Penny Schwinn has been selected by President-elect Donald Trump as Deputy Secretary of Education. Schwinn, with extensive experience in educational leadership and reform, served as Tennessee’s Commissioner of Education and tackled COVID-19 challenges. Her appointment aligns with Trump's school choice and state-centered education reform focus.
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South Range Local School District has denied open enrollment for IEP students in grades 7 and 8, citing capacity limits as the primary reason. This decision, effective for the current school year, has left families scrambling for alternatives. Parents express frustration and concern over the future of their children’s education, with some feeling blindsided by the change. Superintendent Jarred Zapolnik emphasized that adding more students would overload staff and compromise the quality of... Expand
Heavy Vehicle Factory, Avadi, Chennai, has opened online applications for apprenticeships in 2025-26 under the Apprenticeship (Amendment) Act 1973. Available vacancies include positions for Graduate and Diploma holders in Engineering and Non-Engineering fields. Selected candidates will undergo one-year training, with stipends ranging from Rs 8,000 to Rs 9,000 per month. Applications are to be submitted through the NATS portal by March 17, 2025, with certificate verification scheduled for... Expand
The Institute of Chartered Accountants of India (ICAI) has declared the results for the CA Final November 2024 exams. Group 1 has a pass percentage of 16.8%, and Group 2 stands at 21.36%. The overall pass percentage is 13.44%. Two candidates have shared the All India Rank (AIR) 1.
Thousands of federal workers, including staff at the CDC, FDA, and NIH, were laid off as part of sweeping cuts under the Trump administration's directive. The job reductions, primarily targeting probationary employees, affect key agencies involved in public health and safety. With 16,000 workers already impacted, concerns over the future of critical services, such as wildfire mitigation and health responses, are growing. The layoffs are set to continue, affecting multiple government departments... Expand
The Staff Selection Commission (SSC) has released the SSC Junior Engineer (JE) Paper II 2024 results on its official website, ssc.gov.in. Candidates who appeared for the exam on November 6, 2024, can check their scores online. The final merit list and cut-off marks have been determined based on scores from both Paper I and Paper II.
The State Bank of India (SBI) has begun the online registration for Probationary Officer (PO) recruitment. A total of 600 vacancies will be filled through this drive. Eligible candidates can register on SBI's official website, sbi.co.in, until January 16, 2025. Candidates can check the direct link here.
XLRI-Xavier School of Management has published the answer key for Xavier Aptitude Test (XAT) 2025 on xatonline.in. Candidates can review their responses by logging onto the website. The exam comprised sections on Verbal Ability, Logical Reasoning, Decision Making, Quantitative Aptitude, Data Interpretation, and General Knowledge. Multiple prestigious institutions accept the XAT score for admissions.
America's math education system is outdated and failing to equip students with the essential skills needed for success in today's technology-driven world. With an overemphasis on traditional topics like algebra and calculus, students are not learning data science and statistical literacy, crucial for future careers. Key challenges include outdated curricula, achievement gaps, and insufficient data science programs. To prepare students for the future, the math curriculum must evolve to focus on... Expand
The Stop Campus Hazing Act, signed into law by President Biden, requires universities to collect and report hazing statistics, implement prevention programs, and identify student groups violating anti-hazing policies. This new federal mandate aims to enhance transparency and accountability in response to growing concerns over hazing-related harm on college campuses. While some institutions are prepared, challenges remain in ensuring full compliance and developing effective prevention strategies.
The Jharkhand Academic Council (JAC) has released the revised date sheet for Class 8 and 9 board exams 2025. Class 8 exams will commence on March 10, followed by Class 9 exams from March 11. Admit cards for Class 9 will be available from March 5, and internal assessment marks must be submitted online between March 18 and March 30.