Iowa’s Education Savings Account (ESA) program has seen a remarkable 60% increase in participation, with over 27,000 students now using taxpayer funds to attend private schools. The surge is part of a broader trend towards expanding school choice in the state, as private school enrollment grows by 9%. The ESA program, which provides up to $7,800 per student, will be available to all Iowa families starting in 2025, with an estimated $218 million in funding by the end of the 2024-25 school year.
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IIT Roorkee has changed the GATE 2025 exam center for February 15 and 16 from Prayagraj to Lucknow due to the large gathering expected at the Mahakumbh. Candidates assigned to Prayagraj centers must now appear in Lucknow. The decision aims to avoid logistical challenges during the event. Candidates can check important details here.
CBSE Direct Recruitment 2025: CBSE has started recruitment for 212 Superintendent and Junior Assistant roles, with applications closing on January 31, 2025. Superintendents require a Bachelor’s degree and typing proficiency, while Junior Assistants need a 12th-standard qualification. The selection involves Tier 1 and 2 exams and a skill test.
Twelve prestigious US universities, from Yale to Johns Hopkins, have agreed to pay millions in settlements after being accused of favoring wealthy applicants in admissions and financial aid. The lawsuit alleges that these schools, part of the 568 Presidents Group, coordinated to prioritize affluent students over others. The scandal has raised concerns about fairness and competition in the college admissions process, with a total payout potentially reaching $320 million if all defendants settle.
The Jammu and Kashmir Board of School Education (JKBOSE) has announced the date sheet for the Class 10th and 12th exams for the soft zone areas in Jammu & Kashmir and Ladakh. The exams will start from February 15, 2025, and end by March 19, 2025, with both morning and evening shifts. Students are advised to download the official date sheet and ensure they follow the instructions regarding exam conduct and materials allowed.
The RRB Level 1 Recruitment 2025 application window closes today, March 1, 2025. Initially set for February 22, the deadline was extended. RRB aims to fill 32,438 Level 1 vacancies under the 7th CPC Pay Matrix. Candidates can pay the fee until March 3 and modify applications until March 4 at RRB websites.
IGNOU has released the tentative date sheet for the June 2025 Term-End Examination (TEE). The exams will be held from June 2 to July 11 in two shifts—10 AM to 1 PM and 2 PM to 5 PM. Candidates can check the schedule on ignou.ac.in. The exam form submission portal opened on March 15, 2025.
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