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Time of India
07-05-2025
- Business
- Time of India
Airports shut, flights cancelled: How Operation Sindoor has impacted air travel in north India
impact on air travel: Several airlines have suspended air travel to parts of northern India and some airports are shut as India struck Pakistan terrorist camps early Wednesday as part of Operation Sindoor. Tired of too many ads? go ad free now With several airports shut, and others impacted amid airspace restrictions in place, dozens of flights have been cancelled or rerouted. Here's a list of airlines that have suspended operations in response to the escalating situation, and the alternative arrangements they've announced for affected passengers. List of airports impacted: Flights at several airports have been impacted by the ongoing tense situation. Dharamshala (DHM) Leh (IXL) Jammu (IXJ) Srinagar (SXR) Amritsar (ATQ) Jodhpur (JDR) Bhuj (BHJ) Jamnagar (JGA) Chandigarh (IXC) Rajkot (RAJ) Delhi (DEL) IndiGo India's largest airline by market share, cancelled almost 160 domestic flights, including all services to and from high-alert zones such as Srinagar, Jammu, Amritsar, Leh, Chandigarh, Dharamshala, Jodhpur and Bikaner. Flights to and from Gwalior were also impacted. The airline warned passengers that changes in flight schedules across the network are likely and urged travellers to check updates before heading to airports. The airlines, in its travel advisory, also offered alternate options and refund claims which could be managed through their website. Air India Air India, 'in the view of the prevailing situation,' cancelled all its flights from and to Amritsar, Jammu, Srinagar, and Leh, Jodhpur, Bhuj, Jamnagar, Chandigarh and Rajkot, until 12 in the afternoon. Tired of too many ads? go ad free now It also re-routed two international flights en route headed for Amritsar, to Delhi. 'Air India flights to and from the following stations – Jammu, Srinagar, Leh, Jodhpur, Amritsar, Bhuj, Jamnagar, Chandigarh and Rajkot – are being cancelled till 0529 hrs IST on 10 May following a notification from aviation authorities on closure of these airports. The airline also announced that passengers with valid tickets for travel during this period will be eligible for a one-time waiver on rescheduling fees or can opt for a full refund in case of cancellation. Alliance Air The government owned airline cancelled operations to and from the city of Amritsar, Bhuj, Bhatinda, Chandigarh, Dharamshala and Shimla. It also urged passengers to check the latest updates before heading to the airport. 'In view of evolving airspace restrictions, Alliance Air flights to/from Amritsar, Bhuj, Bhatinda, Chandigarh, Dharamshala & Shimla stands cancelled for the day,' it said. SpiceJet The airline confirmed airport closures in northern cities such as Dharamshala, Leh, Jammu, Srinagar, Amritsar, Kangra and Kandla, warning that 'departures, arrivals, and consequential flights may be impacted.' It also said that the passengers affected due to the closures can either opt for a full refund or alternate flight, as per the availability. 'Due to ongoing situation, airports in parts of northern India, including Dharamshala (DHM), Leh (IXL), Jammu (IXJ), Srinagar (SXR), and Amritsar (ATQ), are closed until further notice. Departures, arrivals, and consequential flights may be impacted,' it said. Air India Express AIX also suspended flights to and from Amritsar, Jammu, Srinagar and Hindon till Wednesday midday. 'In keeping with prevailing restrictions, multiple flights on our network are impacted,' the airline posted on social media platform X. Akasa Air The airline cancelled its Srinagar operations, citing the airport's complete closure for civil flights. 'Due to the prevailing situation in the region, Srinagar airport has been closed for civil operations,' it said, urging the passengers to check the flight status before heading for the airport.
