The CBSE Class 10 and 12 board exams 2025 will begin on February 15, 2025. Class 10 exams will run until March 18, while Class 12 exams conclude on April 6, 2025. With under 20 days remaining, students are preparing diligently. CBSE is expected to release admit cards soon, with distribution through schools.
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President Trump and Elon Musk are intensifying efforts to hold federal workers accountable, requiring them to submit weekly updates detailing their accomplishments. This follows a previous email that saw a low response rate, with less than half of federal workers engaging. The second round of emails, now coming from individual agencies, demands compliance by Monday each week. This move is part of a larger push to streamline government operations and potentially reduce staffing levels.
The National Testing Agency (NTA) has released the UGC NET June 2024 certificate on December 26, 2024. Candidates who appeared for the exam held from August 21 to September 4, 2024, can now download their certificates from the official website at ugcnet.nta.ac.in. The results were announced on October 27, 2024, and the certificate is now available for all eligible candidates to download following a simple step-by-step process.
The Trump administration’s sweeping rollback of Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) programs has triggered a fierce legal battle over academic freedom. A lawsuit led by top academic groups argues the orders violate constitutional rights and threaten institutional autonomy. With universities cutting diversity initiatives and federal funding at stake, the case could reshape higher education policies for years to come.
The US Department of State has reaffirmed its commitment to stringent visa enforcement, emphasizing continuous monitoring to ensure compliance with immigration laws. This heightened scrutiny has raised concerns among Green Card holders and international students, impacting higher education and long-term residency prospects. Experts warn that stricter policies could deter students and strain US universities financially.
Weber State University is overhauling its College of Education due to state-imposed budget cuts, eliminating the dean's position and merging departments. Utah lawmakers approved $60 million in higher education cuts, with Weber State losing $6.7 million. Critics cite "administrative bloat," while faculty fear job losses and declining education quality, as reported by The Salt Lake Tribune.
Neil Gaiman, the British author known for works like The Sandman and Coraline, is currently facing allegations of sexual misconduct. This scrutiny has cast a shadow over his unconventional academic path, where he skipped university in favor of journalism, which shaped his literary career.
A Republican-led push to dismantle the US Department of Education has gained formal traction with the introduction of the Returning Education to Our States Act. The bill, following Trump’s executive order, aims to devolve federal control to states, erasing decades of centralised oversight and marking a pivotal shift in the nation’s approach to education governance.
The NTA has canceled the CSIR UGC NET December 2024 exam at an Assam center on February 28 due to a technical glitch. A notice has been issued, assuring candidates that details regarding the rescheduling of the exam will be announced soon. Affected candidates are advised to stay updated through the official NTA website.
The US Department of Education has launched an investigation into District of Columbia Public Schools (DCPS) over concerns of failing to meet the special education needs of students. Following a December 2024 report citing the highest rate of special education complaints in the nation, the investigation will examine whether DCPS is violating federal laws. The district faces criticism for its transportation issues and the legal battles parents face to secure services for their children.