Education
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Philadelphia Schools Shift to Virtual Learning Amid Blizzard
The School District of Philadelphia implemented virtual learning due to a blizzard and recommended closing 20 schools, citing efficiency concerns.
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Hunter Professor Allyson Friedman Faces Review After Racist Remarks Go Viral
Hunter College associate professor Allyson Friedman is under review after a viral video showed her making racist remarks at a NYC school meeting.
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World Book Day 2026 Celebrations Focus on Young Readers
World Book Day 2026 on March 5th will see hundreds of pupils receive ‘Bear Rescue’ books and engage in ‘Percy Jackson’ themed activities to foster a love for reading.
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Massachusetts Schools Brace for Closures Amid Blizzard Warning
Massachusetts schools are poised for widespread closures and delays on Monday, February 23, as a major blizzard is expected to bring up to two feet of snow and hazardous conditions. Residents are urged to monitor local announcements.
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NEET 2026 Registration Opens for Medical Admissions
The National Testing Agency has announced the opening of NEET (UG) – 2026 registration for undergraduate medical courses in India.
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GATE 2026 Provisional Answer Key Released by IIT Guwahati
The Indian Institute of Technology Guwahati has published the provisional answer key and response sheet for GATE 2026, enabling candidates to calculate their probable scores ahead of the March 19 results.
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Jamia Millia Islamia Opens 2026 Entrance Exam Registration
Jamia Millia Islamia has opened registration for its 2026 entrance exams for undergraduate and postgraduate courses. Prospective students must apply by March 25 to secure admission.
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HPBOSE Releases Rejected Candidates List for LDR Exam 2026
The Himachal Pradesh Board of School Education (HPBOSE) released a list of 97 candidates rejected for the LDR Exam 2026. This pre-exam announcement on February 20 clarifies the final roster for 1,427 teaching posts.
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Grand Erie Schools Face Lingering Ice After Storm Closures
Grand Erie District School Board schools remain impacted by lingering ice on February 20 after two days of closures due to freezing rain, affecting student safety and regional operations.
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Japan-based Machamae International Foundation Announces 2027 Scientific Research Scholarships
Japan-based Machamae International Foundation announces its 2027 scholarships for research in natural sciences, engineering, medicine, and agriculture.
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Sprayberry High Lockdown Lifted Amid Suspected Hoax Weapon Report
Sprayberry High School in Marietta, Georgia, enacted a Code Red lockdown Thursday following a 911 call reporting a student with a weapon, which police later determined to be a suspected hoax.
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Lourdes University to Cease Operations After Spring Semester 2026
Lourdes University in Sylvania, Ohio, will close permanently at the end of the 2026 Spring semester due to financial pressures, marking the end of its 68-year legacy.
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Hampshire Councils Collect £1M from 14,000 School Fines
Hampshire councils issued over 14,000 fines for unauthorised school absences in 2024/25. These fines generated more than £1 million in revenue.
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Bowmore School Staffing Upheaval Prompts Toronto Rallies
Parents and teachers at Bowmore Road Junior and Senior Public School in Toronto have rallied this week, protesting the unprecedented termination and suspension of multiple educators and administrators amidst concerns over a new instructional model and safety issues.
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Alpha School’s $65,000 AI Model: What’s Behind the Headlines
Alpha School, a private K-12 institution, ignited a national debate in late January 2026 with its AI-driven curriculum, high tuition, and unconventional approach to learning, spearheaded by co-founder MacKenzie Price.