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- UK led the world in study visa issuance in 2025 despite woes July 20, 2026
  The PIE's analysis shows that the UK issued more new study visas in 2025 than any other country in the world, despite a spike in visa refusals in Q4. The post UK led the world in study visa issuance in 2025 despite woes appeared first on The PIE News.
  Nicholas Cuthbert and Dave Amor
- Nepalese education consultancies protest sweeping new regulations July 20, 2026
  Nepal's education consultancy sector has launched nationwide protests against sweeping new regulations, warning they could force smaller agencies to close and make overseas study less accessible as discussions over proposed amendments get under way. The post Nepalese education consultancies protest sweeping new regulations appeared first on The PIE News.
  Abhishek Nair
- Ayşe Zeynep Nayır, Echos Education July 20, 2026
  This week, The PIE sat down with Ayşe Zeynep Nayır, founder and academic director of Echos Education. We spoke about her passion for education, a mentoring project that's keeping her occupied and practicing gratitude. The post Ayşe Zeynep Nayır, Echos Education appeared first on The PIE News.
  The PIE News team
- UK sector sets out wishlist as Andy Burnham takes No. 10 July 20, 2026
  UK international education stakeholders have urged the UK's new Prime Minister to maintain the Graduate Route, scrap the controversial levy on private school fees, and strengthen ties with key sending markets. The post UK sector sets out wishlist as Andy Burnham takes No. 10 appeared first on The PIE News.
  Beth Kennedy
- Pakistani students are more than a visa statistic July 20, 2026
  Australia’s visa reset has been painful, but quality, collaboration and better preparation are rebuilding confidence, write Akif Khan and Tariq Malik. The post Pakistani students are more than a visa statistic appeared first on The PIE News.
  The View From
- India attracts students from 173 countries as overseas enrolment rises 19% July 17, 2026
  Latest AISHE figures show India enrolled more than 58,000 international students in 2023/24, with Nepal remaining the largest source market and Karnataka emerging as the leading destination state. The post India attracts students from 173 countries as overseas enrolment rises 19% appeared first on The PIE News.
  Abhishek Nair
- “The tsunami keeps coming”: US leaders react to final D/S rule July 17, 2026
  Following the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) announcing the end of duration of status, leaders share their take on the Trump administration’s “arbitrary intrusion” into higher education. The post “The tsunami keeps coming”: US leaders react to final D/S rule appeared first on The PIE News.
  Polly Nash
- Canada fraud case exposes “acute” sector integrity issues July 17, 2026
  Two people have been charged for an immigration scheme in Canada defrauding international students of CAD$126,000 – as the case raises longstanding concerns about unethical recruitment practices. The post Canada fraud case exposes “acute” sector integrity issues appeared first on The PIE News.
  Polly Nash
- Fulbright lives to see another day as elimination amendment defeated July 17, 2026
  US lawmakers have voted down a proposal to scrap the Fulbright program, with stakeholders hailing strong bipartisan backing for international exchange. The post Fulbright lives to see another day as elimination amendment defeated appeared first on The PIE News.
  Beth Kennedy
- US finalises rule ending duration of status July 16, 2026
  In a move slammed as "harmful" and "shortsighted", the US government has finalised its rule replacing ‘duration of status’ with fixed time limits on student and exchange visas. The post US finalises rule ending duration of status appeared first on The PIE News.
