Musk-led DOGE slashes education research contracts ‘conveniently’: Is the academic edge of America at risk? – The Times of India

Since returning to office, President Donald J. Trump has intensified efforts to curtail federal spending, targeting what his administration deems inefficient programs and agencies. Among the sectors hit hardest: education.The…

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Trump’s buyout plan shakes Education Department: Federal employees face uncertain future with no legal protection – The Times of India

The Trump administration’s controversial buyout plan for federal employees including those in the Education Department, released in January, has ignited a widespread discourse across government agencies. The initiative, which offered…

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Math crisis under Trump 2.0: Can Linda McMahon save US students from flunking fractions and dodging decimals? – Times of India

Image via Mark Wilson/Getty Images As America grapples with a declining trajectory in mathematics proficiency, the National Assessment of Educational Progress (NAEP) 2024 report delivers a sobering reality check: Only…

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US colleges seek extension for gainful employment report, delaying key financial aid and student outcomes data past Biden’s presidency – Times of India

Colleges Plead for Yet Another Extension: Colleges and universities across the United States are calling on the Department of Education to extend the deadline for reporting requirements under President Biden’s…

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