Donald Trump's nomination of Linda McMahon, former WWE CEO, as Secretary of Education has sparked discussion due to her unconventional background and academic qualifications. Holding a bachelor’s degree in French with a teaching certification, McMahon contrasts with previous secretaries who typically held degrees in education policy or law. This raises questions about the importance of education-related degrees for the role.
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The Maharashtra State Council of Examination (MSCE) has officially released the MAHA TET Result 2024. Candidates who appeared for the test on November 10, 2024, can now access their results through the official website, mahatet.in. After logging in with their credentials, candidates can view and download the result. Those who pass will receive an eligibility certificate for teaching roles, though securing a job requires applying to specific vacancies.
The BSF HCM and ASI Steno Admit Card 2025 will be released for candidates appearing in the Physical Efficiency Test (PET) and Physical Standard Test (PST) as part of the recruitment for 1,526 vacancies. The selection process includes physical tests, a Computer-Based Test (CBT), a skill test, document verification, and a medical exam. Admit cards can be downloaded from bsf.gov.in once available.
IIT Bombay has released the final answer key for the UCEED and CEED 2025 exams. Candidates can download it from the official website, along with the question papers. The cut-off marks for Part A will be announced on February 6, while results are set for March 7. Scorecards will be available from March 10, 2025.
West Bengal Education Department will advance summer vacation in state-run schools to April 30 due to rising temperatures and humidity, announces Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee. Instead of starting in mid-May, the break will now begin for primary, secondary, and higher secondary institutions earlier to protect students from increasing heat, with temperatures already reaching 34.4 degrees Celsius.
The Council for the Indian School Certificate Examinations (CISCE) is expected to announce the ICSE Class 10 and ISC Class 12 results in May 2025, following previous years’ trends. The exams were conducted between February and April. Students can check their results online by entering their credentials on the official website. The passing criteria require a minimum of 33% for ICSE and 40% for ISC.
Aspiring to join the ranks of Boston University’s distinguished scholars? This comprehensive overview illuminates the 2024–2025 Cost of Attendance, from tuition and housing to ancillary expenses. Delve into financial aid opportunities, including prestigious scholarships and tailored grants, ensuring meticulous financial planning. Empower your academic ambitions with clarity and confidence as you prepare for this transformative journey.
The Madhya Pradesh Employees Selection Board (MPESB) has released the admit cards for the 2024 Mahila Paryavekshak (Female Supervisor) exam. Candidates can download their hall tickets from esb.mp.gov.in by entering their application number, date of birth, and other required details. The exam is set for March 7, 2025, and will be conducted in two sessions of three hours each.
Karnataka Bank has opened applications for 75 specialist officer (SO) roles in 2025, offering vacancies for Chartered Accountants, IT Specialists, and Law Officers. Candidates from the 2024 and 2025 batches are eligible to apply. The recruitment includes positions across various fields with attractive pay packages starting at Rs 48,480 per month. Applicants can apply through the bank's official website before March 25, 2025, with the selection based on shortlisting and online interviews.
The Staff Selection Commission (SSC) has released the final answer key for SSC CHT Paper 1, 2024, with 2,145 candidates shortlisted for Paper II (Descriptive). The computer-based exam was held on December 9, 2024, and results were declared on February 14, 2025. Candidates can check their marks and download their Final Answer Key, Response Sheet, and scorecard from March 3 to March 4, 2025, via ssc.gov.in.
The Gold Card visa, introduced under Trump's administration, offers US residency for a $5 million investment, bypassing job creation rules of the EB-5 visa. While it provides an alternative for wealthy H-1B holders stuck in green card backlogs, it won’t replace skilled immigration, as industries need expertise, not just money, to fill critical workforce shortages in tech and manufacturing.