Arkansas Governor Sarah Huckabee Sanders has proposed a plan to fire college professors who she claims are "indoctrinating" students with "woke" ideologies. Her proposal, made during her January 2025 State of the State address, has sparked significant debate over academic freedom. Critics argue the move could politicize education, while supporters believe it’s a necessary shift. The proposal could influence similar actions in other states, signaling a potential nationwide trend in higher education.
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The Bihar School Examination Board (BSEB) conducted the Class 10 board exams from February 17 to 25, 2025, with over 15 lakh students appearing. Results are expected by the end of March, based on past trends. Once announced, students can check their results on the official website, secondary.biharboardonline.com. Class 10 students can check important details here.
West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee expressed her disapproval of a proposed semester system in primary schools, criticizing Education Minister Bratya Basu for allowing the matter to go public without her approval. Chairing a meeting at the state secretariat, Banerjee rejected the idea, stressing that young children should not face unnecessary academic pressure. Basu later clarified that the proposal would not proceed.
MIT has overtaken Harvard as the top choice for college applicants, as revealed by The Princeton Review survey. Harvard's controversies, including antisemitism incidents and the president's resignation, have impacted its appeal. Financial aid remains crucial for most families, with 95% considering it necessary. The college application process also stresses students significantly, making financial support a pivotal factor in their decisions.
As India prepares for Union Budget 2025, experts emphasize the need for investment in innovation, teacher training, and affordable education. Sandeep Rai advocates for reinventing schools, while Prateek Mashewari calls for GST exemptions for disadvantaged students and rationalized student loan interest rates. Significant reforms in education, including bridging the skill gap and expanding vocational platforms, are expected.
The US Department of Education has softened its stance on race-related policies in schools, retracting its controversial guidance that threatened federal funding cuts for institutions engaging in DEI programs. The revised directive, released on February 28, 2025, clarifies that schools can continue to host cultural events like Black History Month and implement race-neutral policies, easing concerns and lawsuits. The new guidance provides greater clarity and balance, reaffirming legal protections... Expand
With the 2025 CBSE board exams approaching, students must go beyond academic preparations by understanding the latest guidelines issued by the Board. These guidelines, focusing on ethics, penalties for unfair practices, attendance requirements, and updated question formats, aim to ensure fairness and reduce exam stress. Familiarizing oneself with these details is crucial to avoid unintended infractions and succeed smoothly.
Harvard University has temporarily frozen staff and faculty hiring amid looming concerns over federal funding cuts under the Trump administration. The move follows heightened government scrutiny, particularly after $400 million in federal grants to Columbia University were revoked due to alleged antisemitism on campus. With growing financial uncertainty, Harvard braces for potential funding constraints, impacting research, faculty recruitment, and student resources.
BSEB conducted the 2025 Class 12 exams from February 1 to 15 and is expected to announce the results in mid-to-late March based on recent trends. The board has improved its evaluation process significantly since 2018, aiming for faster result declarations.
AP SBTET Diploma Results for 2024-25 released: AP SBTET has released Diploma results for C16, C20, and C23 courses for the 2024–2025 session. The results for the October/November 2024 exams can be accessed on sbtet.ap.gov.in. Students can check and download their marksheets by logging in with their hall ticket number and date of birth. The results include regular and backlog students.