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- US probes nine unis over J-1 visas and suspends firms’ green card pathway October 9, 2026
  US universities face allegations of using J-1 visas to undercut American researchers’ wages, while a separate suspension at eight major employers threatens to delay permanent residency applications for foreign workers. The post US probes nine unis over J-1 visas and suspends firms’ green card pathway appeared first on The PIE News.
  Abhishek Nair
- US to seek expedited appeal over blocked int’l student time limits October 9, 2026
  The government and higher education groups face an October 9 deadline to set out their positions, with four-year admission limits still on hold nationwide. The post US to seek expedited appeal over blocked int’l student time limits appeared first on The PIE News.
  Abhishek Nair
- Students are keeping their options open. Is the sector keeping up? October 9, 2026
  International students are weighing more options than ever, making flexibility, clarity and outcomes increasingly important to their decision-making, writes Simon Emmett. The post Students are keeping their options open. Is the sector keeping up? appeared first on The PIE News.
  Simon Emmett
- Vancouver’s language school sector faces a new reality October 8, 2026
  EC English and ILAC's shock closures last month lay bare the challenges that have blighted Vancouver's language school sector for years, writes Patricio Alfaro. The post Vancouver’s language school sector faces a new reality appeared first on The PIE News.
  Patricio Alfaro
- US associations sue over ICE changes to international student internships October 8, 2026
  Four major US higher education associations have launched a legal challenge against the federal government over changes to rules governing internships and practical learning for international students. The post US associations sue over ICE changes to international student internships appeared first on The PIE News.
  Kim Martin
- Trump targets $70m in international education funding as opposition grows October 8, 2026
  University groups are urging Congress to reverse the cuts, while seven states have challenged the administration’s wider effort to withhold funding approved by lawmakers. The post Trump targets $70m in international education funding as opposition grows appeared first on The PIE News.
  Abhishek Nair
- BSC Education enters liquidation, ceases trading October 8, 2026
  The English language school group with centres in the UK, Malta is entering liquidation. The post BSC Education enters liquidation, ceases trading appeared first on The PIE News.
  Kim Martin
- Trump administration proposes $70,000 OPT fee October 7, 2026
  The Trump administration has proposed charging US universities $70,000 for each international student they recommend for Optional Practical Training (OPT), with institutions facing further annual fees for extensions. The post Trump administration proposes $70,000 OPT fee appeared first on The PIE News.
  Kim Martin
- Russell Group universities to showcase UK higher ed at China open days October 7, 2026
  Fifteen UK research-intensive universities will take part in collaborative events in Shanghai and Beijing designed to highlight future skills, academic excellence and the long-term value of a UK education. The post Russell Group universities to showcase UK higher ed at China open days appeared first on The PIE News.
  The PIE News team
- Spotlight on… Te Herenga Waka, Victoria University of Wellington October 7, 2026
  The PIE sat down with Victoria University of Wellington to discuss the future of international education, New Zealand’s growing global appeal and what sets studying in the country’s capital apart. The post Spotlight on… Te Herenga Waka, Victoria University of Wellington appeared first on The PIE News.
  Amy Rutherford
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
- “I Felt Like I Was Losing My Role in the Classroom”: An Interview with Roselyn Baronia on her experiences with AI, Assessment, and a New Oral Defense (Part 1) October 7, 2026
  What do you do when virtually every activity you ask students to complete can be carried out almost entirely by AI? That’s the challenge Roselyn Baronia faces as she tries to help her students learn to code in AP Computer … Continue reading →
  T Hatch
- Broadening the Approach to Assessing Educational Change: Lead the Change Interview with Dr. Jose Eos Trinidad October 1, 2026
  In September’s Lead the Change (LtC) interview, Dr. Jose Eos Trinidad argues that understanding educational change requires a broader understanding of how learning, development, and transformation occur across broader spaces. Dr. Trinidad is an Assistant Professor at the University of … Continue reading →
  T Hatch
- Highs in the East, Lows in the West, and Concerns All Around: Scanning the Education Headlines for the 2025 PISA results September 24, 2026
  This week, Thomas Hatch and Anushka Banerjee pull together some of the headlines discussing the release of the 2025 PISA tests in reading, math and science, For IEN’s coverege of other OECD reports on education tests, see: Scanning the headlines … Continue reading →
  T Hatch
- Challenges, Policies, and Politics in the New School Year in the US: Going back to school in a divided world in 2026 (Part 2) September 16, 2026
  Questions about funding, supplies, safety, numerous policy changes, and the growing backlash leading to bans on AI and cellphones are among the many local and national issues in the news as students go back to school in the US. Last … Continue reading →
  T Hatch
- Safety and shortages or banning technology? Going back to school in a divided world in 2026 (Part 1) September 9, 2026
  Going back to school looks very different for students in developing countries and those in developed countries in Europe, Canada and elsewhere. Although the issues in Europe focus on limits on screens, cellphones, and AI, concerns about repairing facilities, dealing … Continue reading →
  T Hatch
- Back with Back to School Posts Next Week September 2, 2026
  IEN will be taking a break for one more week, but we will be back September 9th with our annual scan of news stories related to the start f the new school year in many parts of the world. In … Continue reading →
  T Hatch
- Revisiting a trip to China (for IEN’s summer break) August 26, 2026
  IEN will be taking a summer hiatus for the next two weeks. We will return on September 9th with our annual series scanning the headlines of the “back to school” news from around the world. This fall, we also expect … Continue reading →
  T Hatch
- Announcing “Another Education Is Possible” with Jordan Corson August 19, 2026
  This week, IEN introduces a podcast series from Jordan Corson, a former Managing Editor at IEN. This coming year, IEN will be sharing excerpts of some of the episodes from the podcast’s third season. ++++++++++++++++ In grad school, I spent … Continue reading →
  T Hatch
- Roots of the Failure of School Reform to Resolve Social Problems — David Labaree on What Schools Can’t Do (Part 2) August 12, 2026
  In the concluding section of this week’s blog post, David Labaree succinctly sums up some of the key factors that explain why school reform efforts in the US often fail to achieve their ambitious goals. In part one, Labaree discussed … Continue reading →
  T Hatch
- What Schools Can’t Do — David Labaree (Part 1) August 7, 2026
  In this week’s post, David Labaree explores why schools are so often asked to pursue goals — like support economic productivity, foster social mobility, and reduce inequality — that they have never been equipped to achieve. Labaree is an Emeritus … Continue reading →
  T Hatch

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