US education leaders are closely monitoring the UK's upcoming curriculum review, which aims to address historical biases in history and geography lessons. The review, set for early 2025, includes proposals to reshape the portrayal of the British Empire, promote diversity, and include modern issues like climate change and financial literacy. US educators are looking to these reforms for guidance in creating more inclusive curricula that reflect diverse perspectives and equip students for future challenges.
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A 2024 study reveals a widening gender gap in US engineering majors, especially at colleges with lower average SAT math scores, with men outnumbering women 7:1. While elite universities see improvements, less selective institutions struggle to support women in technical fields, highlighting the need for targeted interventions to close the gap and promote gender equality in STEM.
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The Telangana Government College of Higher Education has initiated the registration for the Telangana Integrated Common Entrance Test (TS ICET) 2025 for MBA and MCA programs. Conducted by Mahatma Gandhi University, the exam is scheduled for June 8 and 9, 2025. Applicants can register via icet.tgche.ac.in by following the specified steps.
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