Four key education laws will take effect in California starting January 2025, bringing significant changes aimed at promoting inclusivity and historical accuracy. These laws focus on protecting the privacy of LGBTQ+ students, ensuring the accurate portrayal of Native American history in school curricula, including the Mendez v. Westminster case, and expanding protections against hairstyle discrimination, particularly in youth sports. Together, these laws will help create a more inclusive and equitable environment for California's students.
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The National Testing Agency (NTA) will soon announce the CMAT 2025 results. The provisional answer key was released on January 31, and challenges were accepted until February 2. The final answer key will be published before the results. Candidates can check and download their scores from exams.nta.ac.in/CMAT/ once the official link is activated.
SSC announced the SSC CGL 2024 final result on March 12, sparking concerns among candidates over alleged discrepancies in the normalisation process. Many claim that some candidates with lower raw marks received disproportionately higher scores. Frustrated aspirants have taken to social media, demanding the immediate release of the final answer key and clarification from SSC.
The Railway Recruitment Boards (RRBs) have extended the application deadline for 32,438 vacancies under Centralised Employment Notification (CEN 08/2024). Candidates can now apply until March 1, 2025, at rrbapply.gov.in. The selection process includes a Computer-Based Test, Physical Efficiency Test, Document Verification, and Medical Examination. Applicants can check revised dates, eligibility, and registration steps in the official notification.
The Institute of Company Secretaries of India (ICSI) has released the exam timetable for the CS Executive and CS Professional exams, scheduled for June 2025. The exams will take place from June 1 to June 10, 2025, with timings from 9:00 AM to 12:15 PM. A 15-minute reading time will be provided before the exam begins. Candidates can view the full schedule on the official ICSI website.
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.
The Railway Recruitment Board has declared the 2025 Junior Engineer results for 7,951 vacancies. Qualified candidates can check their results and download the result PDF from the official and regional RRB websites. Minimum qualifying marks vary based on category, with updates available on regional websites.
MIT offers financial and educational benefits to U.S. veterans and their dependents. Veterans are eligible for VA benefits, and their financial need is calculated independently of parental support. Dependents can access the Dependents’ Education Assistance program and the Fry Scholarship. Check details here.
The US Department of State has begun revoking student visas based on political engagement, including social media activity. An AI-driven initiative, ‘Catch and Revoke,’ has led to hundreds of deportations, targeting students who liked or shared politically sensitive content. This crackdown raises concerns about free speech, digital surveillance, and the implications of AI in immigration enforcement.
The US Department of Education revoked waivers allowing California and Oregon universities to use federal TRIO program funds to support illegal immigrants under the P3 initiative. Originally designed for disadvantaged American youth, the program's focus shifted under Biden-era approvals. Acting Under Secretary James Bergeron emphasized redirecting taxpayer dollars to US citizens. Notices were sent to affected institutions, ending California's waiver (started 2022) and Oregon's (started 2023)... Expand
ICSI has reopened registration with a late fee for the CS June 2025 exam until April 9, 2025. Candidates must complete pre-exam tests and an orientation program for eligibility. The exam fee includes INR 250 late fee, and modifications cost INR 250 each. Submit applications via SMASH portal before the deadline to avoid issues.