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“politicians can’t control student desire”

The Indian election, which began on April 19 and will continue in phases until June 4, will see incumbent PM Narendra Modi face off with what has been described by one media outlet as a “broad but flailing alliance of opposition parties”. Speaking to Indian agents and experts in the international education sector, it seems…

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TikTok legislation sets grave precedent for free speech

President Biden today signed legislation that kickstarts a process to ban TikTok and empowers the president to block other communications platforms used by millions of Americans. By passing this bill into law, Congress has set a grave precedent for free speech by starting the clock on banning TikTok. FIRE opposed nearly identical legislation when it passed…

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Study travel set to boost Welsh economy £13m by 2027

The impressive figure was shared by the International Association of Language Centres, as sector representatives flocked to Cardiff for the association’s prestigious workshop. The flagship event in the international study travel industry took place from April 11-14, welcoming around 135 study travel agents from 33 countries and 130 representatives from IALC-accredited schools in 24 countries….

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Fixing FASFA: Black Students and HBCUs Will Lose the Most

The introduction and rollout of the new Better FASFA (Free Application for Federal Student Aid) form has led to a multitude of challenges, setbacks, and concerns among students, caregivers, and educators. What began as a well-intentioned effort to simplify what has historically been a cumbersome process to apply for federal student aid has been made…

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The morning read for Wednesday, April 24

WHAT WE’RE READING By Ellena Erskine on Apr 24, 2024 at 10:02 am At 10 a.m. EDT, the justices will hear oral argument in Moyle v. U.S. Each weekday, we select a short list of news articles, commentary, and other noteworthy links related to the Supreme Court. Here’s the Wednesday morning read:   Recommended Citation: Ellena…

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Owning A Home Isn’t The American Dream, It’s A Maintenance Nightmare, And It’s Not Even A Good Store Of Value

Owning a home has been marketed to us as part of the American dream for centuries. George Washington’s hobby, while otherwise engaged in trying to win the Revolutionary War, was writing detailed letters to craftsmen meticulously explaining what he wanted in terms of renovations to Mount Vernon. Washington was frequently disappointed in the updates to…

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