India Today
06-05-2025
- India Today
Flights to states bordering Pak impacted after India's strikes on terror camps
Airports across parts of north-west India have been shut until further notice following India's retaliatory military strikes on terror camps in Pakistan and Pakistan-Occupied-Kashmir (POK). The strikes, named 'Operation Sindoor', came in response to last month's deadly terror attack in Jammu and Kashmir's Pahalgam which killed 26 civilians, mostly tourists. Flight operations have been suspended at key airports, including Dharamshala (DHM), Leh (IXL), Jammu (IXJ), Srinagar (SXR), and Amritsar (ATQ). Authorities have said that all departures, arrivals, and connecting flights through these airports may be affected. Passengers have been advised to check the status of their flights with airlines and plan their journeys accordingly. Further updates are expected based on the evolving security situation. National carrier Air India has announced the cancellation of all flights to and from nine cities — Jammu, Srinagar, Leh, Jodhpur, Amritsar, Bhuj, Jamnagar, Chandigarh, and Rajkot — until 12 noon today, pending further updates from authorities. Two international flights en route to Amritsar have also been diverted to Delhi. Moreover, no civil flights will be operated from Srinagar Airport today as the airfield is closed, officials said.
Yahoo
30-04-2025
- Business
- Yahoo
IXL Launches Takeoff by IXL, California Edition--A Personalized Core Math Curriculum Built for a New Era
Created in California. Designed for today's classrooms. Built to support evolving learning needs. SAN MATEO, Calif., April 30, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- California teachers have long struggled with outdated textbooks and instructional practices that failed to connect with students or deliver results. Math scores have stagnated. Traditional, one-size-fits-all instruction no longer reflects how children learn or who they are. But that's changing now. When students learn math, they should experience something different: engaging, personalized instruction that allows everyone to excel, both in school and beyond. The new Mathematics Framework for California Public Schools (MFCPS) lays out an ambitious roadmap toward that goal. Today, IXL Learning introduces the vehicle that will take students there: Takeoff by IXL, California Edition. Reach every studentAs the first and only fully integrated digital core program, Takeoff blends instruction, differentiation tools, assessments and real-time insights into one seamless experience. Daily lessons include readiness skills, targeted recommendations and practice activities that help teachers deliver instruction at the right level for every student. These built-in supports make it easier to create equitable learning opportunities while keeping the whole class moving forward together. Takeoff doesn't stop there: It also empowers teachers during instruction with "Tips for support" and "Ideas for extension," which offer specific strategies to assist students and challenge those ready to advance. Mid-unit check-ins and end-of-unit tests assess what students have learned, but what happens next is where Takeoff stands out. Personalization Days, embedded into the curriculum the day after each test, turn assessment data into action. Takeoff doesn't just identify who needs more help—it efficiently groups students with similar needs based on their test results, and suggests specific skills each group should work on to address the areas they struggled with. This ensures teachers can quickly close knowledge gaps before moving on to new content. Takeoff's student workbooks provide targeted practice on the lesson's key concepts. Additional practice can be completed online through IXL math skills that perfectly align with the lesson. Each of IXL's 12,000 math skills is adaptive, adjusting to every student's answers to deliver the right level of support. When learners hit a roadblock, resources like video tutorials offer step-by-step guidance. Takeoff also ensures equitable access for multilingual learners with Spanish translations of all student materials, teacher tips to support ELLs and support for more than 90 languages across all IXL math skills. A curriculum that connectsTakeoff by IXL, California Edition teaches around 'big ideas': Its standards-aligned lessons provide a deep exploration of math concepts and help K-5 students connect them across grade levels, equipping learners to tackle more advanced topics down the road. To support growth toward the Standards for Mathematical Practice, Takeoff also enables students to communicate effectively about math and apply what they know to tackle complex problems. Real math for the real worldTakeoff moves beyond a one-dimensional approach to math education through inclusive and culturally responsive content. By weaving in diverse contexts and perspectives, students see themselves represented in lessons. Beyond representation, Takeoff engages students by encouraging them to investigate and make sense of math concepts. Rich questions guide learners to uncover connections and take an active role in their education. And with opportunities to collect, organize and interpret data in real-world contexts, students make meaningful, lasting connections with math and the world around them. "California has long been our home, but our commitment to helping students thrive knows no borders," said Paul Mishkin, CEO of IXL Learning. "With Takeoff, we've created a core curriculum that meets student needs in every moment, empowering all learners to become capable problem-solvers in the Golden State and beyond." Learn more about Takeoff by IXL, California edition here. You can request a sample lesson from the California edition or Takeoff's national edition at About IXLCurrently used by 17 million students and 96 of the top 100 U.S. school districts, IXL is an all-inclusive educational platform providing a comprehensive PK-12 curriculum, instructional resources, actionable analytics and a state-of-the-art assessment suite. Available in over 90 languages, IXL's end-to-end teaching and learning solution supports personalized instruction in math, English language arts, science, social studies and Spanish. With more than 160 billion questions asked and answered worldwide, IXL is helping schools and parents successfully boost student achievement. The IXL Learning family of products also includes Rosetta Stone, TPT, inglé Wyzant, ABCya, and Carson Dellosa Education. To learn more about IXL, visit and Press ContactEric BatesIXL Learningpress@ View original content to download multimedia: SOURCE IXL Learning
