The Pell Grant program faces a $2.7 billion funding shortfall for the 2025 fiscal year, raising concerns over financial aid for low-income students. A surge in enrollment and rising costs have intensified the crisis, with experts warning of potential grant reductions. Without congressional intervention, higher education affordability could worsen, leaving many students struggling to fund their education.
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Over 50 school districts across the Houston area have canceled classes on January 21-22, 2025, due to severe winter weather. With forecasts of snow, ice, and freezing rain, the closures aim to ensure the safety of students and staff amid hazardous road conditions. Major districts like Katy ISD, Humble ISD, and Montgomery ISD are impacted, alongside several colleges shifting to virtual operations. Authorities continue to monitor the storm and advise the community to stay updated.
The National Testing Agency (NTA) has released admit cards for UGC NET exams scheduled on January 21 and 27, 2025. Originally set for January 15, the exams were postponed due to requests citing festival overlaps. Candidates can download their hall tickets from the official website, ugcnet.nta.ac.in, by entering their application details.
The U.S. Department of Education recently issued directives to federally funded institutions, including Stanford, mandating the end of race-based practices in admissions, hiring, financial aid, and campus life. This follows the Supreme Court’s 2023 ruling against race-based affirmative action. Universities are required to comply within two weeks or face potential loss of federal funding. Stanford is reviewing the guidelines.
The State Bank of India (SBI) has released the admit card for the 2025 Probationary Officer (PO) prelims exam on February 28, 2025. Registered candidates can download their hall tickets from sbi.co.in until March 24, 2025. The exam is scheduled for March 8, 16, and 24, and candidates must carry a printed admit card and valid photo ID to the exam center.
The Railway Recruitment Boards (RRBs) have extended the application deadline for the RRB Ministerial & Isolated Categories Recruitment 2025 to February 16, 2025. The fee payment deadline is now February 17, while the modification window will be open from February 19 to February 28. The selection process includes a Single Stage CBT, skill tests, and document verification. The CBT will have 100 questions covering Professional Ability, General Awareness, Reasoning, Mathematics, and General Science,... Expand
Karnataka Bank PO result 2024 declared: Karnataka Bank released the PO Result 2024 on 22nd January 2025 for the online exam conducted on 22nd December 2024 for Probationary Officer posts. Candidates can check their results through the official website by providing their registration number and date of birth. Further stages of the recruitment process will follow.
A Texas school district is facing controversy after allegations that Bellaire High School secretly transitioned a female student's gender without parental consent. In 2023, school staff reportedly began using male pronouns and a masculine name for the student, despite objections from her parents. Legal action is being considered as parents demand answers. Texas Governor Greg Abbott has instructed the Texas Education Agency to investigate, with the potential for new legislation if the allegations... Expand
AI's rapid growth is causing concern over job displacement, but Bill Gates assures that some professions are safe. During a CNBC interview, Gates highlighted that jobs in coding, energy, and biology will remain secure despite AI advancements. While AI revolutionizes various industries, human intuition and expertise are still irreplaceable in these fields. Gates is optimistic that AI's growth will create new opportunities, even as it reshapes the workforce.
The Punjab School Education Board (PSEB) has released the 2025 exam date sheets for Class 10, 12, and 8. The Class 10 exams will be held from March 10 to April 4, while the Class 12 exams are scheduled between February 19 and April 4. Class 8 exams will run from February 19 to March 7. Students can download the full timetable from the official PSEB website.
Linda McMahon, former WWE executive, is set to oversee the dismantling of the Department of Education if confirmed as its secretary. Her appointment by President Trump signifies a move towards shrinking and eventually abolishing the agency, reflecting his administration's stance on federal overreach in education.