Department of Education

Global expansion of AI in education and training

4 clusters · 12 sources · last updated about 9 hours ago

Latest: Google launches offline digital skills platform in Africa

Efforts to integrate artificial intelligence into education and professional training are expanding globally through corporate initiatives and academic discourse. In France, the second edition of the ‘Assises de l’IA’ a

US Department of Education student loan litigation

3 clusters · 7 sources · last updated about 11 hours ago

Latest: Public servants file class action lawsuit over student loan forgiveness

The US Department of Education is facing multiple legal challenges regarding student loan relief and the administration of the Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) program. A class action lawsuit filed by the nonprofi

Philippines storm and monsoon damage reaches ₱12.4B

32 clusters · 51 sources · last updated 1 day ago

Latest: PAGASA forecasts rain and thunderstorms across Negros Oriental and Mindanao

By September 15, 2026, the cumulative impact of tropical cyclones Luis, Maymay, Neneng, and Pilandok, combined with the southwest monsoon, caused approximately ₱12.4 billion in damage to agriculture and infrastructure ac

Global retail discounts persist for Apple M4, M5, and M6

30 clusters · 92 sources · last updated 1 day ago

Latest: Apple secures major education deal in the Philippines with 170,000 MacBook Neo laptops

Discounts on Apple hardware have expanded globally across various chip generations. Following initial post-Prime Day reductions, Amazon Japan launched its ‘Kurashi Ouen Natsumatsuri Sale’, offering approximately 15% off

Netanyahu and Mayor Mamdani dispute escalates

113 clusters · 1586 sources · last updated 2 days ago

Latest: Nancy Pelosi criticizes Mamdani and El-Sayed over Israel positions

The dispute between Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani has intensified. Mamdani, who has characterized Netanyahu as the ‘architect of a horrific genocide,’ renewed demands fo

Philippine Senate crisis and Duterte impeachment

116 clusters · 179 sources · last updated 3 days ago

Latest: Philippines Senate impeachment court responds to SWS survey on Sara Duterte

The impeachment trial of Vice President Sara Duterte has narrowed significantly as the prosecution moved to withdraw three of the four impeachment articles. These withdrawn charges included allegations of bribery, misuse

US Department of Education restructuring

4 clusters · 7 sources · last updated 5 days ago

Latest: U.S. Education Secretary Linda McMahon visits major universities

Under the Trump administration, Education Secretary Linda McMahon has initiated a restructuring of the Department of Education. This process involves transferring various roles and responsibilities to other federal agenc

Philippines heat response in schools

2 clusters · 4 sources · last updated 5 days ago

Latest: Philippines DepEd allows schools to use maintenance funds for electric fans

The Philippine Department of Education (DepEd) has implemented a four-tier response framework, designated as Memorandum No. 64, series of 2026, to protect students and staff from extreme heat during the anticipated 2026–

US FAFSA rollout for 2027-28 academic year

6 clusters · 26 sources · last updated 6 days ago

Latest: Student financial aid deadlines and application updates

The U.S. Department of Education launched the 2027-28 Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) on September 23, 2026, earlier than the mandated October 1 deadline. This rollout followed a Beta 2 testing phase whe

Child welfare and abuse investigations in the Philippines

2 clusters · 3 sources · last updated 7 days ago

Latest: Philippines: Investigations launched into separate abuse allegations

Authorities in the Philippines have responded to several incidents involving the protection and maltreatment of minors. In Pampanga and Aurora, police operations resulted in the rescue of several children, including infa

US Public Service Loan Forgiveness legal challenges

2 clusters · 13 sources · last updated 7 days ago

Latest: Trump administration drops appeal over Public Service Loan Forgiveness program

The Trump administration has withdrawn legal appeals regarding the Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) program. This follows a federal court ruling that blocked a Department of Education rule which would have allowed

Student protests regarding educational resources and costs

2 clusters · 10 sources · last updated 7 days ago

Latest: Students in Portugal protest rising higher education costs

Students and families in Spain have staged protests to demand improved educational resources and the restoration of school activities. At Institut Banús, approximately eighty students demonstrated against the cancellatio

Trump administration student loan debt collection

2 clusters · 5 sources · last updated 8 days ago

Latest: Trump administration prepares to resume student loan wage garnishment

The Trump administration is preparing to aggressively pursue individuals who have defaulted on federal student loans. Following the conclusion of the pandemic-era payment pause in 2025, approximately one in five federal

Philippines legislation on minors' social media access

3 clusters · 10 sources · last updated 9 days ago

Latest: Meta discusses child online safety in Philippines forum

The Philippine government is advancing legislative measures to restrict social media access for minors to protect them from exploitation, harmful content, and mental harm. In early October 2026, the Senate approved Sen

US Department of Education investigations

2 clusters · 4 sources · last updated 10 days ago

Latest: US Department of Education investigates three California school districts

The US Department of Education has initiated multiple federal investigations into school district practices across the country. In New York City, the department’s Assistant Secretary for Civil Rights, Kimberly Richey, a

US Title IX regulatory changes

5 clusters · 62 sources · last updated 18 days ago

Latest: U.S. Department of Education rescinds 2024 Title IX regulations

The U.S. Department of Education has formally rescinded the 2024 Title IX regulations, reinstating the 2020 regulatory framework from the first Trump administration. This action removes explicit federal protections for s

Bomb threats targeting Irish schools

2 clusters · 9 sources · last updated 20 days ago

Latest: Schools in Ireland and Hungary targeted by bomb threats

More than 150 primary and secondary schools across Ireland, including locations in Dublin, Kildare, and Donegal, received threatening emails warning of potential attacks. An Garda Síochána is investigating the source a

US university sexual assault reporting trends

2 clusters · 7 sources · last updated 22 days ago

Latest: Rowan and Rutgers report high numbers of campus sexual assaults

Reports regarding high volumes of sexual assault at various American universities have drawn attention following data releases under the federal Clery Act. At the University of Utah, 146 rapes were reported in 2024. How

San Marino teacher autonomy and recruitment reform

2 clusters · 3 sources · last updated 28 days ago

Latest: San Marino teachers approve reform to overhaul recruitment

In San Marino, educators have been engaged in discussions regarding professional autonomy and structural reforms within the school system. Initially, the Middle School Teachers’ Board defended its decision to limit part

Philippines teacher workload and compensation issues

2 clusters · 4 sources · last updated 28 days ago

Latest: Philippines teachers face workload reforms amid budget disputes

Educators in the Philippines have reported extreme workloads driven by non-academic responsibilities, including managing health records, nutrition tracking, and census surveys. This administrative burden is compounded by

Philippines school suspension policy and implementation

2 clusters · 5 sources · last updated 29 days ago

Latest: Philippines officials debunk fake nationwide class suspension

The Philippine government is refining policies regarding school closures to ensure more precise and effective management of instructional time. In September 2026, President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. directed agencies to deve

New York AI and social media regulations for minors

10 clusters · 213 sources · last updated 30 days ago

Latest: New York City Council holds AI safety hearing with tech giants

New York has enacted legislation prohibiting AI companion chatbots for minors, with penalties up to $25,000 per violation. Social media regulations effective January 2027 will restrict nighttime notifications and mandate