Higher education in the U.S. faces a crisis as enrollment declines due to rising tuition costs, heavy student debt, and a shift towards alternative career paths. This trend, driven by demographic changes and a reevaluation of the value of degrees, threatens the survival of numerous colleges.
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As the CBSE Class 10 Science exam approaches on February 20, 2025, students are fine-tuning their preparation strategies to excel in this critical test. The 3-hour, 80-mark exam will cover physics, chemistry, and biology, with 39 questions requiring a balance of theoretical knowledge and problem-solving skills. Emphasizing short answer questions, students are advised to practice previous year's papers, focus on key concepts, use diagrams, and apply the PEEL technique for well-structured answers.... Expand
IIT Roorkee has released the GATE 2025 toppers' list on gate2025.iitr.ac.in. The results were announced on March 19, and scorecards will be available from March 28. The list includes AIR 1 holders from 37 subjects, along with their raw marks and GATE scores. Candidates can check the direct link here.
University professors have sued the Trump administration, alleging that its crackdown on noncitizen students and faculty protesting on campus violates First and Fifth Amendment rights. Filed in a Massachusetts court, the lawsuit challenges deportation policies, arguing they suppress free speech. The case could set a major precedent, with the administration yet to respond.
The University of California announced on March 19, 2025, that it will no longer require diversity statements as part of its faculty hiring process. The decision comes amid increasing federal pressure from the Trump administration against DEI programs. UC’s leadership cited concerns over applicants’ focus being diverted from academic qualifications. The move has sparked mixed reactions, with some applauding it as a pragmatic shift, while others see it as a concession to political pressures.
A New Hampshire elementary school temporarily closed after hundreds of hibernating bats were discovered inside. The issue was identified after staff reported feeling unwell, leading to an inspection of Richards Elementary School. Bats were found in ceiling tiles and gaps around pipes. The school is taking action by sealing entry points and monitoring the situation every two weeks. A bat eviction process will begin in March, while the school is set to reopen on Tuesday.
The Science Olympiad Foundation (SOF) has released the 2024 National Science Olympiad (NSO) results. Students from Classes 1 to 12 who appeared for the exam on December 3, 2024, can check and download their results from the official website, sofworld.org. Candidates can check the direct link here.
The Directorate of Arts, Maharashtra, released the results for the Maharashtra Elementary Drawing Grade Exam 2024-25 on January 13, 2025. The top-ranked student, Sairaj Sangram Jahtap, scored 376 marks, while Samarth Navinath Pawar and Arya Babaso Kamble secured the second and third positions, respectively.
The Embassy of India in Kathmandu, along with the Ministry of Federal Affairs and General Administration, Government of Nepal and Project Implementing Agencies of Government of Nepal signed Memorandum of Understandings (MoUs) for undertaking 10 High Impact Community Development Projects (HICDPs) in Nepal under the grant assistance of Government of India in Education, Health, and Culture Sectors at a total cost of NRs.625.00 million on Tuesday, as per a statement by the Indian Embassy in... Expand
The Trump administration’s decision to discontinue the NAEP Long-Term Trend Exam for 17-year-olds has sparked controversy, with supporters calling it a cost-cutting reform and critics warning of a deliberate attempt to obscure declining academic performance. The latest NAEP report reveals a sharp drop in math and reading scores, widening achievement gaps. As the debate over its significance intensifies, questions arise about whether this move will weaken educational accountability or prompt... Expand