President Donald Trump's attempts to eliminate the Education Department through executive orders face significant legal hurdles, as many of its core programs are mandated by statutes. Experts argue that only Congress has the authority to dissolve or alter these programs, which serve millions of students. Despite the president’s push for decentralization, efforts to cut the department’s workforce and reduce federal involvement in education have sparked lawsuits and widespread opposition, complicating his plans.
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Stanford University has implemented a hiring freeze for all staff positions due to federal policy changes resulting in potential reductions in funding from NIH and NSF. This move aims to mitigate financial risks, while faculty hiring and student workers remain unaffected, maintaining core academic functions.
In January 2025, CBSE established a 10-member committee comprising school principals and education experts to develop a new calendar framework aimed at enhancing parent-teacher partnerships, promoting open dialogue, and fostering holistic student development. The committee, chaired by Anuradha Joshi, Principal of Sardar Patel Vidyalaya, includes representatives from prominent institutions across India. The calendar seeks to strengthen communication and collaboration between parents and students,... Expand
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 University of Virginia’s board voted unanimously to shut down its DEI office and programs, aligning with the Trump administration’s push against DEI in education. While some initiatives may continue under other departments, the move reflects a broader national rollback of DEI policies. UVA’s president must report compliance progress within 30 days per Governor Youngkin’s directive.
The West Bengal Medical Counselling Committee (WBMCC) has released a revised schedule for NEET PG 2025 counselling. Eligible candidates can register from January 25 to January 27, 2025. The process includes seat allocation for government and private institutions under various quotas. Key events like verification and allotment are scheduled, with admissions concluding by February 8, 2025.
The State Bank of India (SBI) will release the SBI Clerk Mains Admit Card 2025 by April 2. Eligible candidates can download it from sbi.co.in for the exam scheduled on April 10 and 12. The test includes 190 questions across multiple subjects, with a negative marking system. Candidates must meet aggregate score requirements for qualification.
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 MPPSC conducted the MP SET 2024 on December 15, 2024. The final answer key is now available on mppsc.mp.gov.in. Earlier, the provisional answer key was released on December 26, 2024. Candidates can visit the official website to check and download the final answer key for reference. The commission will soon declare the MP SET 2024 results.
The National Testing Agency (NTA) has issued the admit cards for the CSIR NET December 2024 exam, scheduled for late February and early March 2025. The exam will be conducted in two shifts per day as a Computer-Based Test (CBT) with 200 marks available.