The Iowa State Board of Education approved 17 charter schools, expanding educational options statewide. The recent approval includes two charter schools—Empowering Excellence in Cedar Rapids and Horizon Science Academy in Davenport—scheduled to open by Fall 2025. Additionally, six other schools were approved for opening by 2026, and several were approved earlier in 2024. These new schools reflect a growing trend in personalized and alternative education across Iowa, offering diverse learning opportunities for students.
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Arkansas Governor Sarah Huckabee Sanders signed new education laws, banning cellphone use during class and providing free breakfast for all public school students. The measures aim to improve student focus and address food insecurity, benefiting over 425,000 families and fostering better learning environments.
The National Medical Commission (NMC) draft regulations propose relaxed norms for medical faculty. Non-teaching consultants with a postgraduate degree and four years’ experience in 220-bedded hospitals can become assistant/associate professors. Diploma holders serving as senior residents since 2017 are eligible for assistant professor roles. MSc/PhD holders can temporarily teach anatomy, biochemistry, and physiology.
A retest for 12,000 candidates from the Bihar PSC's December 13 exam, amid question paper leak allegations, began Saturday at 22 centres in Patna. The exam, held for the 70th Combined Competitive Examination, is taking place under strict guidelines to ensure safety. Around 8,200 candidates had downloaded admit cards by the exam's start.
The Indian Institute of Technology (IIT) Delhi has announced the results for the Joint Admission Test for Masters (JAM) 2025. Candidates who took the exam can check their results on the official website, jam2025.iitd.ac.in, using their enrollment number or email ID and password. Scorecards for qualified candidates will be available from March 24 to July 31, 2025.
Florida's Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE) has requested six years of faculty research and grant information from state colleges, raising concerns about the transparency and purpose of the initiative. Faculty members are questioning the need for such data, especially when much of it is publicly available. The request, part of an effort to streamline government spending, also includes scrutiny of compliance with diversity, equity, and inclusion programs, prompting fears over academic... Expand
AIIMS Delhi will close the NORCET-8 registration window today, March 17, 2025. Candidates can apply at aiimsexams.ac.in. The exam’s Stage 1 is on April 12, and Stage 2 on May 2. A total of 1,794 nursing officer positions are available across 23 institutes, including AIIMS and other colleges. Candidates can find the direct link here.
The Supreme Court of India (SCI) has announced the recruitment for Junior Court Assistant posts with 241 vacancies. The application process concluded on March 8, 2025. The selection process involves a written exam, typing test, computer test, interview, document verification, and a medical examination. The written exam is scheduled for April 13, 2025. Candidates can find further details and apply on the official SCI website at sci.gov.in.
The Indian Ministry of Corporate Affairs has started registration for the PM Internship Scheme 2025. Students who have passed Class 10 or 12, or hold a UG/PG degree or diploma, aged between 21 and 24, can apply. The internships offer a monthly stipend of ₹6,000. Applications close on March 12, 2025. Visit pminternship.mca.gov.in for further details.
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