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Hall Pass: Your Ticket to Understanding School Board Politics, Edition #210

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Parliamentary panel moots higher education spending, says NEP's 6% GDP target unmet

A parliamentary committee has flagged current higher education funding as inadequate. It urges an increase to six percent of GDP, aligning with the National Education Policy-2020. The committee noted a lack of significant growth in enrollment ratios. The government stated allocations are based on departmental needs and within budget ceilings.

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Hall Pass: Your Ticket to Understanding School Board Politics, Edition #209

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Former Maharashtra minister files plea in Supreme Court against CBSE's 3-language rule for Class 9 students

A fresh plea filed by Dr Fauzia Khan, an educationist and former Maharashtra ministerhas been filed at the Supreme Court challenging the CBSE policy of mandating the study of three languages for Class 9 students beginning July 1. The plea contends the CBSE's move as arbitrary and unreasonable. Khan also…

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UDF govt attempting to implement PM SHRI scheme, alleges CPI(M) leader Sivankutty

Senior CPI(M) leader V Sivankutty alleged the Kerala government is spreading misinformation about the PM SHRI scheme. He stated the previous LDF government froze the agreement due to concerns over the National Education Policy. The current UDF government faces accusations of adopting contradictory stances, having opposed the scheme earlier. Discussions…

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Hall Pass: Your Ticket to Understanding School Board Politics, Edition #208

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Tamil Nadu's education policy is sufficient, no need for NEP: TN Education Minister Thiru A. Rajmohan

Tamil Nadu's Education Minister Thiru A. Rajmohan confirmed the state's firm stance against the National Education Policy and NEET. He stated that Tamil Nadu's existing education policy adequately meets the state's needs. The minister also highlighted the ongoing admission drive for the upcoming academic year and efforts to improve school…

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Hall Pass: Your Ticket to Understanding School Board Politics, Edition #207

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SC seeks Centre, NCERT's response on plea against CBSE's 3-language rule for Class 9 students

The Supreme Court will review a plea challenging the CBSE's new policy for Class 9 students. This policy mandates studying three languages, with at least two being Indian languages. The court has issued notices to the Centre, CBSE, and NCERT. This change aligns with the National Education Policy 2020 and…

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UP Governor mandates uniforms in state universities and colleges, pushes NEP and skill-based education

Uttar Pradesh Governor Anandiben Patel has directed all state universities and colleges to implement a uniform dress code, while emphasizing professional conduct among teachers and stricter monitoring of student attendance. She also called for improvements in women’s hostel facilities and the expansion of skill-based courses to enhance employability. Stressing the…

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Hall Pass: Your Ticket to Understanding School Board Politics, Edition #206

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Decided to revive scholarship for economically weak students, stop religious allowances: Bengal CM

West Bengal Chief Minister Suvendu Adhikari announced the revival of the Vivekananda Merit Scholarship Yojana. This scheme will support economically weaker students regardless of their background. The government is discontinuing religion-based financial aid. The Chief Minister also emphasized improving government educational infrastructure and implementing the National Education Policy. Efforts are…

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‘Excessive’ financial risks threaten survival of many English universities, report warns

High levels of borrowing and rapid expansion among dangers identified by Higher Education Policy Institute

The Guardian - UK

There’s a new plan to help First Nations students from daycare to uni. What does it need to work?

The federal government is promising a new policy to guide First Nations students right throughout their education careers. It will cover from the time they are in early childhood education right through to after they leave school.

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‘Opening up worlds’: Linda Burney joins UTS board with a mission to boost Aboriginal participation

Former minister helped develop Australia’s first Aboriginal education policy in the 1980s and brings decades of expertise to embattled university

Times Life

Forget Studying Abroad? Why Indian Students Are Rejecting Foreign Universities (31% Drop!)

Recent government figures show a significant decline in the number of Indian students heading overseas for higher education. According to data shared by the Ministry of Education in Parliament, the number of Indians travelling abroad for studies fell from 9.08 lakh in 2023 to 6.26 lakh in 2025 - a…

International Business Times UK

Leaked Signal Chat Shows NH Education Chair Kristin Noble Backing 'Whites-Only' Schools

Leaked Signal messages attributed to New Hampshire education committee chair Kristin Noble have ignited controversy, drawing scrutiny over remarks interpreted as endorsing segregated schools.

Evening Standard

London's pupil exodus laid bare as schools empty across capital

Nine London boroughs - including Westminster, Lambeth, Southwark, Hackney and Camden - have seen the largest falls in primary pupil numbers in the country over the last five years

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The Independent UK

Nine in 10 areas with biggest fall in primary school pupil numbers are in London

London’s steeper decline cannot be explained by falling birth rates alone, the Education Policy Institute said.

The Independent UK

Effort to repeal Ohio ban on college DEI programs, faculty strikes falls short

The petition drive seeking repeal of an Ohio law banning DEI programs and faculty strikes at public colleges and universities, and making other higher education policy changes, has fallen short of the necessary signatures

The Texas Tribune

Texas high school students’ STAAR scores show gains in STEM fields, struggles in reading and literacy

Education policy experts say the results align with Texas’ workforce goals but note that students still need help.

Latin Times

Trump Adviser Proclaims 'Children Will Be Taught to Love America' In Schools, Accused of Wanting to 'Raise a Whole Generation of Nazis'

Remarks from Stephen Miller raised alarm on Thursday as critics likened his comments about education policy to indoctrination within fascist regimes.

Al Jazeera

India’s language war: Why is Hindi sparking a north-south divide?

A decades-old spat over alleged Hindi imposition in the southern state of Tamil Nadu has erupted again. Here’s why.

The Independent UK

Civil rights groups say push to dismantle Education Department will undue hard-won gains

President Donald Trump has reopened a debate in the fight over the federal government’s role in education policy after signing an executive order to dismantle the U.S. Education Department

The Conversation

Underfunded? Overfunded? How school funding works in Australia

During the federal election campaign we can expect to hear candidates talk passionately about school funding. This is one of the most contentious areas of education policy – and one many families and voters care deeply about.

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