New Jersey Governor Phil Murphy has proposed a statewide ban on cell phones in public schools, aiming to reduce distractions and address the growing youth mental health crisis. Supported by lawmakers and educators, the proposal has sparked discussions across the US, with several states already implementing or considering similar restrictions. As the debate intensifies, New Jersey’s push may set a precedent for nationwide policies on smartphone use in schools.
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The Directorate of Education (DoE), Delhi, has released the annual results for Classes 3, 4, and 5. Students can check their results at edudel.nic.in by entering their Student ID, Class, Section, and Date of Birth. Upon logging in, they can view their performance in the annual exams. Students can check the direct link here.
Kerala Samastha Madrasa results 2025: The Samastha Kerala Sunni Vidyabhyasa Board announces the Kerala Madrasa Results 2025 for Classes 5, 7, 10, and 12. Students can check their results at samastha.in by selecting their class and entering their registration number. Detailed steps for downloading the results are provided on the website.
The Telangana State Public Service Commission (TGPSC) has released the response sheets for the Child Development Project Officer (CDPO) recruitment exams held on January 3 and 4, 2025. Candidates can access the response sheets on the official TGPSC website from January 8 to February 7, 2025. The preliminary answer key will be published on January 9, 2025, with objections accepted until January 11, 2025.
Students, faculty, and supporters at UC Berkeley staged a rally against the Trump administration’s crackdown on campus protests and curriculum changes. The protest followed federal threats against universities over pro-Palestinian demonstrations. Amid ongoing investigations into alleged antisemitic discrimination, UC announced a hiring freeze due to federal funding uncertainties, raising concerns over academic freedom and government oversight.
The U.S. faces a dual crisis: declining math proficiency and a looming engineering shortfall. With math scores plummeting, fewer students are pursuing STEM careers, risking a significant talent gap. To sustain its technological edge, America must bolster math education and reassess its reliance on foreign talent through H-1B visas. Without reforms, its economic resilience is at stake.
Elon Musk's secretive task force, DOGE (Department of Government Efficiency), is shaking up the US Department of Education with aggressive budget cuts and disruptive actions. Staffers have been pushed out of their offices, and the team is operating with little transparency, making arbitrary cuts without clear objectives. Amid internal competition, DOGE is pushing to eliminate millions in contracts, leaving employees bewildered and concerned about the department's future. The team's unorthodox... Expand
A Tennessee student, William A., sues the Clarksville Montgomery County School System after graduating with a 3.4 GPA but unable to read due to unaddressed dyslexia. Despite an individualized education plan (IEP), the school failed to provide proper education, leading to a court ruling that the district must provide 888 hours of compensatory education. The case raises questions about the adequacy of special education services for students with learning disabilities.
The West Virginia Senate approved a bill on February 21, 2025, allowing religious and philosophical vaccine exemptions for schools, marking a departure from one of the nation's strictest vaccination policies. The bill, supported by Republican Senator Laura Wakim Chapman, would permit families to file objections to vaccinations based on their beliefs. If passed by the House, the bill could bring West Virginia in line with 45 other states offering similar exemptions.
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An alumni group, the Cleveland Commission for Wells, has submitted a bid to purchase Wells College, aiming to restore the 156-year-old institution after its sudden closure in April 2024. The group, consisting of alumni from multiple decades, plans to reopen the college, focusing on its liberal arts education and the ecological resources of its 127-acre campus. The Commission is calling for public support to help revive the historic institution.