  Polly Nash
The Knowledge Review
- The Handwriting Lab Introduces a Scientific Handwriting Improvement Course to Address Declining Writing Skills March 20, 2026
  As digital tools continue to dominate communication, concerns around declining handwriting quality among both children and adults are becoming increasingly prominent. The Handwriting Lab has introduced its Handwriting Improvement Course, a structured and scientifically designed program with the aim of improving writing skills through a systematic approach grounded in cognitive science and motor skill development. […]
  Dev@TKR
- The Man Who Fights for the Voiceless March 10, 2026
  Chetann Kishor Patel and the Legal Revolution for Animal Justice. In a nation where compassion often battles convenience, one man has chosen to stand where it is hardest to stand beside the voiceless. From the bustling streets of Mumbai to municipal corridors hundreds of kilometres away, Chetann Kishor Patel has emerged as a formidable and […]
  Dev@TKR
- An Educator’s Guide to Earning a Language Certification February 24, 2026
  Language certification has become essential as education systems support multilingual classrooms and rising accountability expectations. Certified language skills help teachers demonstrate instructional readiness, while administrators and schools rely on verified proficiency for hiring and program quality decisions. This guide draws on insights from Language Testing International® (LTI), the exclusive licensee of ACTFL and a leader […]
  Dev@TKR
- G Shahid Ur Rehman Drives a New Era of Sustainable and Luxury Intercity Travel in South India February 20, 2026
  (South India) — The intercity transportation sector in South India is witnessing significant evolution over the past three decades, driven in large measure by the leadership of G Shahid Ur Rehman, the man behind Geepee Travels. Assuming responsibility at a notably young age, he transformed a traditional bus operation into a technologically advanced, customer-centric mobility […]
  Dev@TKR
- Delper Ecom Pvt Ltd and Devaramakkalu Charitable Trust to Launch Civilization-Scale ESG Marketplace and CSR Franchise Ecosystem Across India by March 2026 February 13, 2026
  Bangalore, India – February 10, 2026 – Delper Ecom Pvt Ltd today announced the launch of its Minimum Value Product (MVP), an initiative designed to go onboard with 320 million families across India in 36 months. With an initial investment of ₹10.06 crores, the company is introducing a model that integrates advertising liquidity with ESG-compliant […]
  Dev@TKR
- From Bestseller to Blockbuster: First-Edition Success Ignites the Race for Film and Mega Web Series Rights January 16, 2026
  Finally! – A Senapati with Nerves of Steel has emerged as far more than a successful debut novel. It represents a fully realized fictional universe with exceptional potential for cinematic adaptation and premium OTT streaming platforms. Following the strong response to its first edition, the book has sparked growing interest as a high-value intellectual property […]
  Dev@TKR
- Aditya Vaidya on Why Leadership, Systems, and Standards Will Define the Next Phase of India’s Hospitality Growth January 16, 2026
  India’s Food & Beverage (F&B) and hospitality industry is entering a decisive phase of evolution. After years of rapid expansion driven by demand growth, digital platforms, and investor capital, the sector is now confronting a more complex reality—one where leadership maturity, operational discipline, and governance will determine long-term success. The next chapter of growth will […]
  Dev@TKR
- Is College Admissions Counseling Worth the Investment? A Look at the Benefits and Top-Rated Services January 2, 2026
  Between looming deadlines, test prep, extracurricular activities and essay drafts, the college admissions process can quickly feel overwhelming for families. So, is paying for professional college admissions counseling even worth the investment? For some households, expert guidance trims stress, tightens applications and helps students find better college fits. For others, the cost may outweigh the […]
  Dev@TKR
- Review of TrayiVāṇī – Eternal Verses on Peace, Silence & Discernment December 31, 2025
  In an era saturated with opinions, notifications, and reactive speech, TrayiVāṇī – Eternal Verses on Peace, Silence & Discernment arrives not as a loud proclamation, but as a composed, luminous pause. It is a book that does not demand attention; it earns it—by inviting the reader inward. Rooted in the timeless triad of Peace (Śānti), Silence (Mauna), […]
  Dev@TKR
- Adeetya Mohta (Nagpur): Kohinoor of India: Sheeshmahal at 742 Additya House, World’s First Private Residence: 100 Crores Legal Battle in the Past 16 Years December 26, 2025
