Tennessee Governor Bill Lee has called a special legislative session to push for universal school vouchers, alongside addressing other critical issues, including a $450 million hurricane relief package. Lee has long advocated for expanding school vouchers but faced opposition in previous years. The special session, set to begin on January 27, will focus on education reform, hurricane aid, and immigration policies. The governor's proposal has garnered support from state legislative leaders despite ongoing political challenges.
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The Telangana government has made Telugu a compulsory subject for students in 1st to 10th classes across CBSE, ICSE, IB, and other board-affiliated schools starting from the 2025-26 academic year. This follows the Telangana (Compulsory Teaching and Learning of Telugu in Schools) Act of 2018. The move aims to implement the act fully, with a simplified "Simple Telugu" textbook introduced for non-native students.
The Gujarat State Examination Board has opened applications for the NMMS Scholarship on sebexam.org. Apply between January 1-11, 2025, with fee payment accepted until January 13. Qualified students will receive ₹1,000 monthly (₹12,000 annually), directly transferred to their bank accounts by the Ministry of Education. Students can check the eligibility criteria and direct link here.
The Biden administration has forgiven loans for 260,000 former students of Ashford University, following accusations of misconduct. The university misled students about accreditation, costs, and graduation timelines, prompting the Education Department's action. This widespread loan forgiveness applies to students who attended between March 2009 and April 2020. Additionally, Zovio's founder, Andrew Clark, faces a debarment proposal for his role in the misconduct. The move is part of broader... Expand
Alexis Wilkins, a rising country music star, is also making a name for herself in politics. Known for her hit debut EP "Grit," which reached No. 4 on the iTunes chart, Wilkins is now the Press Secretary for Rep. Abe Hamadeh (R-Ariz.) on Capitol Hill. At just 25, she’s balancing a successful music career with growing political influence.
Harvard University has seen a dramatic shift in post-graduation career paths. In 2024, 50% of graduates entered finance, consulting, or tech, up from just 5% in the 1970s. Corporate recruiting is now a dominant force on campus, with firms eager to secure talent early in students’ academic careers. This shift reflects broader economic trends, as students increasingly prioritize job security and high-paying positions, leaving behind traditional paths like academia and public service.
The ICAI CA Foundation January 2025 exams commence today, covering subjects like accounting and business laws, with the exam schedule from January 11 to January 18. The result is expected in March 2025. Admit cards are available online only. CA Intermediate exams also started on January 11.
The UPPSC has issued the Staff Nurse Mains Admit Card 2023 on February 19, 2025, for the exam scheduled on February 23, 2025. Candidates must bring their admit cards and required documents to the examination center and arrive earlier than the exam start time. More details are available on the official UPPSC website.
The Santa Ana Unified School District agreed to halt its Ethnic Studies curriculum after a lawsuit from Jewish advocacy groups accused it of including antisemitic content and bypassing public input. The settlement requires revising the courses with public input and ensuring transparency in curriculum development.
The Bihar School Examination Board (BSEB) will announce the Class 10 Result 2025 today, March 29, at 12 PM. Students can check their results at secondary.biharboardonline.com. The exams were held from February 17 to 25, starting with a language paper and ending with vocational subjects, conducted in two shifts daily.