Education Secretary Linda McMahon unveiled a historic plan to overhaul US education, focusing on restoring state control and cutting federal bureaucracy. In her March 3, 2025 speech, she emphasized the need for a return to core learning subjects and criticized the inefficiency of federal programs. McMahon’s mission aims to empower parents and local communities while reducing red tape, with a promise to better align education with workforce needs and improve student outcomes.
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Delhi Chief Minister Rekha Gupta met with education professionals to discuss advancing the education system in the national capital. Gupta emphasized the need for cooperation to make Delhi's education system the best in the country. She promised a budget reflecting the expectations of Delhi's citizens and announced initiatives for public participation in budget planning.
Delhi University has updated the eligibility criteria for BA (Hons) English admission through CUET UG 2025, requiring candidates to appear for the English paper and any three domain-specific subjects from 'List B.' Notably, five subjects have been removed from 'List B.' Candidates are encouraged to review the new criteria and subject requirements carefully.
A 2024 study reveals a widening gender gap in US engineering majors, especially at colleges with lower average SAT math scores, with men outnumbering women 7:1. While elite universities see improvements, less selective institutions struggle to support women in technical fields, highlighting the need for targeted interventions to close the gap and promote gender equality in STEM.
The State Bank of India (SBI) has released the admit card for the Junior Associates Mains Exam 2025 on April 1. Candidates can download the hall ticket by entering their Registration Number and Password. The Mains Exam will be held on April 10 and 12. Candidates who cleared the preliminary exam are eligible to appear, with proper ID documentation required on exam day.
At the Times of India’s Right to Excellence Online School Summit, 21K School CEO, Mr. Yeshwanth Raj Parasmal, discussed the future of education, emphasizing the importance of creativity, emotional intelligence, and skills that machines cannot replicate. He revealed that 93% of their learners don’t need external tuition, showcasing the success of their personalized, data-driven learning model. He also highlighted the need for scalable online education, citing the demand for over 2,000 schools... Expand
A federal investigation uncovered that over $135,000 in Head Start funds were misappropriated by the Santa Clara County Office of Education for unrelated expenses. The audit has raised questions about former Superintendent Mary Ann Dewan's leadership, leading to her dismissal amid allegations of financial mismanagement.
The RG Kar case involved the tragic rape and murder of a postgraduate trainee doctor in Kolkata, sparking nationwide protests about women's safety in healthcare. Dr. Sandip Ghosh, the former principal of RG Kar Medical College and Hospital in Kolkata, who was under severe scrutiny in connection to this case, has been arrested today by the Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI). The reason behind the arrest is, however, corruption.
The Times Higher Education (THE) has unveiled the World University Reputation Rankings 2025, highlighting the most esteemed global institutions. Harvard University leads for the 14th consecutive year, followed by the Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT). U.S. universities continue to dominate, with Stanford University, UC Berkeley, and Princeton securing top positions. The rankings reflect vote counts, pairwise comparisons, and voter diversity.
The Odisha Staff Selection Commission (OSSC) has released the admit cards for the 2025 mains examination for Junior Enforcement Officer (JEO) and Junior Accountant (JA) posts under Advt. No. 5130/OSSC. The exam is scheduled for April 13, 2025, and 191 candidates have qualified to appear. The recruitment aims to fill 31 vacancies. Candidates can download their hall tickets from ossc.gov.in by logging in with their credentials. Further exam and verification details are available on the official... Expand
The MPPSC has released the final results for the MP SET 2024 in select subjects, including English, Geography, and Law. Candidates can check and download the PDF results from mppsc.mp.gov.in. The exam was conducted on December 15, 2024, and the results are now available online. Candidates can check the direct link here.