Twenty staff members at Chester Community Charter School in Pennsylvania face charges for abusing 26 children in an emotional support program. The accusations include using painful restraint techniques and failing to report child endangerment. The abuse, which occurred in 2024, was captured on surveillance footage. The school has since terminated the staff involved and ended its contract with the staffing agency. Investigators also found the staff lacked proper training in restraint techniques.
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The Union Public Service Commission (UPSC) has extended the application deadline for the Civil Services (Prelims) Examination 2025 to February 18, 2025. A seven-day correction window will follow from February 19 to 25. The exam will fill 979 vacancies, with the prelims scheduled for May 25, 2025. Applicants must complete One-Time Registration before applying.
The Odisha Staff Selection Commission (OSSC) has updated the exam timings for the CGL Mains 2024, with the Language Paper now scheduled from 9:00 AM to 11:00 AM on March 30, 2025. The change was announced in a corrigendum on March 24, 2025. Candidates are also advised that the OSSC CGL Mains admit cards will be released today. Further updates regarding the exam can be found on the official OSSC website.
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