The number of school shootings in the United States reached a record high in 2024, with 84 incidents reported as of December 17. This surpasses the previous record of 82 in 2023. Of the shootings, 56 occurred at K-12 schools, resulting in 38 deaths and over 100 injuries. States like California, Texas, and Florida have seen the highest rates of school shootings. The issue highlights a growing gun violence crisis, with over 48,000 firearm-related deaths reported in 2022.
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The Office of the Chairman, NEET PG Admission/Counselling Board - 2024, SMS Medical College, Jaipur, has revised the Round 3 counselling schedule. The online choice filling and locking process has been extended to January 31, 2025. The provisional allotment list will be released on February 5, with document submission from February 6 to 9, 2025.
IIT Roorkee has released the GATE 2025 scorecards today, March 28, 2025. Candidates who appeared for the exam can download their scorecards from the official website, gate2025.iitr.ac.in. The scorecards will remain valid until March 2028, and can be used for MTech/PhD admissions and PSU recruitment. Candidates are advised to download the scorecards by May 31, 2025. Detailed steps for downloading the scorecard are available on the official website.
West Virginia Governor Patrick Morrisey implemented significant education reforms on January 13, 2025, including a ban on Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) programs and the introduction of religious vaccine exemptions. The executive orders mark a stark departure from previous policies, aiming to address perceived racial and gender biases in education while offering families the option to opt-out of vaccination requirements. These moves align with a broader conservative agenda, prompting... Expand
The India Post Payments Bank (IPPB) has announced the IPPB Executive Result 2024, revealing the list of selected candidates for Gramin Dak Sevak posts. The merit list, now available on the official IPPB website, includes candidates' names, roll numbers, and allotted locations for posting. Candidates can download the Circle-wise result PDF and check their selection status. The list is based on eligibility checks, application marks, and document verification. Further updates will be provided soon.
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Haryana Human Rights Commission supports a transgender educator. The educator faced issues in getting school recognised. The school provides education to underprivileged children in Karnal. Land regulations were the main obstacle. The commission asks for sympathetic review of school's recognition. It cites Transgender Persons Act 2019. The act guarantees equality and dignity. The next hearing is on May 2.
In response to the rising wave of book bans across the U.S., New Jersey has enacted the Freedom to Read Act, a law that protects students’ access to diverse literature. By prohibiting book removals based on controversial content or author identities, the law safeguards intellectual freedom, ensuring a more inclusive and critical learning environment.
The Gujarat RTE admission process for 2025 has commenced, offering economically weaker students access to private school education. The application window remains open until March 12, with around 1,300 private schools in Ahmedabad allocating 14,778 seats under the RTE quota. Eligible families must meet income criteria and submit valid documents. The Directorate of Primary Education oversees the process.