A Tennessee bill requiring separate bathrooms in student housing based on “immutable biological sex†awaits Gov. Bill Lee’s approval. Despite opposition, it passed the Republican-led Senate. LGBTQ+ activists argue it fosters discrimination, while similar laws in other states face legal challenges. If signed, it would take effect immediately, as reported by the Associated Press.
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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.
CUET PG 2025 admit cards for exams scheduled between March 13 and 20 have been released by the National Testing Agency. Candidates can download their hall tickets from the official NTA website. Admit cards for other exam dates will be released later.
The U.S. faces a talent crisis, exacerbated by Trump's birthright citizenship ban targeting immigrant families. Immigrants, vital to STEM, healthcare, and manufacturing, drive innovation and economic growth. With tech, engineering, and manufacturing shortages looming, the ban risks alienating global talent, undermining America’s competitiveness. Revoking this policy is crucial to sustaining the workforce fueling the nation’s success.
The QS World University Rankings by Subject 2025 for Mathematics highlights top US colleges excelling in this sought-after field. Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT), Harvard, Stanford, University of California, Berkeley (UCB), and Princeton have secured leading positions, demonstrating their strong academic reputation, research impact, and employer recognition. These institutions continue to shape future mathematicians globally.
The Telangana Department of School Education announced the TS TET 2024 results today, February 5, 2025. Candidates can check and download their results on the official website, tgtet2024.aptonline.in. The exam was held from January 2 to 20, 2025, in two shifts: 9:00 AM to 11:30 AM and 2:00 PM to 4:30 PM.
The Trump administration has cut over $23 million in teacher-training grants for Louisiana, halting efforts to address teacher shortages and increase diversity in the educator workforce. Grants awarded to universities like Tulane, Xavier, and the University of Louisiana at Lafayette were terminated, disrupting programs aimed at recruiting and training teachers from underrepresented communities. The move is part of the administration’s broader crackdown on diversity initiatives, sparking... Expand
Tamil Nadu BJP President K Annamalai defends the National Education Policy, emphasizing its flexibility and positive impact. He criticizes past policies for making Hindi compulsory. Annamalai also expresses BJP's openness to alliances to challenge DMK. Meanwhile, Tamil Nadu CM MK Stalin's government pushes for fair parliamentary delimitation, planning to meet the Prime Minister to present their concerns.
The Unstop Talent Report 2025 reveals a major shift in hiring practices, with 73% of recruiters prioritising talent over academic pedigree. Despite this trend, 83% of E-school graduates and 46% of B-school graduates remain jobless. The report highlights the evolving expectations of GenZ professionals, who seek skills-based hiring, monthly feedback, and multiple income streams. Additionally, it addresses the gender pay gap and the growing popularity of next-gen companies like Zomato and Meesho.
CBSE conducted the Class 10 Mathematics exam on March 10, 2025, covering both Basic and Standard levels. The paper was moderately difficult with a balanced mix of questions, testing students' conceptual understanding and application. Students and experts found it manageable yet challenging in certain areas.