California Attorney General Rob Bonta, joined by 15 other states, has filed a lawsuit against the US Department of Education for abruptly rescinding over $200 million in previously awarded school recovery funds. The lawsuit alleges the action violates federal law and threatens crucial programs supporting students affected by the Covid-19 pandemic. The coalition seeks to reinstate funding through March 2026 to protect afterschool initiatives, mental health services, and learning support for vulnerable student populations.
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RPSC School Teacher 2024: RPSC opens online applications for the Senior Teacher GR-II Competitive Exam 2024 with 2,129 vacancies across subjects. Candidates aged 18-40 years, meeting eligibility criteria with a relevant degree and knowledge of Hindi and Rajasthani culture, can apply until January 24, 2025.
The State-Level Recruitment Commission (SLRC) Assam has announced the ADRE 2025 results for Grade 3 and Grade 4 posts, which candidates can access on assam.gov.in. The recruitment drive aims to fill 12,600 government vacancies, with Grade 3 requiring a skill test and Grade 4 based solely on written exam performance. Over 13 lakh candidates participated, making it a major recruitment process in Assam.
A US Senate report led by Senator Ted Cruz claims over $2.05 billion of NSF funding has been directed toward DEI and social justice initiatives in scientific research, highlighting $4.7 million in Yale's grants. Cruz criticizes the politicization of research, urging Congress to restore scientific integrity. The potential funding cuts have left researchers, especially early-career faculty, uncertain about their future. Experts warn that reducing federal funding could hinder scientific... Expand
The Indian Institute of Technology (IIT) Roorkee has released the provisional answer key for GATE 2025 on February 27. Candidates who appeared for the exam can access it on gate2025.iitr.ac.in using their enrollment ID and password. The challenge window remains open until March 1. The exam, held on February 1, 2, 15, and 16, featured 30 test papers with MCQs, MSQs, and NAT questions.
Virginia Tech is considering a tuition hike of up to 2.9% for the 2025-2026 academic year, below the 4.9% increase in its six-year plan. Despite a 2.9% rise for 2024-2025, tuition has remained below inflation. The Board of Visitors will vote on March 25, 2025. Here’s what students currently pay.
Lake Superior State University (LSSU) has unveiled its 2025 Banished Words List, a lighthearted tradition that highlights overused or misused words and phrases. This year’s list includes terms like “cringe,†“game changer,†“dropped,†and “IYKYK,†which have lost their impact or become cliché. LSSU has been compiling this list since 1976, with submissions from around the globe, reflecting the evolving nature of language and communication. The tradition encourages reflection on... Expand
Pursuing higher education at Princeton University comes with an estimated annual cost of $90,718 for 2025-26, covering tuition, housing, food, fees, and miscellaneous expenses. Payment options include semester-based payments, monthly installments, and loans like Princeton Parent Loan or Direct PLUS Loan. Financial aid and scholarships are also available. Visit Princeton’s official website for more details.
Maharashtra RTE Admission 2025: The Maharashtra Education Department will announce today, February 14, 2025, the lottery results for 25% RTE admission for economically weaker sections. Parents must complete the admission process by February 28. Notifications will be sent via SMS to registered mobile numbers. Document verification is mandatory, with two additional opportunities provided for those who miss the initial deadline.
CLAT 2025 Counselling Postponed: The Consortium of National Law Universities decides to approach the Supreme Court following the Delhi High Court's directive to revise the CLAT 2025 merit list, delaying the counselling process. Candidates are assured that a revised schedule will be announced after the Supreme Court appeal.