A report suggests that the $2.5 billion program should focus more on continuous improvement than on scattershot activities.

Veteran reporter Debra Viadero invites researchers to scrutinize her decades of reporting for racial bias.

Despite criticism of electioneering, the Government Communication and Information System (GCIS) has defended its R7 million social-reality television show.

In the latest Auditor-General report, what stands out is persistent underperformance and the level of desperation in local governments. Reliance on consultants who don't solve the underlying problem is no longer sustainable, says Khaya Sithole.

New research shows that teacher mindsets matter when it comes to racial inequities. Here's how to build a classroom culture that makes a difference.

Legislation that could assist a rapidly growing number of South African families deal with relatives living with dementia who have lost the mental capacity to manage their finances is missing in parliament.

Are you smarter than a teacher in 1966? Take this real test, taken from the "Equality of Educational Opportunity" report, to find out how you fare.

This week, you'll hear from guest blogger and longtime reader favorite Heather Harding. Heather kicks off the week by discussing reforms to identify, retain, and prepare high-quality teachers—and why it's still important that we pay attention to these things.

Students are learning how to research and write scripts, hone interviewing techniques, and edit video footage, and some teenagers are even earning certifications in media technology.

Digital curricula repositories are helping to fill the growing need for more and better multimedia content.

This interactive map offers a quick way to examine state-by-state grades and summary data.

Using a new method to turn stripped-down plant cells into other types of cells, Penn State biologists explored how structural banding patterns increase the stability of cell walls. They also explored how their assembly goes astray in mutant plant cells, which could inform methods to break down plant cells for biofuels.

The latest episode of "Growing Impact" explores how a research team is using computer modeling and animations to visualize future flood and levee failure scenarios.

The College Media Association recognized Penn State Greater Allegheny students as finalists for its national Pinnacle Awards competition.

Nertila met Jesus when she was a child through an OM outreach. Now 18, she is isolated from education and Christian community.

A team of researchers at Penn State College of Medicine and collaborators from five different institutes has created a 3D atlas of developing mice brains, providing a more dynamic understanding of how the mammalian brain develops. This atlas provides a common reference and anatomical framework to help researchers understand brain development and study neurodevelopmental disorders.

A team of Penn State researchers has been selected to lead a three-year, $8,552,388 multi-institution project funded by the Defense Advanced Research Projects Agency to identify cognitive threats in mixed-reality systems as part of the Intrinsic Cognitive Security program.

Wastewater contains nutrients that can overfeed algae, leading to harmful algal blooms and pollution issues in the ocean and other waterways. A new study by researchers at Penn State tracked how these nutrients migrate from disposal sites in the Florida Keys, and the results have already informed wastewater practices in the region.

Three Penn Staters were selected as finalists for the prestigious and competitive Rhodes Scholarship. Anshuta Beeram, Nate Carey and Kueyoung Kim will participate in final interviews on Nov. 15 and 16. 

A Penn State faculty member who previously served as a senior editor and newsroom manager during a four-decade career at several major daily news organizations was named as the recipient of the 2024 Richard J. Levine Journalism Champion Award, presented by the Dow Jones News Fund.

Muslim background believers in the Arabian Peninsula experience healing and visions in their journey to faith.

As schools apply more scrutiny to the methods and materials they use to teach early reading, educators and parents in some states have started to form new advocacy efforts—trying to pressure states and districts to adopt new approaches to teacher training and evaluating materials.

French OMer Andre experiences that prayer can change the hearts of authorities regarding victims of human trafficking.

“It was a long, green boat, sailing gently along the river,” recalled Ana Barros (Portugal), as she described her dream to her mum. This happened before she had even seen a picture of OM's Riverboat.

Massive distribution efforts by OM teams in Bangladesh over more than 10 years sowed gospel seeds and made the Bengali New Testament a #1 best seller.

The U.S. Court of Appeals for the 9th Circuit turned aside a challenge to California's history and social science content standards and curriculum framework.

Ali Geake, Internal Communications Director, discusses the change living in another culture has had on her life and outlook.

WILMINGTON – Delaware’s Ferris School has been selected as finalist for the 2021 PbS Barbara Allen-Hagen Award in the juvenile correction program category. This prestigious annual award, through the national continuous improvement program Performance-based Standards (PbS), is given in three categories: correction, detention, and community residential programs. Programs are recognized based on practices that exemplify […]

Veteran reporter Debra Viadero invites researchers to scrutinize her decades of reporting for racial bias.

OM Chile celebrates Christmas with the boys and girls of two children's homes in Santiago.

An atheist's curiosity leads him to hear about God.

Iran will pursue whatever secures its interest, government spokesperson Fatemeh Mohajerani said on Tuesday, when asked if there could be direct talks with the Trump administration.

The National Capital Region is set to get its second major airport in April next year and with the first trial flights scheduled a few days from now at the Noida International Airport, NDTV has got an exclusive behind-the-scenes look.

A dense layer of smog enveloped Delhi and surrounding regions of Noida, Ghaziabad, Gurugram and Faridabad on Wednesday morning.

Singer-actor Selena Gomez has showered her boyfriend Benny Blanco with love after he received an honourable mention in People magazine's 'Sexiest Man Alive' 2024 issue.

Thousands of people queued up in the city of Geelong, south of Melbourne in Australia, to catch a glimpse of what's once-in-a-decade occurrence -- the blooming 'corpse flower'.

A dense layer of smog enveloped Delhi and surrounding regions of Noida, Ghaziabad, Gurugram and Faridabad on Wednesday morning.

The newly identified ‘Chonkus’ strain of cyanobacteria, discovered in Italy's volcanic waters, may be a natural ally in carbon sequestration. With its CO₂-absorbing properties and ability to thrive in extreme environments, Chonkus shows promise in industrial carbon storage and bio-manufacturing, potentially lowering costs while contributing to climate action.

Malayalam thriller Kishkindha Kaandam, led by Asif Ali and Aparna Balamurali, is confirmed for release on Disney+ Hotstar in December. The film explores the gripping story of a woman unearthing family secrets, and after two successful months in cinemas, is set to reach a wider audience with its streaming debut. Fans can expect availability in multiple Indian languages.

Shalini Passi became an overnight sensation after featuring in the Netflix reality show Fabulous Lives vs Bollywood Wives

Directed by Sanjay Leela Bhansali, Love And War will hit the big screens on March 20, 2026

Shalini Passi is a Delhi-based art collector and philanthropist

Ruhi Chaturvedi and Shivendraa Om Saainiyol got married in 2019

Esha, now 26, is the daughter of Ashwin and Sapna Verma and currently resides in the United States

Manoj Mitra had been hospitalised earlier on September 20 due to breathing difficulties

Manoj Mitra appeared in Satyajit Ray's classics Ghare Baire and Ganashatru

Sonali Bendre and Goldie Behl tied the knot in a lavish ceremony on November 12, 2002

Rupali Ganguly has issued a defamation notice to her stepdaughter, Esha Verma, demanding a compensation of Rs 50 crore

Rupali Ganguly recently issued a defamation notice to her stepdaughter, Esha Verma, demanding a compensation of Rs 50 crore