Mesa Public Schools plans to cut jobs and adjust staffing for the 2025-26 school year in response to a projected $18 million budget deficit and a decline of 1,800 students. The district faces funding challenges due to decreasing enrollment, rising costs, and changes in funding models. Despite these financial difficulties, Mesa Public Schools is committed to maintaining high-quality education while implementing operational changes to maximize efficiency and sustain student success.
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The National Law School of India University (NLSIU) Bengaluru has extended the application deadline for the NLSAT 2025 till March 30. Aspiring candidates can apply for the three-year LLB programme through the official website, nls.ac.in. The NLSAT 2025 exam is scheduled for April 27. The application fee is Rs 2,500 for general candidates and Rs 2,000 for SC, ST, and OBC-NCL candidates. The exam will include multiple-choice and subjective questions.
The US government has intensified scrutiny on H-1B visa hiring practices, warning employers against prioritizing foreign workers over American candidates. This shift could significantly impact Indian professionals, who receive the majority of H-1B visas. Stricter regulations may limit job opportunities, push Indian talent to other countries, and affect India's IT sector, altering global migration trends.
APPSC has announced the schedule for Group 1 Mains exams, set for 3-9 May 2025. These descriptive exams will use tablets to display questions, with traditional pen-and-paper for answers. Telugu and English papers are qualifying in nature. Passing these papers is crucial for further selection stages.
CBSE has released a parents’ handbook on career options, along with the Entrance Exams 2025 guide and 21 Higher Education Vertical books to assist students and parents. Schools have been urged to use these resources for career discussions. Meanwhile, CBSE is conducting the 2025 board exams, with Class 12 exams ending on April 4.
At least 118 international students across Texas universities have lost their legal immigration status after being removed from the SEVIS system, sparking concern and confusion. The US government's move affects students at UNT, UTD, Texas A&M, and others, with no clear explanation provided. Immigration attorneys warn of serious consequences. The DHS has linked new scrutiny to campus protests, raising fears of targeting based on political expression, as reported by The Texas Tribune.
Johns Hopkins University has sold its second D.C. office building, located at 1619 Massachusetts Avenue NW, to Indiana University for $17.5 million. The 56,773-square-foot building will be transformed into a new D.C. campus for Indiana University, offering academic spaces, offices, and dorms for students. This sale follows Johns Hopkins' 2023 consolidation in D.C. and comes after the university’s relocation to 555 Pennsylvania Avenue NW, part of a broader restructuring following financial... Expand
Canada has made language proficiency mandatory for Post-Graduate Work Permit applicants. Applicants must demonstrate proficiency in English or French through standardized tests like IELTS or TEF Canada. The language requirements aim to address labour shortages and ensure graduates can effectively integrate into the Canadian workforce.
Governor Bandaru Dattatreya highlighted the transformative impact of the National Education Policy 2020, which will shape India's future through innovation, research, and moral values. Speaking at Kurukshetra University's 34th convocation, he emphasized the importance of hard work for students to overcome challenges. Chief Minister Nayab Singh Saini praised youth contributions towards a 'Viksit Bharat' by 2047 and celebrated education advancements in Haryana.
IIT Delhi will announce the IIT JAM 2025 results on March 18, 2025. Qualified candidates can download their scorecards from March 24 to July 31, 2025. The exam, conducted on February 2, 2025, was for seven test papers. Admissions will follow a series of deadlines throughout March to July 2025.