The Indira Gandhi National Open University (IGNOU) has extended the submission deadline for assignments, project reports, and other academic works for the June 2025 Term-End Examinations (TEE) to April 30, 2025. Announced on March 31, 2025, by the Student Evaluation Division, this applies to ODL, online, GOAL, and EVBB programs. The extension aims to support students’ diverse needs, ensuring flexibility and reinforcing IGNOU’s commitment to accessible education.
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As Trump’s administration moves to dismantle Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) policies in schools, institutions face a critical choice: comply or resist. With a 14-day deadline and federal funding on the line, some schools are making swift changes, while others challenge the directive’s legal standing. The outcome could redefine educational equity in the US.