Yahoo
11-04-2025
- Politics
- Yahoo
What Trump's Department of Education Closure Could Mean for Student Broadband Access
There's a stark disconnect between our era of internet connectivity and a looming sense of detachment, separation and seclusion for some students in K-12 schools. On March 20, President Donald Trump signed an executive order to close the US Department of Education and return education oversight to state and local communities. A signed executive order will not lead to an immediate shutdown unless Congress approves. However, with this executive order in motion, it's only a matter of time before it sets the stage for a potential homework gap worse than we experienced during the pandemic. For decades, the US Department of Education was seen as a cornerstone for promoting educational resources and opportunities for students nationwide. However, the executive order to dismantle the department could change that. Eliminating the department will likely have a negative impact on student broadband access. The department is responsible for distributing federal funds that schools can use for broadband programs. Without it, there would be no large oversight on how these funds can be used to bridge the broadband gap for students. Broadband access is critical for students to succeed in school and beyond. Lack of internet access can pose challenges when completing schoolwork, staying connected with friends and overall interest in school activities. According to Pew Research Center Data from 2018, around 17% of children nationwide could not complete their homework due to limited internet access. Another study in 2020 showed that 50% of low-income families and 42% of families of color complained about lacking the technology required for online learning. On March 19, I visited the Renaissance at Rand Middle School in Montclair, New Jersey, a magnet school with over 213 students from grades six through eight. I spoke with eight students, ages 11 to 13. When asked about their home internet, two of the eight students said they've had issues in the past due to storm-related power outages. Almost all of the students discussed using their home internet for schoolwork and leisure activities such as streaming, online gaming and scrolling on social media. "There are definitely a lot of resources on the internet that can help me finish my work. If I don't understand a math problem, I can just look it up, or if I need to study, I can just create a quizlet," Jacob, a 13-year-old eighth grader, said. Most students discussed relying on their home internet to complete weekly assignments through online learning platforms such as ALEKS and IXL. Established in 1979, the Department of Education wears many hats, from overseeing the federal student loan process to monitoring educational progress through the nation's report card. But one thing that's often overlooked about this department is its importance in keeping students connected to the internet. In addition to advocating for education and collecting data on the nation's schools, the Department of Education administers federal student loans to more than 46.2 million borrowers nationwide. When it comes to public school funding, the department is partially responsible for sending money to public schools through funding from state and federal governments, according to NPR. Federal funding only accounts for 6% to 13% of the total, with state and other funds making up the difference, according to a 2018 report from the US Government Accountability Office. Public schools can allocate some of this funding toward installing Wi-Fi internet hotspots in schools or working with libraries to make hotspots available for patrons. The Department of Education's role isn't to raise funds but to funnel them to where they're needed. It's worth noting that while the department administers several programs established by federal agencies, these programs are not explicitly established to support broadband access in schools. Still, they can help school districts and higher education institutions. Title I, Part A funds, for example, can support broadband access in K-12 schools. Several other department-led program funds that may be used for broadband access in schools are: The English Language Acquisition State Grants: The Office of English Language Acquisition established this to help children learn English and meet the state's academic achievement standards. The Governor's Emergency Education Relief Fund (GEER Fund): The Coronavirus Aid, Relief and Economic Security (CARES) Act allotted almost $3 billion to the Education Stabilization Fund. Grants to States for Education of Children With Disabilities: This program provides grants to all 50 states to help with special education costs for children with disabilities. The Rural, Low-Income School Program: According to a 2022 study published by the Quello Center at Michigan State University, over 93% of rural students in Michigan had no access to home internet or could go online on a smartphone. Rural Americans face many obstacles regarding broadband access, including limited broadband provider