The US Justice Department is investigating Columbia University for allegedly harboring “illegal aliens†amid crackdowns on pro-Palestinian demonstrators. Homeland Security agents searched campus residences, leading to one student’s departure and another’s arrest. Meanwhile, Columbia faces federal funding cuts over alleged antisemitism. The case raises legal and financial concerns, with universities nationwide watching closely.
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The US Department of Education has taken significant actions to eliminate Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) initiatives. These measures include dissolving key DEI councils, canceling over $2.6 million in DEI contracts, and removing 200+ DEI-related web pages. Additionally, employees overseeing DEI programs have been placed on paid leave, and the Department has withdrawn its Equity Action Plan. This move aligns with the Trump administration’s broader efforts to end divisive ideologies in... Expand
UP Sainik School Result 2025 out: The UP Sainik Schools Society has declared the UP Sainik School Entrance 2025-26 results on January 13, 2025, for students who appeared for the exam on December 29, 2024. Candidates can check their results on the official website, upsainikschool.org. The UP Sainik School is managed by the state government, with its daily operations overseen by the Local Board of Administration.
The US Department of Education has canceled over $600 million in grants that funded teacher training programs focused on divisive ideologies, including Critical Race Theory, Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI), and anti-racism. This decision follows concerns over the ideological content of these programs and race-based recruitment practices. The department's move is part of a broader shift away from "woke" spending, emphasizing more neutral and inclusive educational priorities.
On his 75th birthday, Bihar CM Nitish Kumar handed over appointment letters to 59,028 contractual teachers who cleared Sakshamta Pariksha-2, marking a significant step in improving the state's education system. This historic recruitment drive includes primary, secondary, and higher secondary teachers.
Indiana is set to reintroduce the A-F grading system after a multi-year hiatus. Approved by the House Education Committee, House Bill 1498 aims to evaluate schools on broader criteria, including literacy rates, attendance, and work-based learning. The new system will be implemented in 2026-27. However, some lawmakers oppose the A-F model, proposing an alternative two-tier system.
The Embassy of India in Kathmandu, along with the Ministry of Federal Affairs and General Administration, Government of Nepal and Project Implementing Agencies of Government of Nepal signed Memorandum of Understandings (MoUs) for undertaking 10 High Impact Community Development Projects (HICDPs) in Nepal under the grant assistance of Government of India in Education, Health, and Culture Sectors at a total cost of NRs.625.00 million on Tuesday, as per a statement by the Indian Embassy in... Expand
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Idaho's new law, which forces libraries to segregate books deemed "harmful to minors" into adult-only sections, is facing a major lawsuit from publishers, libraries, and schools. Plaintiffs argue that the law infringes on First Amendment rights and restricts access to valuable educational materials. This legal challenge reflects a growing national debate over book bans, with similar laws being enacted in other states, leading to widespread concerns over access to literature for students and the... Expand