The COVID-19 pandemic severely disrupted education, leaving lasting effects on students' learning. A recent National Assessment of Educational Progress (NAEP) report highlights a significant decline in literacy and numeracy, particularly among fourth and eighth graders. Chronic absenteeism and disengagement from deep learning have exacerbated these issues, widening the achievement gap. Urgent interventions and strategic support are necessary to help struggling students recover and bridge these disparities.
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The Economic Survey 2024-25 reveals that only 8.25% of graduates are employed in roles matching their qualifications, highlighting a critical skills mismatch in India’s workforce. Over 50% of graduates and 44% of postgraduates are underemployed in low-skill jobs, with the gap attributed to inadequate vocational training and education systems. The Survey urges reforms to align educational outcomes with industry demands and improve job prospects for India’s growing educated workforce.
The Telangana Council of Higher Education has started online registration for TS LAWCET and TS PGLCET 2025 at lawcet.tgche.ac.in. Candidates can apply until April 15, 2025. Hall tickets will be released on May 30, and the exams are scheduled for June 6, 2025. Candidates can check the direct link and other details here.
IIT Delhi has announced the IIT JAM 2025 toppers list, with top candidates securing positions across seven subjects. Akshat Gupta topped Physics, Suvon Ghosh led Chemistry, and Vikas Choudhary was the top scorer in Mathematics. Other subject leaders include Tanish Gupta in Biotechnology and Aryan Chandra in Economics. The IIT JAM 2025 results reflect an increase in cut-offs for Chemistry, Economics, and Mathematics. Qualified candidates can apply for MSc admissions starting April 2, 2025.
IIT Bombay will announce the UCEED 2025 results on March 7. Candidates can check and download their results from uceed.iitb.ac.in once the link is active. The exam was held on January 19, 2025, and scorecards will be available for download from March 10, 2025. Candidates can check important details here.
AIMA will conduct the MAT CBT 2025 on March 23, with admit cards issued on March 17 at mat.aima.in. The results will be announced in the last week of March. The admit card includes details like the candidate’s name, roll number, form number, test date, time, and venue address. Check details here.
Seven students at Liverpool High School in New York are facing criminal charges for hacking into the district's Student Information System, using stolen login credentials to access and alter sensitive records. The breach has sparked concerns about cybersecurity in U.S. schools, highlighting vulnerabilities in student data systems. The district has since reset staff passwords and is revisiting its data security protocols. This incident serves as a wake-up call about the need for stronger... Expand
ICSI has declared the CS Professional December 2024 results for Syllabus 2017 and Syllabus 2022 on icsi.edu. The top three rank holders and the merit list are also available. Additionally, the CS Executive result for the December session will be announced today at 2 PM on the official website. Check important details here.
Linda McMahon, Trump's nominee for Secretary of Education, supports the Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) program, despite previous Republican efforts to eliminate it. She affirmed its legality during her Senate confirmation hearing and vowed to uphold it. The Senate Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions will vote on her nomination on February 20.
The U.S. is facing a looming demographic shift with 650,000 fewer 18-year-olds expected by 2039, posing a significant threat to college enrollment and the economy. With a projected 15% decline in high school graduates, colleges are bracing for declining enrollment, financial strain, and an increased risk of closures. This decrease in young people will also exacerbate the labor shortage, leaving millions of jobs unfilled, particularly in sectors that require higher education.