options and higher service costs. This program offers financial assistance to small rural local educational agencies or LEAs. The Native American-Serving Nontribal Institutions Program: This program provides grants to eligible higher education institutions to expand their capacity to serve Native American and low-income students. Strengthening Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCUs): Over 82% of HBCUs are in a broadband desert or an area severely lacking broadband. This program provides financial assistance to HBCUs to improve their financial management and academic resources. Check out the National Telecommunications and Information Administration's funding guide to learn more about what other federal funds the Department of Education oversees. Without the Department of Education, there would be no way to route funding to schools and educational institutions, which would stall bureaucratic processes. As of today, no person or agency is slated to replace the work the department was doing for students. Long after the pandemic forced kids to attend class via Zoom or Microsoft Teams, some schools have integrated a hybrid and/or online learning curriculum for students. Providing broadband access for these students is just part of their need for high-speed internet connectivity. Nahum Prasarn teaches technology at the Renaissance at Rand Middle School and highlights the importance of broadband accessibility for his students. "When I started teaching technology, it was getting the kids used to keyboarding and understanding how word processing works. Then it became making sure they understood that we have Google Suite, Google Classroom and emailing," he said. Prasarn has taught at the school for 20 years and is the only technology teacher. He describes how today's children can continue learning outside school by accessing online platforms at home. "They'll reach out to me through Google Classroom and I will try to answer their questions as soon as they send it to me." "Everyone's time for learning is different. It could be the only time they can sit down and do their work," Prasarn said. To succeed academically and beyond, kids in today's classrooms need to develop digital skills, from research to social interaction. Slow internet can hinder growth, so having broadband access is a prerequisite to developing these skills, which roughly fall into two categories: basic internet literacy and social media comprehension. The more developed these skills are, the greater the likelihood of a student excelling in school and pursuing a higher education and even STEM-related careers. Johannes Bauer, the FCC's former chief economist, and his colleagues at Michigan State University surveyed students in rural communities in Michigan to explore student digital skills. One study, Broadband and Student Performance Gaps (PDF), highlighted the critical nature of developing digital skills. Bauer's colleague Keith Hampton, a professor at Michigan State shared that broadband access in schools is not enough; there also needs to be an adequate broadband connection in the home. A lack of digital skills can hamper student outcomes. Hampton emphasizes that most kids don't develop these skills at school because they find digital activities rudimentary. "You know, fooling around online at home, leisure play, games and social media. That's where digital skills primarily come from," Hampton said. Online learning at home can also support a child's exploration of STEM-related topics. When asked about the interest in STEM among these children, Hampton says, "The more interested you become in STEM, the more opportunities you have to mess with STEM-related topics." Kelly Weatherby, a school psychologist at a K-8 school in Syracuse with a decade of experience in education program management, recommends that children stay away from social media until at least the eighth grade, with many studies pointing to the detrimental impact long-term social media use can have on children. However, when it comes to online learning platforms at home, she believes that improving broadband access can promote student online learning, mainly to cater to children's individual needs that aren't being met in the classroom. "If parents, for example, aren't sure how to teach common core math, you can set your kid on an online learning platform that is adjusting to the programming of your child," Weatherby said. "It will be responsive to a child's performance, so it will be adaptive, making them start at any given level… depending on how the child performs." A 2021 study from Bauer, Hampton and their other colleagues at Michigan State, found that rural students with broadband access were more likely to complete homework and show greater interest in school, resulting in better academic performance. Conversely, students who have no access to the internet, have slow internet or only have access to a mobile phone can experience homework incompletion and overall disinterest in school, ultimately affecting GPA and SAT performance, a phenomenon known as the homework gap. The Montclair school district provides free Wi-Fi to students and families that need it. "When you have students that have spotty internet at home or a student with internet at one home and not the other, there's definitely a difference in productivity," Prasarn said. With the new administration, there has been a lot of noise surrounding the future of broadband access for the country. With the Affordable Connectivity Program" target="_self gone, there is a looming concern about booting another FCC program that assists schools in connecting to high-speed internet" target="_self. A Supreme Court hearing took place in late March, centered around a challenge to the lawfulness of the FCC's Universal Service Fund, an $8 billion per year broadband subsidy program that funds initiatives like the E-Rate