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.
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Assam's DEE is recruiting 4,500 teachers for lower and upper primary schools. Applicants must pass either ATET or CTET, have matching language qualifications, and be 18-40 years old. Selection is merit-based, considering academic qualifications and TET performance. Applications close March 31 on dee.assam.gov.in.
In 2024, eight US colleges closed due to financial instability, demographic shifts, and evolving attitudes towards higher education. The 'demographic cliff' is expected to exacerbate this trend, with projections indicating up to 80 college closures by 2029. Two more institutions plan to close in 2025.
he NEET PG Admission/Counseling Board of Rajasthan has released the updated counseling schedule for Round 2 admissions. As per the notice, the provisional seat matrix, after the allotment of senior demonstrators, will be available on January 11, 2025. Candidates can read check important dates and direct link to the official notice here.
The National Testing Agency (NTA) has released the schedule for CUET (PG) 2025, with exams set to take place from March 13 to April 1 in a Computer-Based Test (CBT) format. A total of 4,12,024 candidates have registered for the test, covering 157 subjects. The question paper will be available in English and Hindi, with exceptions for specific subjects.
The Bihar Staff Selection Commission (BSSC) has opened the online application window for the recruitment of Block Statistical Officer (BSO) / Junior Statistical Officer positions. A total of 682 vacancies are available, and eligible candidates can apply via bssc.bihar.gov.in. The registration deadline is April 19, 2025, while the final date to complete applications is April 21, 2025.
ISRO's PSLV-C60 mission, launched on December 30, 2024, aims to achieve India’s first in-space docking through the Space Docking Experiment (SpaDeX). Two satellites, SDX01 and SDX02, will attempt the maneuver on January 7, 2025. Success will position India among space pioneers and boost future missions like Chandrayaan-4 and the Bhartiya Antrish Station.
The ICAI CA Foundation January 2025 exams commence today, covering subjects like accounting and business laws, with the exam schedule from January 11 to January 18. The result is expected in March 2025. Admit cards are available online only. CA Intermediate exams also started on January 11.
Marlene Tromp, the current president of Boise State University, has been named the sole finalist for the presidency at the University of Vermont. With a strong track record at Boise State, including enrollment growth and a 39% rise in graduation rates, Tromp is set to lead UVM through financial challenges and a shrinking student population. She is praised for her defense of diversity, equity, and inclusion programs, even in a politically challenging environment.
New York Attorney General Letitia James led a coalition of 14 states on March 5, 2025, in issuing guidance to schools affirming the legality of diversity, equity, inclusion, and accessibility (DEIA) initiatives. The guidance reassures educational institutions that DEIA programs remain legal despite recent threats from the federal government. The coalition emphasized that schools can continue efforts to create diverse and inclusive environments without legal risks.