Former staff return to Education Department: How it happens and why discrimination cases continue growing

Dozens of former staffers are returning to the U.S. Education Department after being placed on administrative leave during mass layoffs in the Office for Civil Rights (OCR). The reinstatement aims to address a growing backlog of over 25,000 discrimination complaints, including cases involving race, disability, sex, and religion, as reported by the Associated Press. Despite reduced staffing levels, officials say the return of employees will help prioritise existing caseloads while ongoing legal disputes over layoffs continue.

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Fitch issues deteriorating outlook for US HE in 2026: Here’s why mergers and closures may rise

Fitch Ratings has issued a deteriorating outlook for the US higher education (HE) sector in 2026, citing a shrinking student pipeline, rising costs, and federal funding uncertainty, as quoted by the Higher Ed Dive. Domestic high school graduates are expected to decline, while international enrolment may fall due to tighter visa rules under President Trump. Colleges face strained revenue growth, and the pace of mergers and closures is likely to remain elevated, affecting both two-year and four-year institutions.

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Explained: What the Dream Act is and how it could benefit thousands of Indian students seeking citizenship in the US

Senator Dick Durbin is making a final push for the Dream Act before his 2026 retirement, aiming to create a citizenship path for undocumented immigrants who arrived as children. This year's bill notably includes 'Documented Dreamers,' children of visa holders facing deportation after turning 21, a significant issue for Indian families due to long green card backlogs.

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SFO Tech mulling Rs 2,270 crore electronic components plant in Tamil Nadu

The electronics manufacturing services firm, the flagship company of the NeST Group, is expected to sign a memorandum of understanding on the project with the Tamil Nadu government at the TN Rising Conclave in Madurai on Sunday.

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Protests greet Linda McMahon’s school visit amid concerns over conservative-backed civics tour

Education Secretary Linda McMahon's national civics tour, History Rocks!, began in New Jersey with a protest. Concerns arose regarding the political nature of sponsoring groups and the information provided to schools. The visit included a closed-door meeting and a school assembly. State leaders and advocacy groups voiced opposition, calling the event political indoctrination.

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America’s healthcare future is now tied to Trump’s borrowing cap: Here is how students may feel the impact

The Department of Education's new student loan overhaul imposes lifetime borrowing caps, distinguishing between "professional" programs like medicine and law ($200,000) and others like nursing ($100,000). This change, coupled with the removal of Grad PLUS loans, raises concerns about the financial viability of healthcare training pathways and potential workforce shortages.

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Reed Hastings education and career path: How a math teacher-turned-engineer transformed Netflix into a global streaming powerhouse

Netflix co-founder Reed Hastings is reportedly orchestrating an $83 billion bid for Warner Bros., marking a significant shift for the streaming giant. His journey, from selling vacuum cleaners to leading a global entertainment powerhouse, offers valuable lessons for young professionals on unconventional education, early work experiences, and self-reinvention driving industry innovation.

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