The US Department of Education has launched an investigation into District of Columbia Public Schools (DCPS) over concerns of failing to meet the special education needs of students. Following a December 2024 report citing the highest rate of special education complaints in the nation, the investigation will examine whether DCPS is violating federal laws. The district faces criticism for its transportation issues and the legal battles parents face to secure services for their children.
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Anna University has extended the registration deadline for TANCET 2025 and CEETA-PG 2025 by one day, now set for March 19, 2025. Candidates can apply online at tancet.annauniv.edu by filling out the form, uploading documents, and paying the fee. TANCET is for various postgraduate programs, while CEETA-PG is specifically for MTech admissions at Anna University.
Albright College is facing a severe financial crisis, marked by a $46 million net asset decline. In response, the college has cut 53 jobs, eliminated certain academic majors, and borrowed $25 million from its endowment to avoid closure. Despite these drastic measures, Albright remains hopeful about its future, with officials focused on cost-cutting and program changes aimed at stabilizing the college and aligning with student demands.
The State Bank of India (SBI) is set to announce the SBI Clerk Prelims Result 2025 soon. Once released, candidates can check their results on the official website, sbi.co.in. The SBI Clerk Mains Exam is tentatively scheduled for April 10, 2025. Those who qualify in the prelims will receive call letters for the next stage of the recruitment process.
Sergey Brin, co-founder of Google, is urging employees to work 60-hour weeks on developing Artificial General Intelligence (AGI). Brin's journey from Russia to the U.S. and his academic achievements at Stanford, where he met Larry Page, laid the foundation for Google's creation. The duo's innovative efforts in data mining revolutionized the internet landscape.
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The fight over federal education funding has intensified as Democrats press the DOJ for clarity on nearly $900 million in cuts impacting critical research and equity initiatives. With discrepancies in reported savings and major studies left unfinished, lawmakers demand transparency. Will the GOP reconsider these sweeping reductions, or will they persist with a cost-cutting agenda that critics say jeopardizes U.S. education?
The SSC has released the SSC CGL Tier II Answer Key 2024, accessible on ssc.gov.in. Candidates can check their responses using their Registration Login ID and Password. The objection window is open until January 24, 2025, with a fee of ₹100 per challenge. The recruitment drive aims to fill 18,236 Group ‘B’ and Group ‘C’ vacancies.
Wildfires in Los Angeles have devastated schools, displacing thousands of students across the city. LAUSD is working to find temporary classrooms, with many students relocated to nearby campuses, while some schools have delayed the start of classes or switched to online learning. The emotional and academic recovery will be a long road, with significant challenges ahead for educators and families alike, as reported by the Associated Press.