Oklahoma’s Republican State Superintendent Ryan Walters has proposed requiring proof of U.S. citizenship or legal immigration status for public school enrollment, igniting sharp debate. Supporters claim it ensures transparency, while critics warn it could deter immigrant families and violate the 1982 Plyler v. Doe ruling. The controversial measure faces legal hurdles and raises concerns over educational equity and inclusivity.
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The U.S. faces a dual crisis: declining math proficiency and a looming engineering shortfall. With math scores plummeting, fewer students are pursuing STEM careers, risking a significant talent gap. To sustain its technological edge, America must bolster math education and reassess its reliance on foreign talent through H-1B visas. Without reforms, its economic resilience is at stake.
The Tamil Nadu Public Service Commission (TNPSC) has released the admit card for the Group 2 Mains examination. Scheduled for February 2025, the exam will be held in two sessions: on 8th February for General Knowledge, Aptitude, and Language, and 23rd February for General Knowledge Paper II. Candidates can download their hall tickets from the official TNPSC websites by following a few simple steps.
Over 50 school districts across the Houston area have canceled classes on January 21-22, 2025, due to severe winter weather. With forecasts of snow, ice, and freezing rain, the closures aim to ensure the safety of students and staff amid hazardous road conditions. Major districts like Katy ISD, Humble ISD, and Montgomery ISD are impacted, alongside several colleges shifting to virtual operations. Authorities continue to monitor the storm and advise the community to stay updated.
New Mexico Attorney General Raúl Torrez has filed a court motion to block a $1.9 million severance payment to former WNMU President Joseph Shepard. The motion claims the payment is a misuse of public funds and violates the fiduciary duties of the Board of Regents. Shepard, who resigned after an audit revealed improper spending, was also offered a tenured faculty position. The court will decide whether to temporarily halt the payout pending a full hearing.
The Madhya Pradesh Employees Selection Board (ESBMP) has released the MP Police Constable Recruitment 2023 results on its official website. The recruitment drive aims to fill 7,090 constable vacancies across different units, with over seven lakh candidates applying. Qualified candidates will proceed to the Physical and Medical Tests. The annual salary package for selected constables ranges between ₹3,50,000 and ₹4,00,000.
The Bihar School Examination Board (BSEB) has declared the Class 12 results for 2025, with girls excelling across all streams. The board evaluated over 12.8 lakh answer sheets in a record 27 days, achieving an 86.50% pass rate. Female students dominated the Science, Arts, and Commerce streams, reflecting the impact of educational reforms and government initiatives promoting girls' education.
Dr. Jay Bhattacharya, a Kolkata-born epidemiologist and Stanford professor, is President-elect Donald Trump’s pick for NIH Director. Known for his role in the Great Barrington Declaration, he advocates transparent, debate-driven science and critiques lockdown policies. His appointment sparks divided opinions—praised as a reformer by supporters and viewed as polarizing by critics, promising a transformative yet contentious tenure.
CBSE is set to release the Class 10 final exam results for 2025 soon. With over 24 lakh students awaiting their scores, results will be available on official websites and digital platforms like DigiLocker and UMANG. Exams were conducted from February 15 to March 1, 2025. Detailed instructions are provided for students to access their results.
RPSC has announced the RAS Prelims Exam 2024 will be held on February 2, 2025, from 12 noon to 3 pm. Admit cards will be available on January 30, 2025. Registered candidates can download their admit cards from the official website, rpsc.rajasthan.gov.in, once released. Candidates can check the official notice here.