The New Hanover County School Board has voted 5-2 to remove LGBTQ+ topics from its sex education curriculum, refocusing on health-related issues such as teen pregnancy prevention and disease control. The change has sparked controversy, with board members split on the inclusion of LGBTQ+ lessons. The district will continue teaching abstinence-first and require parental consent for enrollment. The new curriculum will be implemented this week, with potential consequences related to federal funding compliance.
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The National Testing Agency (NTA) will close the AISSEE 2025 registration window today, January 13, 2025. Candidates for Classes 6 and 9 can register on exams.nta.ac.in/AISSEE. The fee payment window closes tomorrow, January 14. The exam will be held in pen-and-paper mode with multiple-choice questions. NTA will soon release the exam date for AISSEE 2025. Candidates can check the direct link here.
The Punjab State Council of Educational Research and Training (PSCERT) has released the Punjab State Teachers Eligibility Test (PSTET) 2025 results on February 19, 2025. Candidates can check their scores and download scorecards from pstet.pseb.ac.in. The exam, aimed at assessing teacher eligibility for Punjab schools, includes two papers for primary and upper primary levels. Qualifying candidates will receive a certification valid for seven years. To access their results, candidates need their... Expand
Kerala has launched the "Comprehensive Quality Improvement" programme to transform government schools into centers of excellence. Set to begin next academic year, the initiative focuses on enhancing academic processes, teacher training, evaluation methods, and technology integration. It also addresses issues like school admissions and unlisted fees, aiming to provide equitable, high-quality education and improve student performance in national competitive exams.
Calling the opposition to the three-language formula a political stand, Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan said in the Lok Sabha on Monday that the Central government is open to discussion on the issue despite Tamil Nadu taking a U-turn just before signing a MoU for the PM Schools for Rising India (PM SHRI) scheme.
On the 39th Statehood Day of Arunachal Pradesh, Governor Lt Gen K T Parnaik (Retd) highlighted the state's progress while stressing the need for continued development in education, infrastructure, and public services. He called for efforts to reduce dropouts, tackle drug abuse, promote cleanliness, and leverage technology in governance. Parnaik also emphasized the importance of unity and collective progress for a prosperous future.
Kaloji Narayana Rao University of Health Sciences (KNRUHS) has released the first-round seat allotment results for Telangana NEET PG 2024 counselling. Candidates can view their allotment status on the official website by entering details such as roll number, rank, mobile number, and registration number. To download the provisional allotment order, applicants must pay the university fee using a debit or credit card.
Canada will launch four new permanent residency pathways in 2025 to address labor shortages and expand opportunities for foreign nationals. These include the Enhanced Caregiver Pilot for home care workers, the Rural Community Immigration Pilot for rural labor needs, the Francophone Community Immigration Pilot for French-speaking immigrants, and Manitoba’s West Central Immigration Initiative for rural Manitoba workers.
Princeton University's new housing policy for the 2025–26 academic year has left students with approved accommodations in uncertainty. The removal of the drawmate option during the pre-draw process has sparked frustration and confusion among students with disabilities. The change, which was not publicly announced beforehand, has led to concerns over roommate assignments, particularly for those requiring single rooms or specific accommodations. Students now face a complicated housing process,... Expand
The MCC has extended the NEET PG 2024 counselling resignation deadline for rounds 1 and 2 to January 8, 2025, until 6:00 PM. Candidates can resign via the active link on the official MCC website, mcc.nic.in. The extension includes forfeiture of the security deposit for PG counselling 2024. Check details here.