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Top Takeaways The definition for transitional kindergarten would no longer include “modified kindergarten curriculum.” Early education experts herald the proposed clarification as “game-changing.” There is a push for more play-based learning in the classroom for the youngest students. California’s transitional kindergarten instruction should remain developmentally appropriate and prioritize play as a form of learning, the state emphasized in a proposed clarification of the transitional kindergarten definition. The updated definition is 145 pages into Gov. Gavin Newsom’s education trailer bill, which was released earlier this month and would strike out the use of a “modified kindergarten curriculum,” which allows for shifts…

On Medium, futurist Jim Carroll writes, “In 1900, knowledge doubled approximately every 100 years. By 1945, this rate accelerated to every 25 years, and by 1982, it was every 13 months. Currently, between 2020 and 2025, some estimates suggest that knowledge is approaching a doubling rate every 12 hours.” That’s merely the time between breakfast and dinner! Unfortunately, we graduate students with degrees and certificates that, once upon a time, we believed certified current and continuing expertise in a given field. It lasted a lifetime. That was true at the turn of the 20th century, but certainly not now in the…

Teaching Students How Today’s Events Parallel History is the headline of one of my recent Education Week columns. Learning to engage with current events thoughtfully and critically builds durable skills. Here are some excerpts: About The Author Source link #Teaching #Students #Todays #Events #Parallel #History

New Delhi: Medanta-The Medicity, Noida has successfully performed its first three Transcatheter Aortic Valve Implantation (TAVI) procedures, marking the formal launch of its Structural Heart Interventional Cardiology Programme and strengthening access to minimally invasive cardiac care in the Delhi-NCR region.The three patients men in their early sixties were diagnosed with severe symptomatic aortic stenosis, a progressive and potentially life-threatening valve disease that can significantly impair quality of life if left untreated. After detailed clinical evaluation, the heart team determined TAVI to be the most suitable treatment option given the patients’ medical profiles.The procedures were carried out by the structural heart…

CTET 2026 answer key: The Central Teacher Eligibility Test (CTET) 2026, conducted by the Central Board of Secondary Education, was successfully held on February 7 and 8, 2026, in two shifts each day for Paper I and Paper II at centres across the country, according to the official website. With the exam now over, candidates are eagerly waiting for the release of the official answer key to estimate their scores and plan their next steps.As of now, the board has not announced the exact date for the answer key. However, going by previous years’ trends and expert estimates, the provisional…

Anupama Parameswaran, celebrated for her debut in ‘Premam’, reflects on her journey from a quiet town to cinematic stardom. Initially hesitant about acting, she found her calling unexpectedly. ‘Premam’ catapulted her to fame, establishing a successful career across multiple film industries. Her relatable portrayal continues to resonate with audiences. Today marks the birthday of Anupama Parameswaran, the curly-haired talent who captured hearts with her debut as Mary George in the 2015 superhit film ‘Premam’. Her entry into cinema was quiet but unforgettable. She stood out not only for her screen presence but also for how effortlessly she connected with audiences.After…

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Top Takeaways The reduction is part of L.A. Unified’s Fiscal Stabilization Plan to save around $250 million. The district expects significant staff attrition and said that some notices may be rescinded. LAUSD is in a unique position, having hired more than 6,000 people during the Covid-19 pandemic using one-time funds. The Los Angeles Unified School District board voted Tuesday to approve a reduction-in-force plan that could send notices of a possible layoff to roughly 3,200 employees, administrators, central office and centrally funded positions, though roughly 650 layoffs are expected. Employees, representing less than 1% of LAUSD’s roughly 83,000-person workforce, will be…

Odisha is all set to conduct the state Matriculation examinations, with authorities assuring smooth and secure proceedings.Odisha ready for Matric exams, QR-coded papers in place: State education minister, Nityananda GondSpeaking about the preparations, State School and Mass Education Minister Nityananda Gond on Tuesday said, “All preparations have been made to conduct the exams peacefully. The question papers also have QR codes and watermarks.”He added, “This time too, the exams will be conducted very smoothly. CCTV cameras have also been installed. I want the students to get good results.”Meanwhile, the Central Board of Secondary Education (CBSE) has issued important clarifications regarding…

Bryan Kohberger New Crime Scene Photos Show Bloodbath Published February 17, 2026 7:04 PM PST More disturbing images have been released from the scene of Bryan Kohberger’s killing spree — where four University of Idaho students were brutally murdered. The nearly 3,000 newly released photos, taken from the November 2022 crime scene and provided by Idaho State Police, show more photos of the victims’ Moscow home … including blood dripping down walls and splattered on the floor. The images offer another chilling look inside the off-campus home where Xana Kernodle, Kaylee Goncalves, Madison Mogen, and Ethan Chapin were slaughtered in…