A legal battle is unfolding in Texas over the newly approved Bluebonnet Learning curriculum, which integrates Christian teachings and biblical references into its lessons. A coalition of rights organizations has warned school leaders that adopting the curriculum would violate students' constitutional rights, promoting religious beliefs in violation of the separation between church and state. As districts deliberate, the curriculum’s potential to alienate non-Christian students and raise constitutional concerns is at the heart of the controversy.
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The University of Washington has agreed to a $4 million settlement after students sued over tuition fees for in-person education they never received during the COVID-19 pandemic. While UW denies wrongdoing, the lawsuit argued that students paid for campus access but were restricted to online learning. Eligible students will receive compensation, with final approval expected in July.
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JKBOSE Class 11 Date Sheet 2025: The Jammu and Kashmir Board of School Education has released the Class 11 Annual Regular Examination Date Sheet for 2025 for Science, Arts, Commerce, and Home Science streams. Exams are scheduled from February 2, 2025, to March 18, 2025, starting at 10:00 AM. Students can download the timetable from the official website.
Curfew has been imposed in parts of Nagpur following violent clashes over a row concerning Aurangzeb's tomb on March 17, 2025. The violence led to stone-pelting, arson, and attacks on police, resulting in injuries. Schools and colleges in affected areas like Mahal, Chitnis Park Chowk, and Bhaldarpura have been closed for safety. Authorities have deployed additional police forces and urged citizens to remain calm while ensuring strict action against those responsible for the unrest.
The National Testing Agency (NTA) will close the CUET UG 2025 registration window today, March 24, 2025, after extending it from the previous deadline of March 22. The last date for fee payment is March 25, while the correction window will be open from March 26 to 28. Eligible candidates can apply through cuet.nta.nic.in before the deadline.
The State Council for Technical Education and Vocational Training (SCTEVT), Odisha, has announced the SCTEVT Diploma Result 2025 for the winter semester. Candidates can check their results on sctevt.odisha.gov.in by entering their registration number and date of birth. The results cover multiple semesters, and candidates can download the PDF result and verify their marks using their roll numbers.
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