President Donald Trump has signed an executive order to dismantle the US Education Department, fulfilling a long-standing conservative goal of shifting education authority to states. While key federal programs may remain, the move has sparked intense debate, legal challenges, and uncertainty over student loans. Critics warn of harm to vulnerable students, while supporters hail it as ending federal overreach.
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The University of Iowa plans to close its Gender, Women's, and Sexuality Studies department and other programs, replacing them with a new interdisciplinary major in Social and Cultural Analysis. The restructuring aims to streamline curricula and enhance academic offerings, aligning with statewide DEI policy changes, and will take effect in July 2025 if approved.
The COVID-19 pandemic severely disrupted education, leaving lasting effects on students' learning. A recent National Assessment of Educational Progress (NAEP) report highlights a significant decline in literacy and numeracy, particularly among fourth and eighth graders. Chronic absenteeism and disengagement from deep learning have exacerbated these issues, widening the achievement gap. Urgent interventions and strategic support are necessary to help struggling students recover and bridge these... Expand
RRB NTPC Exam Dates 2025: The Railway Recruitment Board (RRB) will soon announce the exam dates for RRB NTPC 2025 for 11,558 vacancies. The exam is expected between March and April 2025, and the selection process includes two Computer-Based Tests (CBTs), Typing Skill/Aptitude Test, and Document Verification. Details on exam patterns are provided for preparation.
Trump's proposed education cuts could have a devastating impact on Rhode Island schools, threatening funding for students with special needs, reducing teacher numbers, and increasing class sizes. As the federal government plans to cut $1.5 trillion in spending, local officials warn that without federal support, Rhode Island schools would face significant challenges. Protestors have rallied against these potential cuts, while education leaders emphasize the importance of protecting public... Expand
Tamil Nadu has decided to maintain the 'no-detention policy' up to Class 8, despite the central government's recent amendment to the Right of Children to Free and Compulsory Education Rules, 2010. The new rules allow detaining students in Class 5 and 8 if they fail exams, though re-examination and additional instruction will be provided to struggling students before any detention.
Taylor Swift’s cultural impact extends to academia, with top US universities offering courses on her artistry. Harvard, Northeastern, UC Berkeley, Austin Peay, Stanford, and NYU explore her lyrics through literary, gender, and societal lenses. From poetic analyses to studying her music industry influence, these courses showcase Swift’s transformative role in shaping academic and cultural discussions.
Koneru Lakshmaiah University (KLU) has announced the KLEEE 2025 Phase 2 results on March 24. Candidates can now check their marks and ranks on the official website, kluniversity.in, using their application number. The results, including subject-wise marks and rank, are vital for the upcoming online counselling process. Candidates are advised to fill in their course preferences for counselling, followed by a document verification round.
The Rajasthan Public Service Commission (RPSC) has announced the release schedule for the RPSC Librarian Grade 2 Admit Card 2024. Candidates can access the exam city slip from February 9, while the admit card will be available from February 13, 2025. The exam is set for February 16, 2025, with two papers totaling 400 marks. Negative marking applies.
BPSC has released the provisional answer key for the 70th CCE Prelims on its official website, bpsc.bih.nic.in. The exam was held on December 13, 2024, with a retest for Patna candidates on January 4, 2025. Candidates can challenge the BPSC 70th CCE Prelims answer key until January 16, 2025, before the final key and results are prepared.
Chicago Public Schools (CPS) and the Chicago Teachers Union (CTU) have reached a proposed contract deal after a year of tense negotiations, avoiding a potential strike. The agreement includes a 4% raise for educators, $10 million for sports programs, and enforceable class-size limits. Despite ongoing financial hurdles, including a $175 million pension payment, the deal marks a significant step for CPS, potentially ending a long-standing negotiation standoff as reported by the Chicago Tribune.