Rutherford County, North Carolina, is considering closing up to three schools to address a $6.1 million budget shortfall for the 2025 school year. The proposed closures include facilities serving at-risk and underserved students, sparking concerns about long-term impacts on education and community well-being. Former teacher Jeff Cantrell, in comments to WLOS, warned of increased dropout and incarceration rates if alternative education programs are cut. The situation highlights broader challenges facing public education funding across the US.
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The delay in CUET UG 2025 results has sparked national outrage, with students and educators criticizing the NTA's lack of communication and alleged mismanagement. Concerns about exam integrity and systemic failures, including unresponsive helplines, are intensifying calls for reform. Universities are facing disrupted academic calendars as they await the results to begin admissions.
Job postings for software developers have plummeted, creating a challenging landscape for new graduates. A significant decline in developer roles, stagnant wages, and shifting job locations demand adaptability. Success hinges on diversifying skills, targeting high-demand areas like cloud and AI, and embracing flexible work arrangements amidst a tech sector recalibration.
The JAC Delhi Round 2 Seat Allotment Result 2025 was released on June 24, allowing candidates to check their status on the official portal. Successful candidates must pay the seat acceptance fee and physically report to their assigned institute. Unhappy candidates can participate in subsequent rounds for potential upgrades, with counselling for B.Tech and B.Arch programs across five Delhi institutions.
NMIMS has declared the NPAT 2025 results on June 23, 2025, at npat.nmims.edu. Candidates can now log in using their credentials to view their individual merit positions and qualifying status. The results are crucial for admissions to NMIMS undergraduate programmes, including BBA. Selected students must accept the admission offer, upload their signature, and pay the fee to confirm their seat. The university uses the best of three scores for final merit allotment.
President Trump's administration is targeting Harvard's 7,000 plus international students through visa restrictions and attempts to revoke the university's certification to host foreign students. A federal judge has temporarily blocked some of these actions, but ongoing legal battles continue. The crackdown affects nearly 26% of Harvard's student body and raises concerns about the future of international enrollment amid intensified visa scrutiny and political tensions, as reported by the... Expand
Cincinnati Public Schools will shift over 1,200 students, mainly seventh and eighth graders, from yellow school buses to Metro public transit this year. The move aims to close a $50 million budget gap and save nearly $3 million annually. Despite past safety concerns on Metro buses, the district and transit officials are collaborating closely to ensure student safety. This large-scale change affects 13 schools and reflects a growing trend in US education transportation.
Oregon Governor Tina Kotek has called for a major overhaul of Multnomah County’s Preschool for All program, criticizing its execution and the $485 million in unspent funds. Only 11% of potential providers are participating, leaving many families without promised access. While Kotek urges reforms to tax structures and provider onboarding, county officials defend the program’s progress. The controversy has sparked broader debate about early childhood education policy across Oregon and the US, as... Expand
New York City's elite specialized public high schools face potential upheaval as socialist mayoral candidate Zohran Mamdani targets the Specialized High School Admissions Test (SHSAT). Mamdani aims to abolish the merit-based exam to address segregation and inequality. However, critics warn this move could harm low-income talented students who depend on the test to access top-tier education. The debate highlights a critical challenge in balancing equity and academic excellence in the US education... Expand