Educators brace for significant challenges in Trump's potential second term, including dismantling the DOE, cutting Title I funding, weakening Pell Grants, removing DEI initiatives, and deregulating for-profit colleges, potentially exacerbating inequities and impacting public schools, higher education, and student protections.
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Skill development has become a necessity in today’s job market, with PM Modi emphasizing its role in national progress at Pariksha Pe Charcha 2025. He highlighted its impact on employability, entrepreneurship, and technological readiness. Expanding skill initiatives to rural areas, Modi envisions a self-reliant India where youth are equipped to thrive in a rapidly evolving world. Here's how the skill development will benefit the India's youth.
A study by the Foundation for Research on Equal Opportunity (FREOPP) reveals the return on investment (ROI) for 21 college majors, helping students understand which degrees lead to the highest financial rewards. Majors like engineering, computer science, and nursing offer significant median ROIs, while fields like education and fine arts provide lower returns. This information assists students in making financially informed decisions about their college education and future career prospects.
Donald Trump’s plans to overhaul the federal government by eliminating the Department of Education and reforming key agencies could risk 2.3 million federal jobs. The new Department of Government Efficiency, led by Elon Musk and Vivek Ramaswamy, aims to streamline operations, causing uncertainty among federal workers. Specialized high-paying roles are particularly targeted for downsizing.
IIT Roorkee conducted the GATE 2025 exam on February 1, 2, 15, and 16 and released the provisional answer key on February 27, with challenges accepted until March 1. As per the official brochure, the GATE 2025 results will be declared on March 19, and scorecards will be available from March 28 at gate2025.iitr.ac.in.
The Odisha Police Recruitment Board has released the admit cards for the Sub Inspector recruitment exam scheduled for March 8 and 9, 2025, to fill 933 vacancies. Candidates must download their admit cards from the official websites and bring them to the exam center to avoid disqualification.
The Board of Secondary Education Haryana (BSEH) has released the Class 10 and 12 admit cards for 2025 on its official website, bseh.org.in. Schools can download the hall tickets using their login credentials, while students must collect them from their institutions. It is essential to verify all details on the admit card beforehand to avoid any last-minute issues.
On his 75th birthday, Bihar CM Nitish Kumar handed over appointment letters to 59,028 contractual teachers who cleared Sakshamta Pariksha-2, marking a significant step in improving the state's education system. This historic recruitment drive includes primary, secondary, and higher secondary teachers.
CBSE has approved draft norms to conduct Class 10 board exams twice a year from 2026, aiming to offer students multiple opportunities for improvement and reduce exam pressure. While students and principals welcome the change, teachers are concerned about increased workload and shorter summer breaks. Stakeholders can submit feedback by March 9 before policy finalization.
The National Testing Agency (NTA) has released the provisional answer key for the CSIR UGC NET 2025 exam on March 11. Candidates can download it from csirnet.nta.ac.in and challenge discrepancies until March 14 by paying INR 200 per question. The exam, held in 164 cities, saw participation from 2,38,451 candidates. Final answers will be determined after expert review.