Universities are meant to be places where ideas are challenged, knowledge is expanded, and students from different backgrounds can learn together. They are also environments in which young people develop their confidence, relationships, and sense of belonging. Yet discrimination can undermine these goals, leaving students feeling excluded, isolated, or unable to participate fully in academic life. India’s debate over the University Grants Commission’s (UGC) equity regulations has brought these challenges into sharp focus. The regulations introduced in January 2026 were intended to strengthen mechanisms for preventing discrimination in higher education. However, the Supreme Court stayed their implementation on January 29,…
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The article explores the review’s reported scope of 1,154 research publications, the major themes shaping AI in school education, and what these developments could mean for students, teachers, parents, and education policymakers. It also distinguishes emerging opportunities from questions that still require stronger evidence. Introduction: How Artificial Intelligence Is Changing School Education Artificial intelligence (AI) is becoming an important part of conversations about the future of education. From personalized learning platforms and intelligent tutoring systems to conversational chatbots and automated feedback tools, AI technologies are creating new possibilities for how students learn and teachers teach. These developments raise an important…