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The US Department of Education has found the Maine Department of Education in violation of Title IX, which prohibits sex-based discrimination in educational programs. The investigation revealed policies allowing boys to compete in girls' sports and access female facilities. The MDOE faces a 10-day deadline to comply with a proposed resolution or risk losing federal funding. The resolution includes actions to protect female athletes and ensure Title IX compliance across Maine's public schools.
Iowa’s private Catholic schools have seen a record surge in enrollment this year, with over 25,000 new students, thanks to the state’s voucher program. Two-thirds of these students are using Educational Savings Accounts (ESAs) to cover tuition. The $320 million initiative has allowed families to access private education, driving a 3% growth in schools like Xavier Catholic Schools. The influx also brought greater diversity, with more non-white and special education students enrolling.
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The Association of Indian Management Schools (AIMS) has opened online registration for the ATMA 2025 June session. Candidates can apply at atmaaims.com until May 20, 2025. The exam is scheduled for June 1, 2025. Interested applicants should check eligibility and complete registration before the deadline. Check the direct link and other important details here.
IIT Bombay will announce the UCEED 2025 results on March 7. Candidates can check and download their results from uceed.iitb.ac.in once the link is active. The exam was held on January 19, 2025, and scorecards will be available for download from March 10, 2025. Candidates can check important details here.
Bhartiya Pashupalan Nigam Limited (BPNL) has announced recruitment for 2,152 vacancies in 2025, including posts like Livestock Farm Investment Officer and Assistant. Applications are open until March 12, 2025. Selected candidates will earn INR 20,000 to INR 38,200 per month. Eligibility includes specific age and education requirements. The selection process includes an online exam, interview, and training session.
Sarasota County Schools achieved a historic 92.5% graduation rate for the 2023-2024 school year, marking the district's highest rate in history. Significant improvements were seen across traditional public high schools, including Pine View School and Suncoast Polytechnical High School, which both reached 100%. The district also made strides in closing the achievement gap, with notable gains among Hispanic, ELL, and SWD students. Superintendent Terry Connor celebrated the hard work of students,... Expand
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