The University of Houston dropped major theological studies amid falling enrollment in the liberal arts in the U.S

University of Houston (Image credit: X/@UHouston) The University of Houston system has decided to close its undergraduate degree in religious studies, dealing another blow to liberal arts education in the United States as universities rapidly respond to declining student demand and workforce-driven academic priorities.The University System’s Board of Regents approved the closure Thursday after officials…

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Parents leaving public schools? NITI Aayog says enrollment in India is less than 50 percent.

According to the latest report released by Niti Aayog on the country’s school education system, enrollment in government schools across India has declined from 71 per cent in 2005 to 49.24 per cent in 2024-25.As enrollment in public schools declined, private schools steadily increased over the years. Private institutions now account for 44.01 percent of…

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Girls lead the way in classroom enrollment in Delhi, but why are boys falling behind so fast?

According to the Economic Survey 2025-26, girls have overtaken boys in enrollment at all school levels in Delhi. While the capital continues to outperform the national average, the persistent gender gap — most visible in upper secondary — raises fresh concerns about boys’ participation, even as attendance remains strong and academic performance improves in later…

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Peoria in America unites to close two elementary schools: Here’s why falling enrollment is changing local education

Peoria Unified will close two elementary schools as enrollment declines. (Getty Images) An Arizona school district has decided to close two elementary schools as it grapples with declining enrollment and financial pressures. The decision, which will take effect in the 2026-27 school year, was unanimously approved by the governing board of the Peoria Unified School…

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