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• Maharashtra govt inks 2 MoUs to enhance school education, promote math, science learning

  The MoUs were inked with Khan Academy and Sri Sri Rural Development Trust (SSRDT) in the presence of Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis.

  

• 6 arrested in Odisha in teacher recruitment paper leak case

  The special Odisha Teacher Eligibility Test (OTET)-2025 was scheduled to be held on July 20. However, a handwritten question paper with answers went viral on social media a day before, they said.

  

• UP: Science & maths teachers to get specialised training

  The training will be held at the Institute of Entrepreneurship Development and the Deen Dayal Upadhyay State Rural Development Institute in Lucknow. The primary objective is to enable teachers to adopt modern teaching methodologies, making classroom learning more effective, engaging, and impactful for students, said a govt spokesperson.

  

• Colin spray abuse case: School to shut in 3 days

  On Friday, the Education Department launched a rapid investigation into the incident, instructing the group education officer to submit a comprehensive report within two days. “Further investigation is ongoing,” confirmed a departmental official, underscoring the seriousness with which the allegations are being addressed.

  

• Call for govt-run special school in Madurai grows

  Deepa V, who came to Madurai eight years ago with her autistic son Avinash (name changed), said that while he is now 20 years and doing well, the city still doesn't offer enough opportunities for children like him. "There was no space for him to meet children like himself—no place to play or feel like he belonged," she said, calling for a dedicated sensory park and a publicly funded special school so families from nearby villages can also benefit.

  

• Rudrapur student inspires at workshop after being selected as India’s sole UNICEF Youth Foresight Fellow

  What made the event even more special was Sampada’s recent selection as the only Indian representative among 15 global Youth Foresight Fellows chosen by UNICEF’s research arm, UNICEF Innocenti. Representing the South Asia region, she is leading a national-level research project under the prestigious UNICEF Youth Foresight Fellowship 2025, which aims to bridge the digital education divide for adolescent girls in resource-poor communities.

  

• State-run Behala College in Kolkata gets autonomous tag

  According to a college official, Behala College is the only non-religious, non-minority, state-aided institution in West Bengal to have been granted autonomy, they added.

  

• College principals, staff, agents booked in Rs 6.5cr fake student scam in Chhatrapati Sambhajinagar

  The scam came to light following an inquiry conducted by S R Pedhekar, the assistant commissioner of tribal development, Amravati. The inquiry's findings were submitted in a report to the department. Based on this, Chetna Daulat More, the project officer of the Integrated tribal development project, lodged a formal complaint with the Pundaliknagar police, and an FIR was registered late on Tuesday.

  

• Before the United States, there was Harvard: The story behind America’s oldest university

  Today, Harvard University stands as an emblem of academic excellence and global prestige. But this towering institution, with its $53.2 billion endowment, Nobel laureates, and presidents among alumni, began humbly as a wooden building and a bold idea, nestled in the wilds of colonial New England.

  

• Guru Tegh Bahadur Chair at Punjabi University suffers neglect amid funding row

  Established in 1993 as the National Integration Chair and renamed in 2005 to honour the ninth Sikh Guru, the Chair was intended to promote research and awareness of Guru Tegh Bahadur's philosophy, sacrifice, and teachings. However, it has suffered from severe underfunding and administrative apathy over the years.

  

• French university rejects Gaza student over 'hateful' online posts

  Screenshots shown on social media indicated the young woman had reposted messages calling for the killing of Jewish people. Israel is seeking to crush the Hamas militant movement through a devastating offensive in Gaza after the group launched deadly attacks on Israel in 2023.

  

• Brown University reaches deal to restore federal funding, will pay $50 million

  Brown University said that as part of the deal, it will pay $50 million over 10 years to support workforce development in Rhode Island. Education Secretary Linda McMahon separately confirmed the deal in a statement.

  

• Research & teaching suffer as 60% faculty posts vacant in 5 Maharashtra universities

  There has been a significant increase in student enrolment across these universities in recent years which makes the current sanctioned strength for teaching posts insufficient.

  

• Punjab to implement 'drug prevention curriculum' for students of Classes 9-12

  The move is part of the third phase of the ongoing "Yudh Nashian Virudh" drive, Minister of School Education Harjot Singh Bains said here on Monday. Bains said Aam Aadmi Party national convener Arvind Kejriwal and Chief Minister Bhagwant Singh Mann will launch the statewide drug prevention curriculum on August 1 at Arniwala in Fazilka district.

  

• Moldova's Education, Culture and Research Ministry invites Indian students for higher education

  With university programmes in English, scholarships on offer, degrees with global recognition, and a reasonable cost of living, Moldova offers students from India a well-rounded academic experience and a springboard toward European and global opportunities.

  

• Assam governor honours innovators, artists, educators with excellence awards

  The governor presented Governor Assam for Excellence in Science, Engineering, Medicine and Environment to Bapan Das, an entrepreneur who promoted antibiotic-free poultry farming.

  

• Western Sydney University to open its India campus in Greater Noida; receives approval from UGC

  Western Sydney University gains approval to establish a branch campus in Greater Noida, Uttar Pradesh, set to open in August 2026. The campus will initially offer programs in Business, Innovation, and Entrepreneurship, with plans to expand into Data Science and Science. This initiative aims to empower India's workforce and aligns with the National Education Policy, fostering innovation and sustainable development.

  

• Oman governorate puts education at the heart of regional development

  Dakhliyah Governorate in Oman has launched a five-year strategic development plan, 'Afaq,' for 2026-2030, prioritizing education and human capital development.

  

• Beyond marksheet: Reinventing assessment for a new age learner

  Traditional assessments are evolving to meet the demands of 21st-century learners, shifting from grades to holistic development. The focus is on competency-based evaluations, integrating soft skills, and fostering nurturing learning environments. Initiatives like NEP 2020 and experiential learning models aim to cultivate critical thinking, creativity, and real-world readiness, preparing students for an AI-driven future.

  

• Edtech firm Arivihan raises $4.17 million from Prosus, Accel

  The funds will be used for expansion into three new states, growing its AI research and language support capabilities, and strengthening its on-ground marketing and distribution efforts.