Linda McMahon, the new US Secretary of Education, swiftly outlined her vision focusing on decentralization, school choice, traditional curriculum, patriotic education, and workforce alignment. She emphasized reducing federal oversight and promoting state control, with plans for efficiency measures and bureaucratic overhaul. This approach indicates a significant transformation in federal education policy under the Trump administration.
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DEE Assam has announced the recruitment of 4,500 teachers for Lower Primary (LP) and Upper Primary (UP) schools. The online application process will run from February 15 to March 31. Eligible candidates, including those who have passed ATET or CTET, can apply. Separate merit lists will be published by district and category. Age and child-related eligibility criteria apply.
The Trump administration's recent policy change removes the nonbinary gender option from the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA), set to take effect in 2025. This decision follows an executive order mandating that federal agencies recognize only males and female as legal sexes. LGBTQ+ advocates express concerns about the impact on gender-diverse students seeking financial aid, with potential consequences for their access to higher education.
The State Bank of India (SBI) has announced the recruitment of 600 Probationary Officers (PO) for 2025. The application process starts on December 27, 2025, and ends on January 16, 2025. The selection involves a three-phase process: Preliminary Exam, Main Exam, and Psychometric Test/Group Exercises/Interview. Candidates can apply online, with fees varying by category. This recruitment is a significant opportunity for those aspiring to join India’s leading public-sector bank.
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 COVID-19 pandemic severely disrupted education, leaving lasting effects on students' learning. A recent National Assessment of Educational Progress (NAEP) report highlights a significant decline in literacy and numeracy, particularly among fourth and eighth graders. Chronic absenteeism and disengagement from deep learning have exacerbated these issues, widening the achievement gap. Urgent interventions and strategic support are necessary to help struggling students recover and bridge these... Expand
An all-party meeting was held ahead of the Himachal Pradesh Budget session where CM Sukhu promised a focus on infrastructure and education. The budget is scheduled for March 17, with debates set over multiple days. Opposition raised concerns over the use of temple trust funds for state schemes, urging transparency and proper utilization.
A lawsuit filed on January 14, 2025, challenges Alabama’s anti-DEI law, which bans diversity, equity, and inclusion programs at public universities. Professors and students claim the law violates First Amendment rights and disproportionately harms Black students by limiting race and gender-related discussions. The case, supported by the NAACP Legal Defense Fund and ACLU of Alabama, could have national implications as similar laws face legal scrutiny in other states, such as Florida.
The Indian Air Force (IAF) has opened the application process for the Agniveervayu under the Agnipath scheme for the 01/2026 intake, starting January 7, 2025. Candidates can apply online through agnipathvayu.cdac.in until January 27, 2025, with the exam set for March 22, 2025. Applicants must submit an INR 550 application fee and provide necessary documents like Class 10 and 12 certificates, photographs, and more.