The Jefferson County Public Schools Board has approved the merger of Whitney Young and Engelhard elementary schools for the 2025-2026 school year. This decision aims to address low enrollment and overcrowding, with Whitney Young relocating and merging with Engelhard. Sixth-grade students from Hudson Middle School will move to Whitney Young’s building, while seventh and eighth graders will stay at their current location. The district also plans to open a new school building by 2027.
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IGNOU has extended the last date for admissions to its academic programmes until March 31, 2025, except for certificate and semester-based programmes. Students can apply through the respective portals for ODL and online mode programmes. Applicants are required to create a DEB ID and upload relevant documents. The registration fee is non-refundable, and the cancellation policy includes deductions from the fee. For more details, students can refer to the Common Prospectus on IGNOU's website.
The Rajasthan Board of Secondary Education (RBSE) has postponed its Class 10 and 12 board exams due to the REET, now rescheduling them to start from March 6. Originally set for February, the exams were revised to avoid overlapping schedules. Nearly 19.4 lakh students have registered, and the detailed timetable is awaited. Students should monitor RBSE’s official website for updates.
Top US universities, including MIT and Northwestern, are facing significant financial strain due to federal funding cuts. With anticipated losses in the millions, institutions are freezing hiring and reducing spending to cope with the loss of government research grants. Experts predict continued financial challenges for research universities, forcing them to reevaluate their budgets and strategies for the future. As the federal support dries up, the fate of vital academic programs and research... Expand
Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCUs) face a critical juncture amidst financial struggles, declining enrollment, and systemic underfunding. While Trump’s first term saw measures like the FUTURE Act, deeper challenges persist. As his second term begins, the future of HBCUs depends on addressing disparities and securing support to sustain these pivotal institutions of American education and progress.
The National Testing Agency (NTA) has started CUET UG 2025 registration from March 1 at cuet.nta.nic.in. The application window closes on March 22, with fee payment open until March 23. The correction window runs from March 24–26. CUET UG 2025 is scheduled from May 8 to June 1, 2025. Candidates can check the direct link here.
The Tamil Nadu government has declared a five-day holiday for schools, colleges, and government offices from January 14 to 19, 2025, in celebration of Pongal. An additional holiday on January 17 was announced to accommodate widespread travel for celebrations. January 25 will be a working day to compensate for the extra holiday.
The Trump administration has initiated a review of California's sex education curriculum, focusing on its "medical accuracy" and age-appropriateness. The federal probe targets the state's federally funded PREP program, which advocates for LGBTQ+ inclusion. LGBTQ+ rights groups have criticized the move, calling it an attempt to censor transgender and queer sexual health content. The controversy centers on the role of LGBTQ+ topics in sex education, with opponents arguing that the review is... Expand
On the first day of the new academic session, the Sikkim Education Department distributed free textbooks and uniforms to 40,968 students across 767 government schools. The initiative, which also included monastic schools and Sanskrit pathshalas, aims to provide essential learning materials to all students, reducing financial barriers to education. This marks the second consecutive year of the successful distribution, reinforcing Sikkim’s commitment to inclusive education.
The NTA has opened NEET UG 2025 registrations and outlined tie-breaking criteria for candidates with equal scores. The process prioritizes higher marks in Biology, Chemistry, and Physics, followed by a lower proportion of incorrect answers. If the tie persists, an independent expert committee will resolve it through a random process. NEET UG 2025 will be conducted on May 5.
CAT 2024 Answer Key Error: A student has filed a plea in Delhi High Court regarding errors in the CAT 2024 answer key, particularly in the VARC section. Despite numerous objections, IIM Calcutta released the results earlier than expected, raising concerns about the review process's thoroughness and transparency.