The US Department of Education (DOE) is threatening to investigate over 2,100 colleges with test-optional policies, warning that such practices may violate federal civil rights law. The DOE's new stance could lead to the reintroduction of standardized testing, which many schools adopted following the Covid-19 pandemic. This move has sparked concerns and legal challenges, with debates on whether the DOE's interpretation oversteps or is necessary to uphold equal access in college admissions.
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A growing wave of state-level proposals seeks to limit undocumented students' access to public education, challenging the protections established by the 1982 Plyler v. Doe ruling. As conservative advocacy groups push for legislative changes, the nation faces a critical moment that could redefine educational access, sparking complex debates over immigration, equality, and constitutional rights.
The US Education Department faces turmoil as President Trump’s “deferred resignation programme†leaves employees in limbo. A federal judge has temporarily halted the buyout plan, granting labor unions time to challenge it. The initiative, which threatens workforce reductions, raises concerns over school funding oversight, student aid processing, and education policy enforcement, potentially disrupting the sector nationwide.
The Ministry of Corporate Affairs will close the registration for the PM Internship Scheme 2025 on March 12, 2025. The initiative offers 12-month internships for youth aged 18 to 24 from low-income households. Candidates can intern with top companies like Reliance and TCS, receiving a stipend of INR 5,000 plus INR 6,000 one-time payment. Apply at pminternship.mca.gov.in.
CBSE Board Exams 2025 have commenced for Class 10 and 12 with over 44 lakh students participating. The exams will continue until March 18 for Class 10 and April 4 for Class 12. Students must download and print their admit cards from the CBSE website and ensure the six-character Admit Card ID is secure.
The NTA has issued revised admit cards for candidates whose CSIR UGC NET exam was canceled in Assam on February 28, 2025, due to a technical glitch. Candidates from Assam Down Town University, Guwahati, can download them from csirnet.nta.ac.in. The rescheduled exam will now be held on March 2, 2025.
NTA will close the JEE Main 2025 Session 2 application correction window today, February 28. Candidates can visit jeemain.nta.nic.in to modify details like course selection, exam cities, and category. However, new applicants for Session 2 can only edit limited fields, such as their name or parents' names. The correction window opened on February 27.
The National Testing Agency (NTA) has announced the JEE Main Session 2 application correction window, open from February 27 to 28, 2025. Candidates can modify details such as course, exam city, and qualification, while certain fields like mobile number and email remain unchangeable. Applicants must visit jeemain.nta.nic.in, log in, update details, and save changes before submission.
NTA has issued admit cards for the UGC NET December 2024 session on its official website, ugcnet.nta.ac.in. The exams will be held online from January 3 to 16, 2025. Candidates must check their admit cards for discrepancies and contact NTA officials immediately for corrections, if required. Candidates can check the direct link here.
Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma has announced plans to build modern schools across every Assembly constituency in the state. The initiative will focus on providing advanced infrastructure, including classrooms, labs, libraries, and sports facilities, while ensuring equal access to quality education for all students. This move aims to bridge the education gap between urban and rural areas and promote holistic development through vocational training and extra-curricular activities,... Expand
Chicago's ongoing contract negotiations between the Chicago Teachers Union (CTU) and Chicago Public Schools (CPS) could reshape U.S. education. With 30,000 teachers pushing for changes such as job security, better evaluations, and preparation time, CTU's demands reflect broader concerns for educators nationwide. CPS cites a $500 million budget deficit, complicating the process. The outcome of these talks, as the city faces fiscal challenges, could set a major precedent for teacher unions across... Expand