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Why US excels in groundbreaking education research, yet classrooms see little impact

The U.S. education system faces unprecedented disruption from federal interventions and post-pandemic challenges, yet its decentralized structure retains remarkable resilience. Persistent gaps between research, policy, and classroom practice hinder progress, but targeted strategies—like expanded advanced learning, automatic course placement, and data-driven absenteeism solutions—combined with long-term systemic reforms, offer a path to meaningful, scalable, and enduring…

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Nepal protests: Sanjeev Sanyal flags similarities in regime falls; calls it ‘same toolkit’

Sanjeev Sanyal, a member of the EAC-PM, has questioned the organic nature of violent protests in Nepal, drawing parallels to similar regime changes in Bangladesh and Sri Lanka. Experts suggest the coordinated attacks indicate prior planning, while a social media ban acted as an immediate trigger, escalating unrest against alleged corruption and political mismanagement.

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Raxaul border on edge as Birgunj curfew enters fourth day

Birgunj in Nepal remained under curfew for four days with tightened security at the Bihar border, restricting movement except for returning Nepali citizens. The Indian govt is evacuating stranded citizens, including pilgrims and tourists, coordinating with Nepal amidst ongoing unrest. Violence and market closures have caused economic disruption on both sides of the border, impacting…

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