The U.S. Department of Justice reached a settlement with the Elmore-Morristown Unified Union School District in Vermont to resolve allegations of racial harassment against Black and biracial students. The settlement includes new measures to address racial discrimination, including revised policies, annual climate assessments, and staff training. This landmark agreement is expected to impact school districts nationwide, highlighting the importance of creating safe, inclusive educational environments and holding institutions accountable for racial harassment.
Related news
Art education is vital for students' cognitive, emotional, and creative development. In response to this, Proposition 28 allocated $1 billion for arts education in LAUSD. However, funds have allegedly been misused, as they were redirected to cover existing staff costs rather than hiring new art teachers. Parents, including former superintendent Austin Beutner, have filed a lawsuit demanding proper allocation to support students' arts education, especially in low-income schools.
The Bar Council of India (BCI) will close the AIBE 19 answer key 2024 objection window today, January 10. Candidates can challenge the provisional answer key, released on December 29, 2024, via allindiabarexamination.com. After reviewing objections, BCI will prepare the final answer key, which will determine the AIBE 19 result 2024.
The Trump administration has withdrawn $400 million in federal funding from Columbia University, citing its failure to address antisemitism. Education Secretary Linda McMahon warned universities against inaction. Columbia pledged to work on restoring funds, while critics called the move illegal. The funding loss is expected to impact research, education, and faculty, with legal challenges likely.
Stanford University leads the 2025 RHSU Edu-Scholar Rankings, with seven of its scholars ranking in the top 20. The rankings, compiled by Rick Hess, highlight influential figures in education policy and research. Notable names include Carol Dweck, Howard Gardner, Angela Duckworth, and Linda Darling-Hammond. As reported by Education Week, Stanford's dominance underscores its significant role in shaping public discussions on education reform, while other top universities, like Harvard, also... Expand
IGNOU has released the tentative date sheet for the June 2025 Term-End Examination (TEE). The exams will be held from June 2 to July 11 in two shifts—10 AM to 1 PM and 2 PM to 5 PM. Candidates can check the schedule on ignou.ac.in. The exam form submission portal opened on March 15, 2025.
The Bundelkhand University will close UP BEd JEE 2025 registrations on March 8, 2025. Interested candidates can apply at bujhansi.ac.in. Late applications with a fee will be accepted from March 9 to March 15, 2025. The registration process began on February 15, 2025, and admit cards will be released on April 14, 2025.
NTA has extended the CUET UG 2025 registration deadline to March 24, with fee submission due by March 25. The correction window will be open from March 26-28. Exams will be held from May 8 to June 1. Candidates should apply on cuet.nta.nic.in promptly to avoid last-minute issues. Paper-wise schedules will be announced later.
The National Testing Agency (NTA) will conduct JEE Mains 2025 Session 2 from April 2 to 9 in two shifts. With less than a month left, candidates await their admit cards, which, as per the official brochure, will be released three days before the exam date. The exam will be held in a computer-based format.
Kash Patel, confirmed as FBI director by a narrow Senate vote, rises to the position despite his history of criticizing the agency. Known for his staunch support of Trump, Patel's leadership sparks debate over his ability to impartially oversee the Bureau.
The US Supreme Court has agreed to review a controversial case that could shape the future of religious charter schools. The case involves Oklahoma's proposed St. Isidore of Seville Virtual Charter School, which seeks public funding despite its Catholic affiliation. The Oklahoma Supreme Court had previously blocked the school, citing First Amendment concerns, but now the high court will decide if public funds can be allocated to a religiously affiliated charter school.