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Nearly 21,000 students from historically underserved communities in Odisha will now have access to medical and engineering education thanks to doubled reservation seats. The state government restructured its education policy to match population demographics, opening doors that have been closed for generations.
The dire predictions from 1968's "Population Bomb" never came true, and now many nations face the opposite challenge. Countries once worried about overpopulation are now encouraging families to have more children.
Working from home is solving a problem governments spent billions trying to fix: falling birth rates. A 40-country study shows remote work is quietly fueling a baby boom, with couples gaining time and flexibility to start families.
Tom Feiling traveled across Japan's shrinking towns to tell human stories behind depopulation statistics. His book "Alone in Japan" captures honest conversations revealing both challenges and unexpected connections in remote communities.
Austin Independent School District is celebrating meaningful progress in closing achievement gaps between different student groups. The district reported gains in overall student achievement while narrowing disparities that have historically separated students by demographics. ══════════════════════════════════════════════════════════════════
South Korea, the world's least fertile country, just saw its biggest jump in births in nearly two decades. The 6.2% increase alongside rising marriages and falling divorces signals hope for a nation grappling with demographic decline.