President Donald Trump’s executive order, Expanding Educational Freedom and Opportunity for Families, aims to revolutionize U.S. education by increasing federal support for school choice initiatives. By redirecting funds to charter schools, private institutions, and homeschooling, the order provides more educational options for families, particularly in underserved areas. It also includes provisions for military and indigenous students, while promoting flexibility in state policies to foster innovation and quality in education. However, the initiative may face challenges, including potential resource shortages for public schools.
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ETS has launched its TOEIC Link assessments in India to meet the growing demand for English proficiency in the workforce and higher education. The test offers flexible, fast, and modular options for assessing listening, reading, speaking, and writing skills. With instant results for listening and reading, and speaking and writing scores within 48 hours, TOEIC Link supports quick decision-making. It also features AI-powered proctoring and CEFR-aligned scores for international recognition.
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The MPPSC has released the final results for the MP SET 2024 in select subjects, including English, Geography, and Law. Candidates can check and download the PDF results from mppsc.mp.gov.in. The exam was conducted on December 15, 2024, and the results are now available online. Candidates can check the direct link here.
Bundelkhand University has extended the application deadline for the Uttar Pradesh Bachelor of Education Joint Entrance Examination (UP BEd JEE) 2025 until March 25, 2025. Initially set to close on March 8, 2025, the registration process offers aspiring candidates more time to apply via the official website at bujhansi.ac.in. The exam is tentatively scheduled for April 20, 2025, with admit cards available from April 14, 2025.
The National Board of Examinations in Medical Sciences (NBEMS) has released the tentative schedule for the DNB final practical examinations (October 2024 session) with an OSCE component. The exams are tentatively set to begin on January 21, 2025, and end on February 27, 2025. Candidates can check the direct link here.
The Railway Recruitment Boards (RRB) have announced the tentative exam dates for the RRB RPF Constable 2024. The Computer-Based Test (CBT) will be held between March 2 and March 20, 2025. Candidates must meet the minimum qualifying marks to progress to further stages, including the Physical Efficiency Test (PET), Physical Measurement Test (PMT), and Document Verification (DV). Detailed schedules are available on the official RRB websites.
The Delhi Directorate of Education has directed all government and government-aided schools to eliminate the use of single-use plastics (SUPs). This directive, based on the Plastic Waste Management Amendment Rules, 2021, aims to address the environmental hazards posed by SUPs. Schools are advised to adopt eco-friendly alternatives to items such as carry bags, straws, and cups.
The RRB ALP CBT 2 exam is scheduled for March 19-20, 2025, while the JE, DMS, and CMA exams have been rescheduled, with new dates to be announced. Candidates can check their exam city and date 10 days before the exam, and admit cards will be available four days prior. Aadhaar-based biometric verification is mandatory at the exam center.