The U.S. Department of Education released new regulations for distance education, effective July 2026. Institutions must submit detailed data on online students, enhancing oversight and transparency. Asynchronous learning will remain, but with stringent interaction standards. Changes also include adjustments to federal financial aid and maintaining TRIO program eligibility criteria.
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The Texas Tech university has issued FAQs after the explosion that happened last week addressing closures, test policies, and facility access. While the reopening remains uncertain, officials are working to restore operations. Students are advised to check official updates for the latest information. Check important details here.
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.
Hawaii schools are tackling chronic absenteeism with an innovative walking school bus program. Launched in December 2024 by the Partners in Development Foundation, the program ensures students get to school safely while improving attendance. Volunteers lead children along safe, marked routes to school, with stops to pick up other students. After strong initial participation, the program shows promise for future expansion, aiming to reduce absenteeism and increase community involvement.
Pariksha Pe Charcha 2025, a national-level initiative led by Prime Minister Narendra Modi, aims to ease exam stress and promote effective learning. Registrations, which began on December 14, 2024, close today. Over 3 crore students have registered for the event. The main programme will be held at Bharat Mandapam, New Delhi, with 2,500 students participating.
The Indian Institute of Technology (IIT) Delhi has announced the results for the Joint Admission Test for Masters (JAM) 2025. Candidates who took the exam can check their results on the official website, jam2025.iitd.ac.in, using their enrollment number or email ID and password. Scorecards for qualified candidates will be available from March 24 to July 31, 2025.
Linda McMahon's confirmation as US Secretary of Education marks a pivotal moment for the Trump administration's education agenda. During her Senate hearing, McMahon outlined her top 10 priorities, including protecting Pell Grants, expanding workforce-based education, streamlining the Department of Education, shifting special education oversight to HHS, and promoting alternatives to traditional college degrees. While her plans have sparked controversy, McMahon's focus on efficiency,... Expand
America's math education system is outdated and failing to equip students with the essential skills needed for success in today's technology-driven world. With an overemphasis on traditional topics like algebra and calculus, students are not learning data science and statistical literacy, crucial for future careers. Key challenges include outdated curricula, achievement gaps, and insufficient data science programs. To prepare students for the future, the math curriculum must evolve to focus on... Expand
India Post will soon release the merit list for 21,413 Gramin Dak Sevak (GDS) posts under the 2025 recruitment cycle. The selection will be based on Class 10 marks, with no exam required. Candidates can check their application status and download the merit list from the official website, indiapostgdsonline.gov.in. The recruitment covers multiple states, and selected candidates will receive a monthly salary ranging from Rs 10,000 to Rs 29,380.
Seventeen US states have filed a lawsuit to challenge Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, which protects students with disabilities from discrimination in educational settings. The lawsuit, filed in September 2024, aims to declare Section 504 unconstitutional, especially the recent expansion to include gender dysphoria as a disability. This legal battle could significantly impact the rights of students with special needs and reshape disability protections in education across the... Expand