Stanford brings back SAT, ACT scores for Fall 2026 admissions: What students need to know

Stanford University has confirmed that standardised test scores will once again be a mandatory part of its undergraduate admissions process, beginning with the Fall 2026 application cycle. The move, which reverses a pandemic-era test-optional policy introduced in 2021, means applicants must now submit either Scholastic Assessment Test (SAT) or American College Testing (ACT) scores for…

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New school year opens under cloud of deportation anxiety, keeping immigrant students home across the US

As the back-to-school season begins across the United States, thousands of immigrant families are grappling with a deeply unsettling dilemma: Whether sending their children to class may expose them to immigration enforcement actions suggests a report by NBC News. For mixed-status households, the school gates now represent more than just an entrance to education; they…

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Columbia and Brown to spill admissions data to Trump administration: Why it could be dangerous for students

For all its chest-thumping about “protecting meritocracy,” the Trump administration has quietly engineered something far more consequential than a policy shift: A looming federal admissions surveillance regime—and it has bought the keys to elite university gates with hard cash. Columbia and Brown, two of America’s most storied universities, have just paid their way out of…

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7 Indian-origin scientists in the US: Where they studied and how it shaped their careers

Indian-origin scientists have become some of the most influential figures in American science, technology, and policy. Many began their journeys in Indian classrooms and went on to pursue higher education and research in top U.S. universities. Their stories show how education can shape not just careers, but also the direction of global scientific progress. Venkatraman…

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US Department of Education to reform special needs programs with more access, choice, and new learning models

The US Department of Education is moving toward a significant overhaul of its special needs programs, aiming to offer students with disabilities more personalized options, greater access, and innovative approaches to learning. This shift signals a new era in how special education is delivered across the country, with a focus on flexibility and family empowerment….

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Explained: America’s Education Freedom Accounts programme; know who is eligible, how to apply and more

America’s Education Freedom Accounts programme New Hampshire’s Education Freedom Accounts (EFA) programme has quickly evolved into one of the most expansive school voucher systems in the U.S. The initiative allows eligible families to use public funds for private schooling, homeschooling, tutoring, and educational materials, bypassing the traditional public school route.From just over 5,300 students in…

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Pennsylvania universities are resorting to layoffs: Here is why

Universities across Pennsylvania are increasingly resorting to layoffs, campus closures, and mergers: a direct result of declining enrollment, stagnant public funding, and rising operational costs.According to a report by the National Center for Education Statistics, enrollment at US institutions of higher education dropped by 15% between 2010 and 2021, placing long-term pressure on college finances….

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A harsh reset for US higher ed? Nebraska’s largest public university plans major cuts and tuition hike

The University of Nebraska-Lincoln (UNL), the state’s flagship public university, is preparing to overhaul its academic and financial model amid growing fiscal pressure. With rising operational costs, limited state funding, and internal deficits, the institution is weighing a mix of tuition hikes and academic program reductions: a move that reflects deeper cracks in the US…

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