The US Department of Education has found the Maine Department of Education in violation of Title IX, which prohibits sex-based discrimination in educational programs. The investigation revealed policies allowing boys to compete in girls' sports and access female facilities. The MDOE faces a 10-day deadline to comply with a proposed resolution or risk losing federal funding. The resolution includes actions to protect female athletes and ensure Title IX compliance across Maine's public schools.
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The Telangana State Board of Intermediate Education (TSBIE) has released the admit cards for the 1st and 2nd-year TS Intermediate exams 2025. The exams will begin in March, with 1st-year exams starting March 5 and 2nd-year exams starting March 6. Students can download their hall tickets from tsbie.cgg.gov.in by logging into their accounts.
The Railway Recruitment Boards (RRBs) have announced the tentative schedule for the Paramedical Staff recruitment exam, set to take place from April 28 to April 30, 2025. Candidates can download their admit cards four days before the exam. Biometric authentication and Aadhaar verification are mandatory for entry. The recruitment drive aims to fill 1,376 vacancies across various paramedical positions.
Donald Trump’s plans to overhaul the federal government by eliminating the Department of Education and reforming key agencies could risk 2.3 million federal jobs. The new Department of Government Efficiency, led by Elon Musk and Vivek Ramaswamy, aims to streamline operations, causing uncertainty among federal workers. Specialized high-paying roles are particularly targeted for downsizing.
OJEE 2025 registration closes today, March 20, 2025. Candidates can apply at ojee.nic.in. Admit cards will be released on April 25, and the exam will be held on May 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 10, and 11, 2025, in Computer-Based Test (CBT) mode. Candidates can check the direct link and other important details here.
The U.S. Department of Education released the 2025–26 FAFSA on November 21, 2024, offering access to federal grants, loans, and work-study opportunities. FAFSA data also supports state and institutional aid. Students must report taxable portions of scholarships or grants exceeding education expenses on their IRS filings. Federal Student Aid FAQs provide detailed guidance for accurate reporting.
Schools across Tennessee remain shut down due to ongoing snow and ice from a recent winter storm impacting the Southern United States. The severe weather has caused school closures, transition to online learning, and significant travel disruptions, including numerous flight cancellations and car accidents. Cold temperatures persist, maintaining hazardous conditions.
The Madhya Pradesh Public Service Commission (MPPSC) has opened an edit window for candidates applying for the Food Safety Officer Recruitment 2025. Applicants can make necessary corrections in their application forms until April 29, 2025. The application process began on March 28, 2025, and will end on April 27, 2025. Candidates are advised to carefully review their applications and make amendments if necessary before the final submission.
Engineering students protest at Mumbai University’s Kalina campus, demanding a 'carry-on' chance due to possessing one ATKT in their first year, which is preventing them from advancing to the third year. They cite other universities’ leniency and claim unfair evaluation practices. The university permits 'carry-on' in exceptional cases like the pandemic batch.
Karnataka Bank has opened applications for 75 specialist officer (SO) roles in 2025, offering vacancies for Chartered Accountants, IT Specialists, and Law Officers. Candidates from the 2024 and 2025 batches are eligible to apply. The recruitment includes positions across various fields with attractive pay packages starting at Rs 48,480 per month. Applicants can apply through the bank's official website before March 25, 2025, with the selection based on shortlisting and online interviews.