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Bible stories might be made required reading for Texas public school students
Politics Bible stories would be required reading under controversial proposal for Texas public schools April 8, 2026 / 7:02 AM EDT / CBS/AP Add CBS News on Google Biblical stories like Jonah and the whale would be required reading for Texas public schools students under proposals that are putting the state at the center of renewed contentious wrangling over the role of religion in classrooms. Religious leaders, teachers, parents and students spent hours Tuesday before the state education board a...
Abu Dhabi schools tighten attendance rule, track absences in distance learning
[Editor's Note: Follow Khaleej Times live blog amid US-Israel-Iran ceasefire for the latest regional developments.]Private schools in Abu Dhabi are making their absence tracking stricter for distance learning. New rules from the Abu Dhabi Department of Education and Knowledge (Adek) make it clear that online classes should be just as rigorous as in-person ones.Under the new policy, schools are using organised, step-by-step systems to record absences and spot patterns early. These systems aim to...
Colleges are trying to boost student voting. A Trump probe freezes data for that work
To figure out how to boost student voting, colleges have relied on a study about campus voter registration and turnout rates. A Trump administration investigation has cut schools off from new data.(Image credit: Angela Weiss)
Anger over reading list for Texas public schools that includes bible stories like Jonah and the Whale
NewsWorldAmericasAnger over reading list for Texas public schools that includes bible stories like Jonah and the Whale Religious leaders, teachers, parents, and students spent hours arguing over the listHeather Hollingsworth Wednesday 08 April 2026 08:15 BSTBookmarkBookmark popoverRemoved from bookmarksClose popover{"translations":{"comments":"Go to comments","share":"Share","copyLink":"Copy link","bookmark":"Bookmark","removeBookmark":"Remove bookmark"},"showComments":false,"showBookmark":true,...
Student loan interest rate decision 'short-term intervention'
Student loan interest rate decision 'short-term intervention'The Government has capped rates at six per cent, but experts said it didn't address the underlying issuesCommentsMoneySteven Smith Content Editor07:16, 08 Apr 2026View 3 ImagesThe Government has made a decision on student loans(Image: Pexels)The interest rates on Plan 2 student loans are set to be capped at six per cent, but experts warn it's "a plaster on an already festering wound". The Government is cap...
Gulf News Edufair Dubai puts focus on study choices, careers
Whether you are about to start university or still in high school and weighing your study options, getting accurate guidance on courses, careers and emerging fields is becoming essential as education paths grow more complex and linked to industry demands.As students seek clearer insights into their academic and career options, Gulf News Edufair returns to Dubai from May 8 to 10 at The H Hotel, featuring more than 35 universities from the UAE and overseas.Now in its 10th edition, the three-day e...
Watch: Sharjah teachers deliver gifts to children’s doorsteps amid closures
[Editor's Note: Follow Khaleej Times live blog amid US-Israel-Iran ceasefire for the latest regional developments.]In a heartwarming display of dedication and compassion, teachers from Wasit 2 Nursery in Sharjah have launched a unique initiative to keep the spirits of their young students high during the current nursery closures.The initiative, aptly named “From Our Nursery to Your Homes,” saw teachers Safaa Al Mazmi and Sheikha Al Suwaidi take to the streets in their personal vehicle...
Books changed my life, says Queen's first reading hero
Books changed my life, says Queen's first reading hero41 minutes agoShareSaveAdd as preferred on GoogleIan JonesSelina Brown said her award represented everyone who supported her work and the festivalYvonne Brissettin BirminghamSelina Brown poured over books as a child, enthralled at the wonders leaping from the pages.Now, as a mother of three and founder of the Black British Book Festival, she has been named the UK's first National Reading Hero by Queen Camilla, who gave her the inaug...
Could Philippines’ declining literacy affect its status as help desk hub?
The Philippine call centre industry is a juggernaut, employing over a million and generating billions in revenue. Its workers’ voices are a familiar sound for callers from around the world, the nation’s deep pool of English speakers underpinning the country’s rise into a global hub for customer service outsourcing. Artificial intelligence is shaping up to be a huge disruptive force but another, more insidious problem is emerging – an education system that is producing graduates who were never...
Islamabad's NIC swaps traditional career fair for startup matchmaking expo
Islamabad's National Incubation Centre (NIC) hosted a Founder’s Fair from April 6 to 8, allowing for a curated, high-energy networking expo that bridges the gap between high-growth startups and top talent. By replacing traditional career fairs with direct matchmaking, co-founder pairing, and on-the-spot hiring opportunities, the event aimed to connect innovative startups with students for high impact roles. View this post on Instagr...
