Congress is urged to reinstate canceled federal grants essential for teacher preparation programs, which address teacher shortages in areas like special education and STEM. The cuts have already disrupted the educator pipeline, affecting scholarships and internships. Organizations emphasize the grants' importance in attracting diverse talent and providing quality education.
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President Trump has defended his decision to lay off 1,300 employees at the US Department of Education, claiming the cuts are necessary to eliminate inefficiencies and retain only the most productive staff. Trump stated that many of the fired workers "don't work at all," sparking debate among critics, including former Education Secretary William Bennett. The cuts are part of Trump's broader plan to reduce the federal government's role in education and shift control to state governments.
Maharashtra's budget allocation for education, sports, arts, and culture has increased by Rs 7,000 crore for 2025-26, yet its share in the total budget has fallen to 13.9%. Much of the allocation covers salaries, prompting concerns about underspending on development and rising privatisation. A continued push for the National Education Policy has also been highlighted, particularly support for girl students.
The Directorate of Education has extended the contracts of upper primary and elementary teachers under Samagra Shiksha-Delhi until March 2026, addressing the Pupil-Teacher Ratio in government schools. The order covers 2,498 teachers for schools under DoE, SOSE, and MCD. Teachers with poor records will not be re-engaged without approval, and priority will be given based on student enrollment requirements.
CBSE will begin the Class 10 and 12 board exams for 2025 on February 15, with Class 10 exams concluding on March 18 and Class 12 exams on April 4. Students are preparing for the exams, and the admit cards are expected to be released soon. As per the information, students will collect their admit card from their respective schools.
LAUSD has temporarily relocated seven schools due to evacuation zones that were not opened on January 13, 2025. As per the notice. Further, if conditions improve, outdoor activities, third-party programs, and field trips will resume, with modifications based on local conditions. Check details here.
The National Testing Agency (NTA) will soon release the CUET PG 2025 city intimation slip. Candidates can download it from the official website. The CUET PG 2025 exam will be held from March 13 to April 1, 2025 in multiple shifts daily.
The National Institute of Open Schooling (NIOS) has released the exam schedule for Class 10 and Class 12 for the April 2025 session. Theory exams will be held from April 9 to May 19, while practical exams are scheduled from March 17 to April 1. Exams will take place from 2:30 PM to 5:30 PM, with students required to arrive 30 minutes early.
The US federal government is set to cut up to 90% of employees within the Labor Department’s Office of Federal Contract Compliance Programs, part of a broader push to reduce bureaucracy. Led by the Trump administration and Elon Musk’s US DOGE Service, these cuts aim to eliminate waste while maintaining core functions. The move has sparked concerns, with thousands of federal employees filing appeals against the layoffs, signaling potential disruptions to essential public services.
The National Testing Agency (NTA) has released the provisional answer keys for CMAT 2025, available on the official website for candidates to review. Candidates can challenge the answer keys by paying a non-refundable fee of Rs 200 per question by February 2, 2025. The final answer key will be revised based on valid challenges, and results will be declared accordingly. For further queries, candidates can contact NTA through their helpline or email.
The USCIS H-1B lottery registration for 2025 opens on March 7, 2025, with a new $215 fee and updated compliance rules. Employers must provide additional documentation, and the lottery will include heightened scrutiny of employer compliance and third-party placements. F-1 students benefit from extended cap-gap protections, allowing uninterrupted work authorization. Site visits for compliance checks will also increase. The registration period closes on March 24, 2025. Employers and employees must... Expand