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.
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IIT Delhi is inviting Class 11, 12 and first-year undergraduate students to apply for the 'Change Makers 2025' Summer Bootcamp. The program, focused on sustainability and innovation, runs from June 9 to 27 and includes both online and in-person phases. Students must apply by April 15 through IIT Delhi's official website to develop solutions for environmental challenges.
Candidates who appeared in the SSC CGL 2024 Tier 2 exam can now submit their post and department preferences via the official website until February 27, 2025, 5 PM. The SSC has announced 18,174 vacancies with a detailed category-wise distribution for the recruitment process.
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IIT Bombay has released the admit cards for UCEED 2025 on January 3, 2025. Registered candidates can download them from the official website, uceed.iitb.ac.in. The last date to correct any discrepancies in the admit cards is January 9, 2025, and the exam will be held on January 19, 2025. Candidates can check the direct link here.
Ambedkar University Delhi issued a show cause notice to Kaustav Banerjee for allegedly inciting disorder during a student protest. The protest was organized by AISA against the suspension of student Mantasha Irfan. The university accused Banerjee of delivering a provocative speech, leading to disruption. AISA condemned the notice, calling it an attack on academic freedom.
The National Testing Agency (NTA) has opened the correction window for the NCET 2025 application form on April 2, 2025. Candidates can make corrections until April 3, 2025, at 11:50 PM. The corrections include changes in personal, academic, and category details, with a correction fee to be paid. However, mobile number, email address, address, photograph, and signature cannot be edited. Candidates must submit the updated form before the window closes.
The CBSE Class 12 Biology exam, set for March 25, 2025, demands more than memorization—it requires conceptual clarity, precise writing, and strategic preparation. This guide provides essential tips, including mastering NCERT with active recall, perfecting diagrams, maintaining a mistake journal, applying concepts to real-life scenarios, and structuring answers scientifically to boost confidence and maximize scores.
The Common Entrance Test (CET) 2025 for admissions to professional courses like engineering and veterinary sciences will take place on April 16-17, 2025, with online applications open from January 23 to February 21. New security measures are being introduced to prevent fraudulent applications. The exam will also be used for other courses such as Yoga, Agricultural Science, and B.Sc. (Nursing). Specific schedules for other exams, including DCET, PGCET, and MBA admissions, are also announced.
As federal investigations into diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) programs intensify, several universities are distancing themselves from The PhD Project, a nonprofit supporting minority students in business academia. The scrutiny, fueled by conservative strategist Christopher Rufo, has prompted fears of funding cuts, with institutions like Arizona State and Kentucky severing ties as political pressure mounts on higher education.