San Francisco Unified School District (SFUSD) may issue over 500 preliminary layoff notices to address a $113 million budget deficit for 2025-26. The Board of Education will vote on layoffs for 395 certified and 164 classified positions. Notices must be sent by March 15, with a final decision expected in May, potentially impacting school operations.
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IIM Bodh Gaya closes MBA CAP 2025 registration today, January 23, 2025. The process includes Personal Interview (PI) and Writing Ability Test (WAT) for eight IIMs. Candidates must select four preferred cities for PI/WAT while registering on cap2025.iimbg.ac.in. The PI/WAT rounds are scheduled from February 17 to March 15, 2025, as per the official website.
The National Testing Agency (NTA) has extended the online application deadline for the Joint Integrated Programme in Management Admission Test (JIPMAT) 2025 to March 17, 2025, allowing more candidates to apply. Initially, the registration window was set to close on March 10, 2025. Interested candidates can visit the official website, exams.nta.ac.in/JIPMAT/, to submit their applications. The exam is scheduled for April 26, 2025.
Drake University's Beautiful Bulldog Contest is a beloved event celebrating English Bulldogs as part of the Drake Relays festivities. For over 40 years, Bulldogs have competed in categories like Best Dressed and Most Beautiful Bulldog. The 46th edition will take place on April 21, 2025, with registration from February 3 to March 17. Visit the official website for details.
The Odisha Police State Selection Board has released the Odisha Police Constable Recruitment 2024 results. Candidates can check and download their results at odishapolice.gov.in. The exam was held from December 7 to 18, 2024. The final answer key was issued on January 20, 2025, after objections to the provisional key. Candidates can check the official notice and direct link here.
The Railway Recruitment Board (RRB) has cancelled the Computer-Based Test (CBT) Stage 2 for the Assistant Loco Pilot (ALP) exam, scheduled for March 19, 2025, due to technical issues at select centres. Both Shift 1 and Shift 2 were impacted, and the RRB has assured candidates that revised dates will be announced soon.
Stanford University faces a $160 million annual funding cut as the NIH reduces indirect cost allocations from 26% to 15%, impacting research infrastructure. The policy, effective February 10, 2025, aims to prioritize direct scientific research. Stanford and other universities must now find alternative funding to sustain essential operations, including lab maintenance and staff wages.
The U.S. faces a dual crisis: declining math proficiency and a looming engineering shortfall. With math scores plummeting, fewer students are pursuing STEM careers, risking a significant talent gap. To sustain its technological edge, America must bolster math education and reassess its reliance on foreign talent through H-1B visas. Without reforms, its economic resilience is at stake.
Key changes in CBSE 2025: CBSE has introduced changes for the 2025 board exams, including reduced short-answer questions, an increased focus on competency-based questions, and a higher internal assessment weightage. Mandatory 75% attendance and special exams for athletes are also included. A new CBSE sub-regional office is set to open in Tripura.
The Trump administration’s decision to slash 50% of the Education Department’s workforce has ignited fierce debate, with advocates praising decentralization and critics warning of severe consequences. The cuts have crippled research, civil rights oversight, and special education compliance, leaving key functions in disarray. As federal oversight diminishes, the future of American education hangs in uncertainty.
The Dehradun District Magistrate declared a holiday for schools and anganwadis on January 28, 2025, due to PM Modi's visit for the 38th National Games. The games will be inaugurated in Dehradun at 6 PM after Modi’s program in Bhubaneswar. Check details here.