Times of India

Georgia’s DeKalb County Schools superintendent, Devon Horton, has been indicted on 17 federal charges, including wire fraud, embezzlement, and tax evasion, for allegedly running a $280,000 kickback scheme while leading Illinois’ Evanston-Skokie School District. Prosecutors claim Horton and associates used shell companies to defraud taxpayers. He’s suspended with pay pending trial.

Elite Ivy League universities have played a crucial role in shaping Nobel Peace Prize winners. Institutions like Harvard, Columbia, and Princeton have provided the intellectual foundation and connections for leaders in diplomacy and human rights. Their graduates have made significant contributions to global peace through their work in conflict resolution and advocacy.

Alberta's public schools are facing closures due to a teachers' strike, intensifying debate over public funding for private schools. A citizen petition could trigger a referendum on whether to halt these allocations. Critics argue this diverts funds from understaffed public institutions, while private schools warn of accessibility issues and potential tuition hikes.

Vivek Ramaswamy advocates for a revamped US education system. He believes schools must go beyond academics to build student confidence, physical fitness, and civic understanding. Ramaswamy envisions integrating mental health support, healthier school meals, and requiring all high schoolers to pass the immigrant civics test. This approach aims to produce well-rounded, resilient, and engaged citizens ready for modern challenges.

Vivek Ramaswamy advocates for an 'Americans First' approach to immigration, including H-1B visas. He proposes a merit-based system prioritizing skills and economic contribution, with higher fees to ensure employers truly need foreign talent. Ramaswamy stressed border security as a prerequisite for effective legal immigration reforms, aiming to strengthen the US workforce and communities.

The Union Public Service Commission has announced the Combined Defence Services Examination II, 2025 results. Nine thousand eighty-five candidates have cleared the written test. These successful aspirants will now proceed to the Service Selection Board interviews. This marks a significant step towards joining the Indian Military Academy, Indian Naval Academy, Air Force Academy, and Officers Training Academy.

Michigan has approved a significant $24 billion education budget for the upcoming 2025-26 school year. This decision brings an end to months of uncertainty for school districts across the state. The new budget ensures over $10,000 per student and maintains vital programs like free meals and transportation. Schools can now confidently plan staffing and essential services for the year ahead.

New York high school seniors can apply to nearly 130 colleges and universities for free this fall, a program entering its third year. This initiative aims to remove financial barriers and boost undergraduate enrollment, which remains below pre-pandemic levels. CUNY and SUNY are participating, alongside several private institutions, to encourage more students to pursue higher education.

Asia's higher education sector has significantly strengthened its global standing, with several universities now ranking among the top 50 worldwide according to the Times Higher Education World University Rankings 2026. China leads in research and industry collaboration, while Singapore and Hong Kong excel in attracting international talent and fostering global connections.

THE World University Rankings 2026: The THE World University Rankings 2026 highlight the US dominance in global higher education with 13 universities placing in the top 20. Institutions like MIT, Princeton, Harvard, and Stanford lead the pack, showcasing strengths in research, teaching, and industry partnerships. However, uneven performance is evident, with some universities slipping in rankings amid shifting global and domestic dynamics. The list reflects both the resilience and challenges facing US higher education today.

Nine British universities are establishing campuses in India, a significant step in bilateral academic collaboration. This initiative provides Indian students access to world-class higher education domestically, strengthening educational ties and boosting the UK economy. The expansion aims to deepen science and technology links and address growing demand for higher education in India.

Massachusetts 8th graders struggled on their first Civics MCAS, with only 39% meeting expectations. This reflects challenges like a new test, limited instructional time, Covid disruptions and vague standards. Teachers also face political sensitivities and varying preparation. Addressing these issues requires prioritising depth, extending time and investing in professional development for better civic education.

NEET PG 2025 counselling, managed by MCC, is set to commence in mid-October for postgraduate medical admissions. The process involves multiple rounds including AIQ, Deemed Universities, and Central Universities, with registration, choice filling, seat allotment, and reporting to colleges as key steps. Eligibility requires NEET PG qualification, Indian nationality, completed internship, and medical registration.

The Board of Secondary Education, Assam, has extended the application deadline for the HSLC 2026 examinations. Students now have until October 21, 2025, to submit their forms. Payments can be made until October 24, 2025. This extension accommodates the festive season. The HSLC exams are scheduled for February-March 2026. Candidates must complete the process to be eligible.

Laptops empower students to transition from passive learning to active creation, fostering essential future-ready skills. They serve as laboratories for coding, studios for design, and sandboxes for experimentation, enabling students to build ideas, apps, and stories. This shift redefines classrooms, equipping students with the agency to imagine, test, and produce.

The UKPSC has announced the PCS Prelims Result 2025. Candidates can check their roll numbers on the official website. Those who cleared the prelims will now prepare for the descriptive Mains examination. This is a crucial step in the recruitment process for administrative posts in Uttarakhand. The Mains exam schedule will be released soon.

The RPSC has announced the RAS mains result 2025, with 2,461 candidates declared successful. The mains exam was held on June 17 and 18, 2025, across multiple centres in Rajasthan in two shifts daily. Over 21,000 candidates qualified for the mains, following nearly 3.75 lakh prelims attendees. The result PDF is available on the official RPSC website. A total of 1,096 posts will be filled through this recruitment process.

PM Internship Scheme 2025: The PM Internship Scheme 2025 offers 12-month internships to youth aged 18-24 across India’s top 500 companies in sectors like banking, energy, and hospitality. Targeting 1.25 lakh interns initially, it provides financial support, insurance, and practical experience. Eligible candidates with ITI, diploma, or degree qualifications can apply online free of charge. The scheme aims to enhance skill development and employment opportunities, bridging academic learning with real-world work environments.

The Railway Recruitment Board (RRB) has confirmed that the RRB NTPC CBT 2 admit card has not yet been released. Fake news circulating on social media about its availability is false. Candidates are urged to download their admit cards only from official regional RRB websites once released. The CBT 2 exam is scheduled for October 13, 2025, with 11,558 vacancies for graduate and undergraduate posts.

US President Donald Trump has been nominated for the 2025 Nobel Peace Prize amid international endorsements. This article explores the educational backgrounds of the four American presidents who previously won the Nobel Peace Prize: Theodore Roosevelt, Woodrow Wilson, Jimmy Carter, and Barack Obama. It details their academic achievements, presidential tenures, reasons for receiving the prize, and current status, highlighting their diverse educational journeys from Harvard and Princeton to the US Naval Academy and beyond.