Two decades after Hurricane Katrina, New Orleans is rehiring black teachers laid off during school reform – The Times of India

New Orleans is rehiring black teachers laid off during school reform after Hurricane Katrina When Hurricane Katrina struck New Orleans in August 2005, the storm not only caused catastrophic flooding…

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India’s education spending divide: Urban families face nine times higher school expenses than rural households – The Times of India

Urban Indian families face nine times higher school expenses than rural households Education in India is often described as the great equaliser, but for millions of families, it comes at…

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NYC students’ English and math test scores climb, yet deep academic divides persist unchanged – Times of India

New York City’s latest standardized test results reveal a paradox that has long haunted its education system: Performance is climbing, yet the gulf between its highest and lowest achievers remains…

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Trump’s school choice push: Empowering families or adding to their burden? – The Times of India

US President Donald Trump President Donald Trump is fixated on his ideology of expanding school choice, positioning it as the heart of his education agenda. In reshaping the US Department…

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