President Donald Trump’s second term has brought intensified immigration enforcement, directly affecting U.S. schools. The administration’s removal of the 2011 “sensitive locations†policy has sparked fear among immigrant families, leading to misinformation, absenteeism, and legal challenges. Hispanic students face declining attendance and test scores, while school districts attempt to reassure communities amid ongoing uncertainty over immigration policies and their educational impact.
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The Gujarat Nursing Council (GNC) has announced the results of the Auxiliary Nursing Midwifery (ANM) and General Nursing and Midwifery (GNM) second-year examinations for the academic session 2025. Candidates can now access their results on the official website, gujaratnursingcouncil.org. Students are advised to download their mark sheets promptly to avoid technical issues. For any discrepancies, they can contact the council’s helpline or visit the office.
The National Testing Agency (NTA) is set to conduct JEE Main 2025 Session 2 from April 2 to 9, providing aspirants another chance to secure admission to premier engineering and architecture institutions. With the exam dates nearing, candidates must follow key guidelines, including carrying valid documents and adhering to exam protocols. Admit cards will be available on the official website.
Linda McMahon, the new US Secretary of Education, swiftly outlined her vision focusing on decentralization, school choice, traditional curriculum, patriotic education, and workforce alignment. She emphasized reducing federal oversight and promoting state control, with plans for efficiency measures and bureaucratic overhaul. This approach indicates a significant transformation in federal education policy under the Trump administration.
The Odisha Public Service Commission (OPSC) has announced the recruitment of 5,248 Medical Officers in Group-A (Junior Branch) under the Odisha Medical & Health Services Cadre. The application process starts on March 25, 2025, and ends on April 24, 2025. Candidates must have an M.B.B.S. degree and a valid Odisha Medical Registration Certificate. The recruitment will be based on a written examination, with a significant portion of vacancies reserved for various categories, including Scheduled... Expand
The Uttar Pradesh Public Service Commission has declared the UPPSC PCS Prelims Result 2024 . Candidates can check and download their results from uppsc.up.nic.in in the form of a rank list. The preliminary exam was successfully conducted on December 22, 2024, in two shifts. Candidates can check the direct link and other important details here.
The NCTE reintroduces a one-year B.Ed program starting the 2026-27 academic session, aligning with NEP 2020. Eligibility requires a four-year undergraduate or a postgraduate degree. A one-year M.Ed will be introduced as a full-time course, with ITEP specializations launching in 2025-26.
The Consortium of NLUs will soon release the revised CLAT 2025 Counselling Schedule due to legal challenges against the exam results. The Delhi High Court urges swift resolution, stressing the anxiety among students, with the next hearing set for April 7, 2025.
The US faces a critical skilled labor shortage, with 85% of contractors struggling to find qualified workers. Women and Black Americans remain significantly underrepresented in the trades due to historical exclusion and systemic barriers. Addressing this inequality through vocational education, inclusive programs, and increased government funding could help diversify the workforce. By empowering these groups, the trades sector can tackle labor shortages, create equitable career opportunities,... Expand
The Senate Commerce Committee is pushing to defund over $3 million in Harvard research grants, accusing several projects of promoting “far-left ideology†through diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) principles. This follows an investigation into more than 3,400 NSF-funded grants, totaling over $2 billion. Researchers and Harvard officials dispute the claims, and the university has launched an internal review in response to new federal guidelines prohibiting DEI initiatives in federally... Expand