Student loan interest resumes on August 1: What 7.7 million SAVE plan borrowers need to know – Times of India

Student loan interest under SAVE plan to resume August 1 onwards. From August 1, interest will start accruing again on federal student loans under the SAVE repayment plan, affecting more…

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AI in schools just got federal backing, but will US Education Department survive long enough for the change? – Times of India

The US Department of Education has officially encouraged schools to adopt artificial intelligence (AI) tools in classrooms, releasing detailed guidance this week on how existing federal grants can support AI…

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Trump administration threatens to cut federal funds for schools over diversity, equity, and inclusion programs – The Times of India

Education Secretary Linda McMahon under scrutiny over Trump administration’s diversity crackdown in schools. (AP Photo/Ben Curtis) The Trump administration has escalated its efforts to reshape US public education by threatening…

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Trump backs Education Department job cuts as step toward “dream”: A path to progress or recipe for ruin? – The Times of India

The Trump administration has been resolute in its bid to axe the Department of Education since taking office. At times labeling it a "con job" and at others holding it…

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Democrats press DOJ for answers on education cuts: Will GOP turn over a new leaf or look the other way? – The Times of India

The battle over federal education funding has reached a boiling point as Democratic lawmakers press the Department of Justice (DOJ) for answers regarding nearly $900 million in recently terminated contracts…

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Thousands of federal workers including educators, veterans, and medical researchers hit by mass layoffs in DOGE-fueled chaos – The Times of India

In a drastic move to shrink the federal workforce, thousands of government employees have been handed layoff notices, igniting widespread confusion and frustration. Among the hardest hit are special educators,…

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DOGE doesn’t ask, it takes: How Elon Musk’s secret task force is ripping through the Education Department – The Times of India

Elon Musk's DOGE takes over Education Department like it's their new game of thrones Elon Musk's venture into government efficiency has taken a curious turn, with his secretive task force,…

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Assam Government to Boost Digital Classes to Reduce School Dropout Rates – Times of India

GUWAHATI: Assam Education Minister Ranoj Pegu on Thursday affirmed the state government's commitment to integrating digital classes with traditional physical teaching in schools. This initiative aims to modernize the education…

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Gujarat Government to Organise Child Fairs in Over 30,000 Schools for Grades 1-8 – Times of India

AHMEDABAD: The Gujarat government announced on Monday that it will hold child and life skills fairs in over 30,000 schools for grades 1–8."The Education Department is committed to organising child…

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