program. The Supreme Court is hesitant to eliminate the program. However, further deliberation is expected, and a final decision will be reached by late June. This program provides eligible schools and libraries with affordable telecommunication services and free Wi-Fi hotspots. The future of the E-Rate program remains uncertain. In December 2024, Bauer ended his tenure as the FCC's chief economist. He stressed the importance of establishing a bipartisan, pragmatic and workable approach independent of political orientation, which he described as one of the FCC's key strengths as an agency. When addressing the broadband gap, the FCC "doesn't require a Republican or Democratic solution; they just require a solution that serves the public interest," Bauer said. Comparatively, the Biden administration focused on policy intervention to close the gap. However, the new Trump administration could lean toward market forces to close the broadband gap, though beyond pushing for more BEAD funding to go to satellite internet networks like SpaceX's Starlink, we've yet to see much from the White House or the new FCC agenda to suggest how it will handle this issue. Bauer says we can learn a lot from what led to the demise of the Affordable Connectivity Program. His main criticism was that too many agencies were involved, making the bureaucratic process more complicated. "There were too many turf wars between those agencies. And we can only speculate that the joint effect of all these fragmented programs is less effective than if we were to see some more orchestrated effort," Bauer said. But even without a sizable federal agency's oversight and no alternative federal department assigned to assume responsibility in the Department of Education's place, there is a light at the end of the tunnel: State legislatures are stepping up to try to secure federal funding themselves in efforts to close the broadband gap. For example, in New York, where I'm based, ConnectAll's New York State Digital Equity Plan received over $2.2 million in funding in 2023 from the Digital Equity Act, a subset of the $90 billion in connectivity funding portioned from the 2021 Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act to expand its digital equity strategy throughout the state. A spokesperson from ConnectAll tells CNET that federal and state funding supports ConnectAll's initiatives, including the New York State Digital Equity Plan. "Due to federal restrictions, public schools are not eligible for Digital Equity funding. However, nonprofits -- including nonprofit schools -- can apply for funding to support broadband access and digital inclusion efforts," the spokesperson said. Until another department replaces the Department of Education, state legislatures can come together to provision and determine funding opportunities for broadband for students. "Some states may be able to use state-level funds to close those gaps. The awareness is certainly there," Bauer said. This was especially the case during the COVID-19 pandemic, which forced many schools to adopt a remote learning setting. State legislatures and other stakeholders mobilized funding to expand broadband access programs for students. New York State Senator and chair of the Internet and Technology Committee Kristen Gonzalez tells CNET she has plans to expand broadband and digital equity initiatives, including ConnectAll, throughout the state. "It's more than just providing the basics. We want to ensure that schools have the resources they need to create lasting sustainable tech programs -- because access to technology isn't a luxury, it's a right," Gonzalez said. A 2020 survey published by the New York State Education Department revealed that 11% to 13% of New York City students in each borough lack sufficient internet access at home. The New York City Council supports this by claiming that inadequate broadband access is seen across the boroughs, with over 74% of all students in New York City" target="_self attending schools in Brooklyn" target="_self, Queens" target="_self and the Bronx" target="_self facing issues around broadband access. Regarding expanding broadband initiatives, Gonzalez is working to implement the Affordable Broadband Act (ABA) to bring high-speed internet to underserved areas, including low-income households. She is also cosponsoring the S3443 Bill, which would require broadband providers to offer high-speed service to low-income consumers for a maximum of $5 a month. Without home internet access, more students feeling isolated and separated from their peers could become the new norm. "A lot of our after-school clubs involve the internet and going on our Chromebooks to research stuff. So, without that, you won't really be a part of it," Mary, a 13-year-old seventh grader, said. Stella, a 13-year-old eighth grader, is the president of the student council. She discussed the importance of having Wi-Fi at home. "We have a group chat, and a lot of information goes out there. Whether we're gonna have a meeting and who we need to do what. If people don't have Wi-Fi, it's a lot harder for them to be involved," she said. Students could enter a new era with the Department of Education in the rearview mirror. With a signed executive order in motion, it's only a matter of time until the department is officially no more. As the Trump administration figures out a different solution to apportioning federal funding to help get students online, any time without the federal funding programs overseen by the Department of Education could lead to more students facing poor or no internet access. Students will suffer the consequences until the Trump administration offers effective and simple solutions for closing the broadband gap. It could be up to state legislatures and local communities to shoulder the burden of advocating for broadband access for every student in America.