  ADEETYA MOHTA (NAGPUR) living in his world’s first private residence built Sheesh Mahal at 742 Additya House, inherited a mansion transferred and mutated under his name in 1986. Additya House was named after him by his grandfather Late Gheverchandji Chunnilal Mohta, Late Mohinibai Mohta and mother Smt Kusum Mohta out of love and affection. Most importantly, family priests suggested […]
  Dev@TKR
International Education News
- “Micro-Innovations” in Assessment for Specific Subjects, Levels, and Contexts: AI, New Technologies and the Future of Assessment (Part 4) July 15, 2026
  With so much changing so fast, what new developments in assessment at the classroom and school level bear watching? In the final post in this four-part series, Adelaida Kim and Thomas Hatch provide examples of “micro-innovations” in assessment that leverage … Continue reading →
  T Hatch
- The Emerging Affordances of Teacher-Directed Platforms, EdTech Tools, and Multimodal Assistants: AI, New Technologies and the Future of Assessment (Part 3) July 8, 2026
  What are the benefits and drawbacks in using different AI-powered tools for assessment? In part three of this four-part series, Philip Seyfried, Suet Cheah, Alok Sharma, and Dana Bassynbekova highlight the differences in the key features and level of teacher … Continue reading →
  T Hatch
- Can Online Platforms and Digital Tools Support More Student-Centered Learning? AI, New Technologies and the Future of Assessment (Part 2) July 1, 2026
  Can new developments in assessment support more student-centered learning? In the second part of this three-part series, Adelaida Kim summarizes how AI and other technologies already offer educators new ways to generate, administer, and analyze assessments, including more student-centered and … Continue reading →
  T Hatch
- For Better and for Worse? AI, New Technologies and the Future of Assessment (Part 1) June 24, 2026
  What effect will AI and other new technologies have on testing and assessment? In the first part of this four-part series, Adelaida Kim and Thomas Hatch provide an overview of how both large-scale tests and classroom-based assessments are changing as … Continue reading →
  T Hatch
- Unforgetting Histories and Imagining Futures: The Lead the Change Interview with Daisy Salazar-Garza June 17, 2026
  In the fourth part of this month’s Lead the Change (LtC) interview, Daisy Salazar-Garza discusses her firsthand experience of the inequities in the public education system and the impact this has on students, families, and communities. Salazar-Garza is a Ph.D. student … Continue reading →
  T Hatch
- How innovations in school facilities can address climate change and support learning: Sustainability, students and schooling (Part 3) June 10, 2026
  What does it take to create more sustainable school facilities? In the third part to this series, Carter Hyde and Hannah Nguyen discuss some of the new developments in facilities and facilities management that schools across the country have implemented … Continue reading →
  T Hatch
- How schools are making busing and transportation more sustainable: Sustainability, students and schooling (Part 2) June 3, 2026
  Can new developments in busing and transportation help schools to cut costs and become more sustainable? That’s the question that Carter Hyde and Hannah Nguyen tackle in the second part of this three-part review of recent news and research related … Continue reading →
  T Hatch
- How is climate change affecting schools and schooling? Sustainability, students and schooling (Part 1) May 27, 2026
  Educators and education programs around the world are both developing new ways to make schooling more sustainable and creating new educational opportunities for students to learn about the world around them. To help take stock of these developments, in the … Continue reading →
  T Hatch
- Micheal Kirst and Victor Chan on “Broadening our perspective concerning American’s education attainment: Growth, progress and data gaps” May 20, 2026
  The current narrative of education stagnancy or decline is misleading. That’s the key argument in this excerpt from a recent paper from Micheal Kirst and Victor Eliot Hau Hong Chan. To make that argument, Kirst and Chan draw on a … Continue reading →
  T Hatch
- Unforgetting Histories and Imagining Futures: The Lead the Change Interview with Celina German May 14, 2026
  In the third part of this month’s Lead the Change (LtC) interview, Celina German discusses her experiences researching the intersection of community-based youth leadership, after-school club affinity programming, and student activism history. German is a Ph.D. student in the Learning, Literacies, … Continue reading →
  T Hatch

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