Trump defends Education Department cuts: ‘We want to keep the best people’ after axing 1,300 jobs

Trump defends Education Department layoffs, claiming many workers ‘don’t work at all’ President Donald Trump has firmly defended his decision to lay off 1,300 workers at the US Department of Education, calling the cuts an essential part of his efforts to eliminate inefficiencies within the federal government. Trump’s remarks came shortly after the Education Department…

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TOSS April/May exam 2025 schedule released: Check detailed timetable for SSC and Inter exams

The Telangana Open School Society (TOSS), Hyderabad, has announced the exam schedule for the April/May 2025 session. The timetable covers both SSC and Intermediate exams, which can be accessed on the official TOSS website, telanganaopenschool.org. The theory exams will take place from April 20 to April 26, 2025, while practical exams are set for April…

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Australia’s top universities raise alarm as Trump’s crackdown puts US research funding in jeopardy

Australia’s foremost research institutions have issued a stark warning regarding the Trump administration’s abrupt restrictions on US research funding, a move that threatens to upend vital scientific collaborations. The Group of Eight (Go8), a consortium representing the nation’s most research-intensive universities, has disclosed that several Australian researchers have seen their US financial support curtailed, while…

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Why transnational education is the next big step for US higher education

Why transnational education could be the future of US higher education. (AI image) As the world grows increasingly interconnected through technology and communication, the traditional model of higher education, bound by national borders, is being redefined. Universities are beginning to look beyond their campuses and local regulations, forging international partnerships and offering innovative programs that…

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Trump backs Education Department job cuts as step toward “dream”: A path to progress or recipe for ruin?

The Trump administration has been resolute in its bid to axe the Department of Education since taking office. At times labeling it a “con job” and at others holding it accountable for the dwindling academic standards—even in innovation hubs like Silicon Valley—Trump has repeatedly signaled his intent to dismantle the department. With the recent decision…

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USDA restores over $100 million in funding to University of Maine System, Sen. Collins announces

USDA restores critical funding to University of Maine after Title IX review In a significant turn of events, the Trump administration has restored all USDA funding to the University of Maine System. The decision came after a period of uncertainty when federal funding had been frozen due to an investigation into the university’s handling of…

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How questioning ‘toxic masculinity’ sparked a fierce backlash in Marin school district

Marin school board faces fierce backlash over controversial masculinity resolution A resolution questioning the term “toxic masculinity” introduced by a Marin County school board member has triggered a fierce backlash, sparking intense debates across the district. The proposal, which sought to highlight the struggles young men face, was met with criticism from parents, educators, and…

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Gov Lamont unveils $300 million plan to provide free preschool for Connecticut families

Gov. Lamont proposes $300 million plan for free preschool in Connecticut. (Getty Images) Governor Ned Lamont announced a bold initiative on March 12, 2025, to provide free preschool education for families earning less than $100,000 per year in Connecticut. The governor introduced a $300 million funding plan aimed at addressing the state’s ongoing childcare crisis,…

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20 US states take legal action against Trump’s plan to dismantle the Education Department and cut jobs

Legal challenge filed to block Trump’s plan to cut 1,300 jobs at Education Department. (The New York Times) In a dramatic move, a coalition of Democratic-led states has filed a lawsuit to prevent President Donald Trump’s administration from following through on its controversial plans to dismantle the US Department of Education. The states argue that…

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