The Trump administration's cuts to the Education Department are raising concerns about increased waste, fraud, and abuse in US schools. With over 300 layoffs at the Federal Student Aid office and the elimination of civil rights enforcement offices, experts warn that these cuts will leave students vulnerable to discrimination and misuse of federal funds. Critics argue that the lack of oversight will enable predatory behavior, jeopardizing students and the integrity of the education system.
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The Bihar School Examination Board (BSEB) has released the 2025 Class 10 admit cards. School principals can download the admit cards from the official BSEB website using their credentials and are responsible for signing, stamping, and distributing them to students. Students should collect their admit cards from their schools. The admit card is required for both practical and theory exams, scheduled from January 21 to February 25, 2025.
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IISc Bangalore has revised the registration schedule for GATE COAP 2025, which now begins on May 17, 2025, instead of May 13. The platform allows GATE-qualified candidates to select MTech admissions or PSU jobs based on their preferences. Candidates can choose from three options in the initial rounds: “accept and freeze,†“retain and wait,†and “reject.†Subsequent rounds will only offer the “accept and freeze†or “reject†options. A new Round 10 is also added.
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