Illinois Governor JB Pritzker is joining a national movement by proposing a statewide ban on cellphones in classrooms to improve student focus, mental health, and social interaction. The legislation, which could be implemented by the 2026-2027 school year, has already seen positive results in several Illinois districts. Supported by research linking social media to anxiety, the ban aims to reduce distractions and promote engagement, with many other states considering similar measures, as reported by the Associated Press.
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The Odisha Joint Entrance Examination Committee has commenced OJEE 2025 registrations from January 30, 2025. Candidates can apply through the official website, ojee.nic.in, until March 20, 2025. The exam will be conducted in Computer-Based Test (CBT) mode on multiple dates in May 2025. Admit cards will be available from April 25, 2025. The entrance test grants admission to various undergraduate and postgraduate programs.
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The All India Students' Federation (AISF) protested against the UGC's draft regulations for 2024-2025, calling them an attack on university autonomy. The regulations, aiming to replace 2018 guidelines, sparked controversy over centralization and reduced faculty and student involvement. AISF demanded the withdrawal of the draft, warning of intensified protests to protect democratic values in higher education.
A surge in pilgrims from Prayagraj for the Maha Kumbh Mela led to severe traffic congestion in Varanasi, prompting authorities to extend school closures in urban areas until February 8, 2025. While classes will be conducted online, rural schools will function as usual. However, staff in council-aided schools must report for administrative duties, including DBT processing and Aapaar ID seeding.
The U.S. immigration system sees a surge in 2025, particularly benefiting Indian applicants. As per the February 2025 Visa Bulletin, priority dates for employment-based and family-sponsored green cards have moved forward, offering relief to Indian professionals and students. Key categories like EB-2 and EB-3 show significant progress, reducing wait times. With more visa numbers available, Indian nationals now have a clearer path to permanent residency in the U.S., marking a positive shift in... Expand
The QS World University Rankings by Subject 2025 for Mathematics highlights top US colleges excelling in this sought-after field. Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT), Harvard, Stanford, University of California, Berkeley (UCB), and Princeton have secured leading positions, demonstrating their strong academic reputation, research impact, and employer recognition. These institutions continue to shape future mathematicians globally.
The Rajasthan Board of Secondary Education (RBSE) has released the provisional answer key for REET 2025 on 25 March. Candidates who appeared for the exam on 27 and 28 February can download it from the official websites. RBSE has also provided an option to challenge the answer key, with objections accepted for a limited period.
The University of California will no longer require diversity statements in hiring, citing political and financial pressures. This follows federal warnings to protect Jewish students and campus protests against government actions. With an 8% budget cut and a hiring freeze, UC faces challenges in balancing inclusivity, academic freedom, and funding concerns, as reported by The New York Times.