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The University of Houston System will discontinue its undergraduate religious studies degree due to persistently low enrollment, a decision approved by the board of regents. While the program formally closes in 2032, a minor in religious studies will remain, allowing continued access to the subject. This move reflects broader trends of declining student interest in liberal arts programs nationwide.

Jharkhand is shifting its education focus from access to learning outcomes, addressing foundational literacy and numeracy gaps with targeted programs. The state is actively recruiting teachers and implementing a Teacher Need Assessment to enhance professional competency. Initiatives like the Savitribai Phule Kishori Samriddhi Yojana are crucial for girls' continued education beyond secondary school.

Amazon founder Jeff Bezos has sharply criticized New York City's public school spending, likening its inefficiencies to a poorly run business. He argued that substantial funds aren't reaching teachers, despite high per-student costs. Bezos also dismissed 'tax-the-rich' policies, advocating for identifying and solving root causes of economic struggles instead.

Electric vehicles are now outnumbering diesel vehicles in Kolkata, with registration data from the Public Vehicles Department in Beltala showing a significant decline in diesel unit enrollments. This trend aligns with the central government's clean energy initiatives and a call to reduce fossil fuel consumption.

Jharkhand has celebrated a groundbreaking milestone with zero dropouts in primary schools, a remarkable improvement from 6.41% in the academic year 2014-15. The fall in upper primary and secondary dropout rates reflects promising trends, particularly in higher secondary education, where girls’ enrolment has surged. Yet, the future might be clouded by declining student performance and an alarming lack of teachers.

Harvard University is implementing a new grading policy to combat grade inflation, limiting A grades to 20% of students starting in 2027. This move aims to restore the meaning of top grades and reduce pressure on students to maintain perfect transcripts. The decision comes amid broader scrutiny of academic standards in higher education.

The national average of integrated schools stands at 5.4%

Jharkhand is making strides in school enrollment and reducing dropouts, yet faces challenges in learning outcomes and secondary education transition. The state is implementing reforms like Schools of Excellence, digital classrooms, and vocational training to enhance quality and opportunities for students across urban and rural areas.

Manipur HSLC Result 2026: Manipur Board of Secondary Education (BOSEM) has declared the HSLC 2026 results with an overall pass percentage of 88.74%, slightly lower than the previous two years. Out of 36,579 candidates who appeared, 32,459 passed. Private schools led with 92.34% success, while government schools lagged at 77.63%. The results also show a marginal gender gap and continued NEP-aligned grading system without marks, alongside provisions for re-scrutiny, re-admission, and provisional certification processes.

Engineering remains a powerful career option, but AI has changed its terms. Routine coding is getting automated, entry-level work is being compressed, and the old B.Tech-to-job promise looks less secure. The opportunity now belongs to students who combine fundamentals, AI fluency, domain understanding and judgement — not those who treat engineering as just another coding degree.

Government school enrollment in India has significantly dropped over two decades, with parents increasingly favoring private schools for English-medium education and perceived better job prospects. However, many low-fee private institutions struggle with poor learning outcomes and inadequate infrastructure, raising concerns about educational quality and equity across the nation.

Goa University is set to launch integrated five-year master's programs in 2026-27, bypassing state government approval. This move sparks conflict with the government and college principals, who fear declining undergraduate enrollments and financial burdens. The Forum of Principals has appealed to the Governor, urging intervention to protect affiliated colleges and ensure balanced higher education development.