budget to the Education Committee of Parliament chaired by Twesigye Ntamuhiira ...
newvision.co.ug/articledetails/NV_186022
Parkway sub tore down Pride and Black Lives Matter signs. He has no regrets.: The substitute teacher and legislative candidate was escorted from the high school ...
stltoday.com/news/local/education/parkway-sub-tore-down-pride-and-black-lives-matter-signs-he-has-no-regrets/article_50119c8a-f9d8-11ee-a94b-2fcf2049cc85.html
Anti-bullying platform receives 41 complaints in less than a week, minister says: An online platform (stop-bullying.gov.gr) established to address violence and ...
ekathimerini.com/news/1236534/anti-bullying-platform-receives-41-complaints-in-less-than-a-week-minister-says/
Exhibit, showcase spotlight Portland schools’ student artists : Portland Art Museum hosts "HeART of Portland" event celebrating arts education in ...
oregonlive.com/entertainment/2024/04/exhibit-showcase-spotlight-portland-schools-student-artists.html
Highgate Basic receives 1500 gallon water tank to boost school’s supply: ST MARY, Jamaica— The Highgate Basic School in St Mary recently received a 1500 ...
jamaicaobserver.com/2024/04/21/highgate-basic-receives-1500-gallon-water-tank-boost-schools-supply/
Gender mainstreaming is key factor in economic growth, First Lady Rachel Ruto says
standardmedia.co.ke/national/article/2001493116/gender-mainstreaming-is-key-factor-in-economic-growth-rachel-ruto-says
School food plan wins global innovation award as it scales up its reach: F4E has served more than 40 million meals to date and has scaled 30 times since 2020 to ...
standardmedia.co.ke/enterprise/article/2001493407/school-food-plan-wins-global-innovation-award-as-it-scales-up-its-reach
College degree: New Englanders asked if college cost is worth it: Emerson College Polling and the Globe Magazine partnered on a sweeping survey of adults around ...
bostonglobe.com/2024/04/11/magazine/survey-is-a-college-degree-still-worth-the-cost/
Why student-loan forgiveness through PSLF will soon be paused: Student-loan company MOHELA will no longer be the sole processor of the Public Service Loan ...
businessinsider.com/what-is-happening-with-public-service-loan-forgiveness-mohela-transition-2024-4
The University Where I Teach Just Broke the $90K Annual Tuition Barrier. Gulp.: Taking classes for fun has become a thing of the past. This price tag makes it ...
slate.com/human-interest/2024/04/yearly-tuition-hike-colleges-universities-yale-boston.html
Small private colleges are struggling to keep their doors open as declining enrollment leads to financial instability
cnn.com/2024/04/13/us/private-colleges-closing-enrollment-decline/
'Britain's strictest school' can ban Muslim prayers, court rules: High Court rules in favour of Michaela Community School in London that claimed allowing prayers ...
thenationalnews.com/news/uk/2024/04/16/britains-strictest-school-can-ban-muslim-prayers-court-rules/
Opinion | Get Tech Out of the Classroom Before It’s Too Late: The ubiquity of screens is bad for teachers, students and society.
nytimes.com/2024/04/10/opinion/schools-technology.html
TikTok owner Bytedance operates popular AI homework helper app Gauth: Gauth, with millions of downloads, has flown comparatively under the radar.
axios.com/2024/04/07/tiktok-bytedance-gauth-education-ai-app
Rochester Institute of Technology's $120 Million SHED Fuses Arts and Tech: The Student Hall for Exploration and Development at New York’s Rochester ...
bloomberg.com/news/features/2024-04-20/rochester-institute-of-technology-s-120-million-shed-fuses-arts-and-tech
Meta wants to bring students as young as 13 into metaverse: Meta Platforms Inc wants to bring its virtual reality headset into classrooms.
thestar.com.my/tech/tech-news/2024/04/16/meta-wants-to-bring-students-as-young-as-13-into-metaverse
Pupils sent home in school uniform row as trust brings in new rules: Parents have blasted the new rules as 'outrageous'
manchestereveningnews.co.uk/news/greater-manchester-news/pupils-sent-home-school-uniform-29006488
Javier Milei’s government scrambles to defuse child labor comments by president’s ally
english.elpais.com/international/2024-04-09/javier-mileis-government-scrambles-to-defuse-child-labor-comments-by-presidents-ally.html
Charter Schools establishment board pay revealed: The eight-member board will provide strategic oversight and advice on the model for the schools.
rnz.co.nz/news/national/514094/charter-schools-establishment-board-pay-revealed
Higgs says he didn't expect gender policy changes in schools to become national wave
ctvnews.ca/politics/higgs-says-he-didn-t-expect-gender-policy-changes-in-schools-to-become-national-wave-1.6842923
Meta is going to make education a lot more interesting with a Quest education product
neowin.net/news/meta-is-going-to-make-education-a-lot-more-interesting-with-a-quest-education-product/
The need to transcend carbon tunnel vision: Climate change is one of the leading global problems of our age. Last year was the world’s hottest year on record by ...
asiatimes.com/2024/04/the-need-to-transcend-carbon-tunnel-vision/
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