Associated Press
03-03-2025
- Business
- Associated Press
IXL Speaks Your Language: Skills Now Available in 80+ Languages
Newly translated skills open up IXL to millions of English language learners SAN MATEO, Calif., March 3, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- Imagine the confusion and frustration of sitting in a classroom where you cannot understand the lesson. That is the everyday experience for millions of learners still developing their English skills and a challenge that can make it difficult to succeed. For many students, learning English has been an obstacle to excelling in other subjects. IXL Learning is changing that. IXL is now available in more than 80 languages, including Spanish, Chinese, Arabic, Haitian Creole, Malayalam, Ukrainian and Vietnamese. Through these translations, IXL allows students to concentrate on mastering essential academic material, even if they are still building their English language abilities, and gives teachers a tool to personalize ELL instruction more effectively. 'In a typical U.S. classroom, about one in 10 students is still learning English. We believe every one of them deserves the chance to reach their full potential,' said Paul Mishkin, CEO of IXL Learning. 'By offering translations in over 80 languages, we are making learning materials more accessible, so that each student can develop the skills needed to advance both in and out of the classroom.' No more getting lost in translation It's easy and convenient to provide on-demand translation support. Teachers can enable the feature from their Profile & Settings tab and assign a specific language to each learner. Once activated, students can access IXL math, science and social studies skills in their native languages with one click. IXL is available in the following languages: Afrikaans, Albanian, Amharic, Assamese, Arabic, Armenian, Azerbaijani Belarusian, Bengali, Bhojpuri, Bosnian, Bulgarian Cebuano, Simplified Chinese, Traditional Chinese, Chuukese, Croatian Danish, Dari, Dutch Filipino (Tagalog), French German, Greek, Guarani, Gujarati Haitian Creole, Hausa, Hebrew, Hindi, Hmong Igbo, Indonesian, Italian Japanese, Javanese Kannada, Khmer, Kinyarwanda, Korean Lao Malay, Malayalam, Te Reo Māori, Marathi, Marshallese, Mongolian, Myanmar (Burmese) Nepali Odia (Oriya) Pashto, Persian (Farsi), Polish, Portuguese, Punjabi Romanian, Russian Samoan, Sepedi, Serbian, Sesotho, Slovak, Somali, Spanish, Swahili, Swedish Tamil, Telugu, Thai, Tsonga, Tswana, Turkish, Twi Ukrainian, Urdu, Uzbek Vietnamese Wolof Xhosa Yiddish, Yoruba Zulu Multi-language support is available on all English editions of IXL, including for the U.S., United Kingdom, Canada and Australia. To learn more about IXL's translation support, please visit the IXL blog. About IXL Currently used by 16 million students and in 96 of the top 100 U.S. school districts, IXL is an all-inclusive educational platform that provides a comprehensive PK-12 curriculum and instructional resources, actionable analytics and a state-of-the-art assessment suite. Available in more than 80 languages, IXL's end-to-end teaching and learning solution supports personalized instruction in math, English language arts, science, social studies and Spanish. With 160 billion questions asked and answered around the world, IXL is helping schools and parents successfully boost student achievement. The IXL Learning family of products also includes Rosetta Stone, TPT, inglé Wyzant, ABCya, and Carson Dellosa Education. To learn more about IXL, visit and .
