Wildfires across Los Angeles County have forced numerous school districts, colleges, and universities to close, with closures continuing through January 9 and 10. Educational institutions are prioritizing safety amid poor air quality, power outages, and evacuation orders. Many schools are assessing damage, while others are preparing for online learning. Some institutions have reopened after safety checks, while others remain closed due to ongoing fire and wind conditions, affecting thousands of students.
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DEE Assam has announced the recruitment of 4,500 teachers for Lower Primary (LP) and Upper Primary (UP) schools. The online application process will run from February 15 to March 31. Eligible candidates, including those who have passed ATET or CTET, can apply. Separate merit lists will be published by district and category. Age and child-related eligibility criteria apply.
The Trump administration has launched federal investigations into five prominent universities, including Columbia and UC Berkeley, for allegedly failing to address antisemitic incidents on campus. The Department of Education's aggressive stance contrasts with the previous administration's approach, while the Justice Department introduces a task force to combat campus antisemitism. Universities are under scrutiny as the investigations could reshape campus policies and accountability.
Guru Gobind Singh Indraprastha University (GGSIPU) has begun the online admission process for the 2025-26 academic session. Applications are open for undergraduate, postgraduate, and PhD programs, with several new courses introduced this year. CETs will be held from April 26 to May 18, 2025, and online counselling for various programs will begin in May and June. The university has also increased financial aid and launched new initiatives for diverse student categories.
DMRC said on Friday that students carrying their CBSE Admit Cards will be given priority during security checks at metro stations and they will also be prioritized while purchasing tickets at Ticket Office Machines (TOM) and Customer Care (CC) centres.
The Samastha Kerala Islam Matha Vidyabhyasa Board (SKIMVB) has released the results for the Samastha Kerala Public Exam 2025 for Classes 10 and 12. Students can view their results online via the official website, www.samastha.in. Those dissatisfied with their results can apply for re-evaluation, while supplementary exams will take place in June 2025. Official mark sheets will be provided later by the schools.
Texas lawmakers have proposed a historic budget plan that includes $1 billion in funding for school choice and $4,000 pay raises for teachers, with rural educators set to receive $10,000. The budget also includes $3.5 billion for property tax relief. These initiatives are part of a broader $330 billion budget proposal that aims to reshape Texas education, with negotiations continuing through June. Lawmakers are set to debate the future of school choice and education funding.
ETS has launched its TOEIC Link assessments in India to meet the growing demand for English proficiency in the workforce and higher education. The test offers flexible, fast, and modular options for assessing listening, reading, speaking, and writing skills. With instant results for listening and reading, and speaking and writing scores within 48 hours, TOEIC Link supports quick decision-making. It also features AI-powered proctoring and CEFR-aligned scores for international recognition.
The Assam Gunotsav Result 2025 was announced on March 27 by CM Himanta Biswa Sarma at Srimanta Sankaradeva Kalakshetra, Guwahati. Covering 44,077 schools and 38,98,945 students, the sixth edition of this SSA-led assessment saw 11,594 schools earn A+ grades. Tablets were distributed to 4,320 students, and Rs 25,000 awarded to top schools. Results are accessible online at gunotsav2025.in using the UDISE code, marking a significant step in enhancing Assam’s educational quality.
The Directorate of Medical Education (DME), Madhya Pradesh, has announced the Round 2 schedule for MP NEET PG Counselling 2024. Registered candidates can check the full schedule on dme.mponline.gov.in. The Round 2 seat allotment results are set to be declared on January 8, 2025. Candidates can check important details here.
The National Testing Agency (NTA) has announced the rescheduling of the JEE (Main) 2025 Session-I (Shift-1) exam for 114 candidates due to technical issues at the Bengaluru examination centre. The affected candidates' exams will now take place on January 28 or 29, 2025, and fresh admit cards will be issued. Candidates are advised to stay updated on the official website.