When crisis hits, universities must become anchors of stability
Universities are often seen as places of discovery, intellectual growth, and personal transformation. Yet their true value becomes most visible during times of crisis. Wars, regional tensions, and global disruptions test not only governments and institutions, but also the resilience of individuals and communities. In such moments, universities must rise beyond their classical instructional role. They must become anchors of stability, beacon of compassion, and strength for their students.The cur...
Interest rate cap on student loans 'is just tinkering round the edges'
Interest rate cap on student loans 'is just tinkering round the edges'Get your news delivered straight to you - sign up to the Morning Mail newsletter for FREE to be first with the day's biggest stories By SOPHIE CHURCH - POLITICAL REPORTER Published: 23:24, 7 April 2026 | Updated: 23:24, 7 April 2026 e-mail View comments
School from hell where TWO female teachers have been fired over claims they attacked children
School from hell where TWO female teachers have been fired over claims they attacked childrenSign up for our US Editor's Picks newsletter to get all the best exclusive stories By ALYSSA GUZMAN, US NEWS REPORTER Published: 21:53, 7 April 2026 | Updated: 21:54, 7 April 2026 e-mail View comments
How Great Leaders Can Drive Big Change
Persistence separates great leaders from everyone else according to Matt McKnight, CEO of Perimeter. He joined Bloomberg Open Interest to talk about why the most impactful leaders choose problems that seem unsolvable and stay with them anyway. He says you will hear no, that will not work or we have tried that before, but if you understand your domain, think from first principles, and bring others along, you can change entire industries. (Source: Bloomberg)
Charity cleared after claims it forced pupils to send Valentine’s Day cards to asylum seekers
Watchdog finds complaints against City of Sanctuary UK were ‘misleading and false’ after online attacks over its migrant welcome projectA refugee charity subjected to vicious social media attacks over a migrant welcome project in schools has been cleared after watchdogs found allegations it encouraged pupils to send Valentine’s Day cards to asylum seekers were misleading and false.City of Sanctuary UK came under fire last year after rumours spread online that under its schools programme, childre...
Department of Education investigates Massachusetts school district over transgender bathroom policy
FIRST ON FOX: The Department of Education has launched an investigation into a Massachusetts public school district for allegedly allowing students at K-12 schools to use bathrooms and locker rooms based on their self-defined gender identity, rather than biological sex, while forcing students to integrate and preventing parents from changing the policy.Westford County Public Schools’ (WPS) policy surrounding "Transgender and Gender Nonconforming Students" allows students to use restrooms and loc...
PMDC to hold exam for medical students seeking transfer to Pakistani institutions on May 16
ISLAMABAD: The Pakistan Medical and Dental Council (PMDC) on Tuesday announced its plan to hold the National Equivalence Board (NEB) examination on May 16, with the PMDC chairperson terming it the “best opportunity” for students affected by the US-Israeli war on Iran. The PMDC conducts the NEB exam twice a year to assess the knowledge, clinical skills, and professional competence of students who have partially completed medical or dental education abroad and seek transfer to/ admission in Pakist...
ICE arrested more than 800 people after tips from TSA, investigation shows
Reuters uncovers that the TSA shared more than 31,000 traveler records with ICE for immigration enforcementSign up for the Breaking News US email to get newsletter alerts in your inboxUS Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) arrested more than 800 people following tips shared by federal airport security officials from the start of Donald Trump’s second presidency through February 2026, according to internal agency data reviewed by Reuters – a figure far above what was previously publicly kno...
Pakistan launches semiconductor training program
ISLAMABAD: The Ministry of IT and Telecom of Pakistan has launched a new training initiative the Upskilling Training Program (USTP) aimed at developing skills in the semiconductor sector, as part of a wider government plan to strengthen Pakistan’s position in the global technology market. The USTP program, introduced under the National Semiconductor HR Development Program -NSHRDP, (INSPIRE) is backed by a budget of Rs. 4.844 billion and is a flagship initiative of Prime Minister of Pakistan, She...
Student claiming RMIT is ‘complicit in genocide’ in social media post faces misconduct action
Student accused of sharing a video of the university’s defence and aerospace research centre with the RMIT Students for Palestine Instagram accountFollow our Australia news live blog for latest updatesGet our breaking news email, free app or daily news podcastAn RMIT University student faces potential suspension over a video accusing the institution of being “complicit in genocide” in Gaza, because of its defence and aerospace research centre’s ties to weapons companies.RMIT has argued the video...