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Private education sector’s contribution to economy rises: BBS
The private education sector has generated employment at a slow rate, yet its contribution to the economy has risen at a higher rate, according to the latest survey report of the Bangladesh Bureau of Statistics (BBS). In 2023, the sector's gross...

BDM in the Spotlight: Nicholas Van Den Heuvel, ORDE Financial
What’s a goal that you aim to achieve in your role? One of my key goals is to consistently deliver value through education, support, and tailored solutions. I aim to be a trusted advisor who brokers can rely on not just for product knowledge, but...

Govt taking steps for economic development of merged districts in KPK: PM
Prime Minister Muhammad Shehbaz Sharif on Thursday assured that the federal government was taking all possible steps for the economic development of the merged districts and welfare of its people. He was speaking to a delegation of tribal elders...
Henrico Board of Supervisors approves new townhouse development in push to create more affordable housing in Eastern Henrico
Henrico’s Board of Supervisors approved a rezoning request that permits a new development of as many as 99 townhouses east of Sandston in a 5-0 vote at their July 22 meeting, with Varina District Supervisor Tyrone Nelson saying the development...

Pain for parents as Treasury says Gov't cannot afford free education anymore
The government is admitting it can no longer fully fund free education in public primary and secondary schools. Treasury Cabinet Secretary John Mbadi says the financial burden is too heavy for the State to sustain, forcing a cut in capitation...

Education coordinator makes Whitefish Trail an inclusive place to learn and connect
Attend a wildflower walk, mushroom hunt, bear aware event, biking clinic or any outdoor extravaganza hosted on the Whitefish Trail, and you’ll likely be greeted at the trailhead by Haley King, eager, friendly and full of outdoor knowledge. King is...

New science minister faces urgent tasks in AI, research and talent retention
Published: 25 Jul. 2025, 00:01 Audio report: written by reporters, read by AI Oh Se-jung The author is a professor emeritus of physics and astronomy and a former president of Seoul National University. Bae Kyung-hoon was officially appointed...

Develop whistle blower policy against cultism – Deputy Governor advises Abia varsity
The Deputy Governor of Abia State, Ikechukwu Emetu, has charged the governing council and management of Abia State University, Uturu, to take a firm stance against cult activities and other social vices that negate the philosophy of academic...
529 updates in ‘One Big, Beautiful Bill’ give South Carolina families even more flexibility for educational savings
As administrator of South Carolina’s Future Scholar 529 Plan, I’m happy to share that recent passage of the One Big, Beautiful Bill Act spells good news for South Carolina families who are using tax-advantaged 529 savings plans to save for their...

Brain scans shed light on how green space might support children’s cognitive development
A large-scale study of U.S. children has found that exposure to green spaces in urban areas is associated with healthier brain development, fewer emotional and behavioral problems, and improved cognitive performance. The findings, published in the...
Madani framework remains grounded in strong moral values, national unity, says Anwar
PUTRAJAYA, July 28 — Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim today reaffirmed the government’s commitment to ensuring that Malaysia’s development under the Madani framework remains grounded in strong moral values and national unity. Speaking at a...

Push to trash Department of Education points to a darker aim
The U.S. Supreme Court last week ruled the Trump administration could continue dismantling the Department of Education. Waves of firings halted by a lower court could now resume, it seems, until all 1,400 employees are gone. The department...

Elevate-Derm 2025: Emerging Trends and Therapies in Clinical Research
At the Elevate-Derm Summer Conference from July 23 to 27, 2025, in Park City, Utah, Eileen Cheever, MPAS, PA-C, led a literature review on emerging trends and therapies in the dermatology space for 2025. This innovative research from the last year...

Opinion | State Universities in Higher Education and Research
Last Updated:July 21, 2025, 15:22 IST We are at a crossroads with respect to education. Unless we train a very large number of young men and women in an all-round holistic manner, we are doomed as an aspiring country Any modern, advanced country...
Federation combats antisemitism with security, advocacy, education
The Jewish Federation of Greater Houston is taking a comprehensive and multifaceted approach to combat the rise in antisemitism witnessed since Oct. 7, 2023. This includes increasing security support and awareness for local Jewish institutions,...

Education’s Keisha Green Hosts 2025 ELATE Summer Conference
Image Keisha Green Keisha Green, associate professor of teacher education and school improvement and chair of English Language Arts Teacher Educators (ELATE), recently hosted the 2025 ELATE Summer Conference at the College of Charleston in South...

India News | Gujarat: CM Bhupendra Patel Launches Rs 358 Crore Development Push in Gujarat's Border Region
Gandhinagar (Gujarat) [India], July 24 (ANI): Marking a new beginning of development at the border, Chief Minister Bhupendra Patel inaugurated and laid the foundation stone for various development projects worth Rs 358.37 crore from the border...

Richmond County school superintendent finalists are education veterans
The choices to lead Richmond County's schools are between the district's interim superintendent and a veteran educator who last headed a school system of 10,000 students. Dr. Malinda Cobb was the Richmond County Board of Education's associate...

World News | EAM Jaishankar Hails India-UK CETA as a Momentous Development
London [UK] July 24 (ANI): External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar on Thursday hailed the signing of the India-UK Comprehensive Economic and Trade Agreement (CETA) as a momentous development. Jaishankar said that the agreement will help stabilise...

'We could do so much more' - Dolphin research boat is in the pipeline as project continues to document incredible sightings in Sussex
A marine life research project continues to document incredible sightings off the Sussex coast – and it has big plans to do more to ‘protect the extraordinary dolphins’. The Sussex Dolphin Project was set up in 2018 as an awareness and education...