Idaho's proposed HB 162 bill mandates daily Bible readings in public schools, sparking controversy nationwide. Backed by conservative groups, the bill aims to read the entire Bible over ten years, excluding other religious texts. Proponents argue it aligns with historical practices, citing a 2022 Supreme Court ruling. Critics warn it violates the constitutional principle of church-state separation. As the bill advances, it ignites a broader debate on religion in public education across the United States.
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Kerala Pareeksha Bhavan has released the admit cards for KTET November 2024. Registered candidates can download them from ktet.kerala.gov.in. The exam will take place on January 18 and 19, 2025, in two shifts: 10:00 AM to 12:30 PM and 2:00 PM to 4:40 PM. Candidates can check the direct link to download the admit card here.
IIT Roorkee has released the GATE 2025 scorecards today, March 28, 2025. Candidates who appeared for the exam can download their scorecards from the official website, gate2025.iitr.ac.in. The scorecards will remain valid until March 2028, and can be used for MTech/PhD admissions and PSU recruitment. Candidates are advised to download the scorecards by May 31, 2025. Detailed steps for downloading the scorecard are available on the official website.
St. John's College has introduced a unique admissions process that prioritizes conversation over essays. Instead of personal statements and recommendation letters, applicants engage in two interviews and a Socratic seminar-style discussion, highlighting critical thinking and intellectual curiosity. This approach, focused on dialogue and verbal expression, aims for faster decisions and offers an alternative to conventional admissions models.
The Institute of Company Secretaries of India (ICSI) has declared the CS Executive December 2024 exam results for Syllabus 2017 and Syllabus 2022. Candidates can check their scores on icsi.edu using their roll and registration numbers. The institute has also released the list of top rankers, with Mukunda M G and Khushboo Kunwar securing Rank 1 under their respective syllabi.
West Bengal's Education Minister, Bratya Basu, recently proposed merging government schools, prompting officials to develop a plan that ensures a balanced teacher-student ratio in the newly unified institutions. While some schools have no students enrolled, others have single teachers for over 100 students. Critics, including the Students' Federation of India (SFI), argue that this move may avoid addressing the deeper issue of inadequate academic infrastructure and teacher shortages.
US President Donald Trump's executive order mandates US universities, including Harvard, to monitor international students involved in pro-Palestine protests, with the potential for deportation if laws are violated. The order aims to combat antisemitism on campuses but has raised concerns about racial profiling and free speech. Universities have 60 days to report cases of antisemitism, and the Department of Education is tasked with compiling relevant data. The decision has sparked widespread... Expand
A parliamentary standing committee has urged periodic review of educational scholarships to match inflation and improve fund utilization. Noting underfunding and administrative delays, the committee called for better monitoring, increased transparency, and cooperation between the Ministry and state governments. Key initiatives and support for first-generation entrepreneurs were also discussed with recommendations for efficiency and stakeholder consultations.
The West Bengal Joint Entrance Examinations Board has released the information bulletin for PUBDET 2025. The exam, scheduled for June 21 and 22, offers ten subjects across three shifts each day. Eligible candidates can apply for up to three papers. The entrance test admits students to BA and BSc courses at Presidency University for 2025-26.
JK Police Constable Result 2024 out: The JKSSB has released the results for the 2024 JK Police Constable Recruitment Exam. Candidates can check their scores on the official website. The written test was conducted in December 2024 to fill 4,002 vacancies. Successful candidates will advance to further selection rounds.