New York school districts report record-high graduation rates post-COVID-19, with notable improvements in smaller districts. Brocton Central saw a 21% increase, reaching 95%, while St. Regis Falls and Shelter Island hit 100%. Syracuse City also showed progress. Statewide, 86% graduation rate remained, with more high-performing districts emerging.
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Thousands of federal employees, including veterans and medical researchers, were abruptly laid off, causing confusion and anger. The reductions, part of a cost-cutting initiative led by Elon Musk's DOGE, have sparked legal actions and protests, raising concerns about the long-term impact on government operations.
UKPSC has released the admit cards for the RO/ARO exam 2023. Candidates can download the hall tickets from the official website. The exams are scheduled from February 24 to March 6, 2025. Downloading is available from February 14 to March 6, 2025.
The State-Level Recruitment Commission (SLRC) Assam has announced the ADRE 2025 results for Grade 3 and Grade 4 posts, which candidates can access on assam.gov.in. The recruitment drive aims to fill 12,600 government vacancies, with Grade 3 requiring a skill test and Grade 4 based solely on written exam performance. Over 13 lakh candidates participated, making it a major recruitment process in Assam.
Competition for US law school spots is fiercer than ever, with a 20.5% increase in applications this year. Economic uncertainty, corporate job market slowdowns, and rising salaries in legal careers are driving this surge. Georgetown Law received 14,000 applications for just 650 spots, while the University of Michigan saw record numbers. Black applicants also increased by 30%. The heightened demand reflects the growing appeal of law as a stable and lucrative career option in uncertain times.
The US Supreme Court has agreed to review a controversial case that could shape the future of religious charter schools. The case involves Oklahoma's proposed St. Isidore of Seville Virtual Charter School, which seeks public funding despite its Catholic affiliation. The Oklahoma Supreme Court had previously blocked the school, citing First Amendment concerns, but now the high court will decide if public funds can be allocated to a religiously affiliated charter school.
The Central Board of Secondary Education (CBSE) will soon start the application process for 212 Superintendent and Junior Assistant posts. Applications begin January 1, 2025, and end January 31, 2025. Candidates can apply online on the official CBSE website. The selected individuals will be posted across various CBSE offices, including Regional Offices and Centres of Excellence.
As the CBSE Class 10 exams approach, students face the challenge of mastering Social Science, a subject that covers a wide range of topics. With 37 questions, including multiple-choice, short-answer, and long-answer formats, students must be well-prepared. Experts, including Sonali Malik from Ridge Valley School, emphasize focusing on key concepts and provide essential tips for tackling MCQs effectively to achieve success.
AP Inter Hall Ticket 2025 out: The Board of Intermediate Education, Andhra Pradesh (BIEAP) has released the hall tickets for AP Intermediate 1st and 2nd Year Examinations 2025. Students can download their hall tickets from the official BIEAP website or via WhatsApp service. Exams are scheduled from March 1 to March 20, 2025.
MPESB Group 5 Recruitment 2024: The Madhya Pradesh Examination Board (MPESB) will start the online application process for Group 5 recruitment, including Staff Nurse and Paramedical positions, from December 30, 2024, to January 13, 2025. The recruitment test is scheduled for February 15, 2025, to fill 1,170 vacancies.