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The SAT turns 100 this year, and the College Board reports that nearly 2 million students in the class of 2026 have taken the test. The milestone is prompting reflection on the exam's century-long role in US college admissions, its shift to digital format, and ongoing debate over the place of standardized testing in university admissions.

The United States has proposed charging international students $100,000 to undertake post-graduate work, according to a report published by Nature. The proposal, if implemented, would apply a steep new cost to foreign graduates seeking to stay and work in the US after completing advanced degrees, affecting universities, research institutions and employers who rely on international talent.

The US Supreme Court has allowed the state of Tennessee to proceed with the execution of Christa Pike, clearing the last major legal obstacle in her long-running death penalty case. Pike was convicted of the 1995 murder of fellow Job Corps student Colleen Slemmer in Knoxville and has spent decades on death row appealing her sentence.

An American charity plans to deploy artificial intelligence in its classrooms in Gaza to detect and flag what it calls hateful speech among students. The plan, reported by AP, is drawing attention because it involves surveillance of children in a conflict zone and raises questions about how AI defines hateful speech and whether such monitoring can be done fairly and safely in Palestinian classrooms.

A US immigration crackdown is being examined for its potential impact on Indian students, families awaiting green cards, and the broader economy. Indian nationals, one of the largest groups of international students and skilled workers in the United States, face uncertainty over visas, permanent residency and family sponsorship. Commentators are weighing consequences for US universities, tech employers and bilateral ties with India as policy tightening draws wide attention.

JD Vance has announced federal investigations into alleged J-1 visa fraud at nine leading US universities. The probes will examine whether institutions misused the exchange visitor programme, which brings foreign students, researchers and interns to American campuses. The announcement has drawn attention amid the broader immigration debate, with supporters calling for accountability and critics warning it could deter international students and harm university research.

A New York Times opinion piece argues that writing remains essential for students, laying out multiple reasons why the practice matters for thinking and learning. The essay comes amid ongoing debate about how AI tools and standardised testing may be eroding students' writing habits. Educators are weighing in on whether writing should be treated as a core skill or an outdated requirement.

Donald Trump has proposed a fee targeting foreign graduates, a move that would affect international students seeking to remain and work in the United States after completing their studies. Critics are expected to argue it would deter global talent and hurt universities, while supporters frame it as protecting American workers. Immigration policy is again at the centre of US political debate.

A homeschool science program called '3rd Rock - Earth from the Core to Climate Change' is scheduled for Monday, November 9 at 10:30 a.m. The session, offered through the US Air Force Academy, aims to teach students about Earth's structure and climate. Details on speakers and registration remain limited.

Mohammed Hussein is raising funds to keep the Olive Garden School open, a project currently serving 70 students. The appeal asks for donations to cover education, recreation, and psychological support for children. The school relies entirely on contributions to continue operating, and supporters are being urged to share and donate.

A new study concludes that eliminating the E-Rate program, which subsidizes internet access for schools and libraries across the United States, would cost the American economy more than $4 billion annually. The finding argues the federal discount program delivers far-reaching economic value beyond classrooms, connecting students and communities. Policy debate over the program's future is likely to intensify around the estimate.

The Daily Tar Heel reports that a campus event titled 'One Voice for Gaza' was held to honor Palestinians killed in what organizers described as Israel's genocide in Gaza. The event, covered by the student newspaper, gave attendees a space to commemorate victims of the ongoing war. Coverage of such memorial events on US campuses continues amid intense debate over the Israel-Hamas conflict and campus activism.

The Trump administration has proposed a $70,000 fee on international students seeking employment in the United States after graduation, a move reported by the American Immigration Council. The proposal would place a steep financial barrier on foreign graduates hoping to stay and work in the country, drawing criticism from immigration advocates who argue it would deter global talent from studying and working in the US.

A retired military officer and behavioral health expert argues that children from military families are frequently misunderstood in US public schools, where teachers may overlook the effects of frequent relocations, parental deployments and family stress on students' behavior and learning. Writing in The Conversation, the author calls on schools to recognize these challenges and adopt supportive practices to help military-connected students succeed academically and emotionally.

A US-based charity says it plans to deploy artificial intelligence in classrooms it runs in Gaza to flag what it calls hateful or inflammatory speech among students. The plan is being reported by major American outlets including AP News, and is drawing attention for combining education aid in a war zone with contentious speech surveillance technology.

A new report warns that US student-loan forgiveness could leave borrowers facing an unexpected federal tax bill of $6,000 to $12,000, since forgiven debt is generally treated as taxable income. The finding adds a financial complication to ongoing debates over debt relief, with experts urging borrowers to plan ahead for potential liabilities when relief is applied.

A University of Toledo professor is warning that book bans and censorship efforts are increasing, according to the Toledo Blade. The comments add to an ongoing national debate in the United States over challenges to books in schools and public libraries, with educators and free-speech advocates raising concerns about the impact on students and readers.

US lawmakers are considering federal regulations for college sports, a move prompted by sweeping changes to the collegiate athletics landscape. The debate follows the era of athlete name, image and likeness payments, conference realignment and questions over student-athlete employment status, leaving universities and sports bodies seeking a unified national framework.

A homeschool education session on the Earth-Sun-Moon system is scheduled for Wednesday, November 18 at 10:30 a.m. The program, hosted through the US Air Force Academy, aims to teach students about the orbital relationships and dynamics connecting the Earth, Sun and Moon. Details on registration, target age groups and format have not been widely circulated.

The US Education Department has extended the deadline for borrowers to sign up for a discount on their federal student loan interest rates. The move gives millions of Americans additional time to enroll in the savings program, which reduces monthly payments for eligible borrowers. Borrowers and advocacy groups have been urging the department to allow more time amid confusion over enrollment steps.

Wisconsin schools are working to expand financial literacy education, teaching students practical money skills such as budgeting, saving and credit. The push reflects a wider movement in the United States to make personal finance a standard part of the school curriculum, as educators and policymakers argue young people need these skills before graduating.

New federal civil rights data on US public schools is being broken down into five key takeaways by reporters, covering issues such as disparities in discipline, access to experienced teachers, and educational opportunity across student groups. The release of the dataset has prompted coverage examining how schools differ in treatment of students by race, disability, and other factors, renewing attention to inequality in American education.

Euronews' Europe Today roundup leads with two stories: French students staging a symbolic 'retaking of the Bastille', and reports that Donald Trump is 'unwilling' to help Ukraine. The bulletin ties together European domestic unrest with growing uncertainty over US support for Kyiv in the ongoing war.

US Vice President JD Vance has drawn attention for criticism directed at Microsoft and Harvard, framing both as examples in a broader debate over legal immigration to the United States. Commentators are asking whether the remarks signal a shift in the administration's stance toward skilled-worker visas and academic institutions that rely on foreign students and staff.

Some Texas state senators are escalating a fight over what books belong in school libraries, pushing back against materials they label harmful for students. The debate adds Texas to the roster of US states where legislators are weighing restrictions on library content, drawing support from parents' groups and criticism from free-expression advocates who say such measures limit students' access to a wide range of viewpoints.

The US government has proposed a $100,000 charge on international students seeking to do post-graduate work in the country, according to a report in Nature. The proposal, if implemented, would dramatically raise the cost for foreign graduates aiming to stay and work in the United States after their studies. Observers are weighing the potential impact on universities, scientific research and the technology sector, which rely heavily on international talent.