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The Rajasthan Public Service Commission (RPSC) has increased RPSC RAS 2024 vacancies to 1,096 from 733. The prelims exam was held on February 2, 2025, and featured objective-type questions with negative marking. Candidates could raise objections to the provisional answer key until February 5. The selection process includes the Mains exam and an interview, with results awaited.
The Trump administration’s decision to discontinue the NAEP Long-Term Trend Exam for 17-year-olds has sparked controversy, with supporters calling it a cost-cutting reform and critics warning of a deliberate attempt to obscure declining academic performance. The latest NAEP report reveals a sharp drop in math and reading scores, widening achievement gaps. As the debate over its significance intensifies, questions arise about whether this move will weaken educational accountability or prompt... Expand
Stanford University faces a $160 million annual funding cut as the NIH reduces indirect cost allocations from 26% to 15%, impacting research infrastructure. The policy, effective February 10, 2025, aims to prioritize direct scientific research. Stanford and other universities must now find alternative funding to sustain essential operations, including lab maintenance and staff wages.
Chronic absenteeism has reached critical levels in Arizona, with 29% of students missing 18 or more school days in 2022-2023. Education experts and officials are concerned about the long-term impact on students’ academic success. In response, schools like Kyrene are launching task forces and campaigns to address the issue, with a focus on collaboration and educating parents. Superintendent Tom Horne advocates for stricter attendance policies to combat the crisis and improve attendance rates.
Edward Coristine, a first-year student at Northeastern University, is already making waves in both tech and government. A mechanical engineering and physics major, he interned at Neuralink and now works at the U.S. Office of Personnel Management, playing a key role in Elon Musk's Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE). With a passion for technology and entrepreneurship, Coristine, whose father leads a snack company, is poised to become a key player in shaping the future of both industries.
CBSE will implement significant changes to the Class 10 and 12 board exams from 2026, providing two exam opportunities per year and a competency-based assessment to reduce academic stress and reliance on memorization. The exams will evaluate conceptual understanding and skills, making them more student-friendly.
Since Donald Trump's second term began, the Department of Education has faced challenges, especially with Elon Musk’s Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE). DOGE has been gaining control, raising concerns about its influence and access to sensitive federal information. Musk's aides have begun restructuring agencies, with the Education Department being a major focus. Lawmakers and activists express alarm over potential unlawful actions and employee purges.
A sudden email from the OPM, part of Elon Musk's cost-cutting initiative, has caused confusion among US federal employees. The email, requesting summaries of weekly accomplishments, led many agencies to instruct their workforce not to respond until further guidance, resulting in widespread uncertainty.
The National Testing Agency (NTA) has extended the NCHM JEE 2025 application deadline to February 28, 2025, allowing more time for candidates to apply. The exam, scheduled for April 27, 2025, is for admission to the BSc (Hospitality & Hotel Administration) programme at Institutes of Hotel Management (IHM). Applicants must have completed Class 12 with English as a mandatory subject. Check complete details of the NCHM JEE application deadline and steps to apply here.