Linda McMahon, former CEO of WWE and a close ally of Donald Trump, has been nominated to lead the US Department of Education. Amid sweeping reform plans from Trump's administration, McMahon faces intense scrutiny regarding her lack of education experience. Critics worry about the impact of Trump's proposed cuts and restructuring, while supporters believe McMahon's business acumen could help revitalize America's schools. Her confirmation hearings on February 13, 2025, will be a critical moment in shaping the future of US education.
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The State Common Entrance Test Cell, Maharashtra, has opened online registration for the MAH MCA CET 2025 and MAH LLB 3-Year CET 2025. Interested candidates can register on cetcell.mahacet.org. MAH MCA CET is scheduled for March 23, 2025, while the MAH LLB CET will take place on March 20 and 21, 2025.
The registration window for CSIR NET December 2024 will close today, January 2, 2025. Candidates can still apply by visiting the official website before the deadline. The payment deadline is January 3, 2025, while the correction window for application details will be open from January 4-5, 2025. Interested candidates must complete all steps, including payment, for successful submission.
The Tamil Nadu Teachers Recruitment Board has released the TNSET 2025 admit card. Candidates can download it from trb.tn.gov.in. The TNSET exam will be held from March 6 to 9, 2025. The exam determines eligibility for Assistant Professor posts in Tamil Nadu. Candidates must check the admit card details and report discrepancies to authorities.
Central Board of Secondary Education will likely declare Class 10 and 12 results for 2025 soon. Students can check scores on cbse.gov.in. Results will also be available on DigiLocker and UMANG app. Past trends suggest results between mid and late May. Students need roll number to view results. Digital mark sheets will be on DigiLocker.
The National Board of Examinations in Medical Sciences (NBEMS) has opened registrations for the NEET MDS 2025, starting February 18. Interested candidates must apply by March 10, 2025. Eligibility requires a recognized BDS degree and completion of a one-year compulsory internship. The exam will be held on April 19, 2025, in a computer-based format.
Navodaya Vidyalaya Samiti (NVS) has issued the admit cards for the JNVST 2025 lateral entry exams for Classes 9 and 11. Registered students can visit the official website to download their hall tickets by entering their registration details. The admit card contains crucial information, including the candidate's roll number, exam schedule, venue, and essential instructions.
JKPSC will release the CCE Prelims Admit Card 2024 on February 15, 2025. Candidates can download it from the official website jkpsc.nic.in. The exam is conducted for recruitment to various J&K services. Cutoff marks and other details will be provided post-exam.
The draw of lots for Balvatika-1 and Balvatika-3 admissions will now take place on March 28, 2025, as per the revised schedule. The process will be conducted in different time slots across multiple regions to ensure a smooth and transparent selection process. Parents and guardians are encouraged to check the updated schedule carefully and stay informed through the official KVS website.
Denver Public Schools sues the Trump administration over a policy allowing ICE agents to operate on school grounds, arguing it endangers students and disrupts education. The policy reversal affects immigrant families, leading to absenteeism and fear. The lawsuit seeks to prevent ICE enforcement actions in schools, claiming the policy lacks justification and exacerbates educational inequities.