Despite New York’s highest-in-nation per-student spending of $36,293, students’ test scores lag behind the national average. The state faces issues like inefficient fund allocation, accountability gaps, and declining enrollment. Experts call for enhanced oversight, rigorous needs assessments, and promotion of best practices to bridge the gap between funding and educational outcomes.
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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.
Vishad Jain, a 17-year-old from Kandivali, achieved a perfect score in the January session of JEE (Mains), being the only student from Maharashtra among 14 in the country. He is now preparing for his CBSE board exams and JEE (Advanced), aiming for a computer science seat at IIT-Bombay.
Sarasota County Schools achieved a historic 92.5% graduation rate for the 2023-2024 school year, marking the district's highest rate in history. Significant improvements were seen across traditional public high schools, including Pine View School and Suncoast Polytechnical High School, which both reached 100%. The district also made strides in closing the achievement gap, with notable gains among Hispanic, ELL, and SWD students. Superintendent Terry Connor celebrated the hard work of students,... Expand
The NEET SS 2024 admit cards will be released today, March 25, 2025, on the official website, natboard.edu.in. Candidates who have registered for the exam can download their admit cards, which are required for the exam on March 29 and 30, 2025. Candidates should ensure their details are correct, and carry a printed copy of the admit card along with a valid photo ID proof. For further details, visit the official website.
SSC has announced the final result for the MTS and Havaldar (CBIC & CBN) Exam 2024 on ssc.gov.in. The computer-based exam was held from Sept 30 – Nov 14, 2024, and 27,011 candidates were shortlisted. After the PET/PST (Feb 5-12, 2025), 20,959 candidates qualified. The final answer key will be released soon.
The Directorate of Medical Education and Training, Uttar Pradesh, has announced the NEET PG 2025 Special Stray Vacancy Round counselling schedule. Eligible candidates can fill their preferences on the official website, upneet.gov.in, until March 17, 2025. The allotment result will be declared on March 17, with reporting by March 20.
The Bar Council of India released the final answer key for AIBE 19 on March 6, 2025, withdrawing seven questions and revising three. The total marks were reduced to 93, affecting the passing marks. After passing, candidates can apply for the Certificate of Practice to practice law in India through their respective State Bar Council.
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The IISER Aptitude Test (IAT) 2025 will be held on May 25 in a single shift from 9 AM. Registrations begin on March 5, with the deadline on April 15. Interested candidates can apply at iiseradmission.in once the link is active. Candidates can check details regarding important dates and how to apply here.