Florida's Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE) has requested six years of faculty research and grant information from state colleges, raising concerns about the transparency and purpose of the initiative. Faculty members are questioning the need for such data, especially when much of it is publicly available. The request, part of an effort to streamline government spending, also includes scrutiny of compliance with diversity, equity, and inclusion programs, prompting fears over academic freedom.
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Cincinnati Public Schools will open a new Montessori school in Madisonville this fall, expanding options for its 35,000 students. Located at the Bramble Nature Campus, the school will serve students from preschool through eighth grade, continuing CPS's legacy of Montessori education. The new Bramble Montessori Lab School addresses the needs of families seeking alternatives after Xavier University’s Montessori program closure. Enrollment sessions will begin on February 19, 2025.
The Gujarat Secondary and Higher Secondary Education Board (GSHSEB) has released the admit cards for the Gujarat Common Entrance Test (GUJCET) 2025. Candidates who have registered for the exam can download their hall tickets from the official website, gujcet.gseb.org. The GUJCET 2025 exam is mandatory for Class 12 Science students seeking admission to engineering, pharmacy, and diploma courses in Gujarat.
US President Trump has signed an executive order to end birthright citizenship, effective January 2025, impacting children born to legal immigrants on temporary visas. This significant change challenges a long-standing principle, potentially disrupting the futures of many and posing grave implications for US higher education and immigrant communities.
The Odisha Police Recruitment Board postponed the Sub-Inspector exam, initially set for March 8-9, 2025, due to undisclosed reasons. New dates will be posted on the OPRB website soon. The recruitment aims to fill 933 vacancies, including Sub-Inspectors, Station Officers, and Assistant Jailors, through a multi-stage selection process involving written exam, physical tests, document verification, and medical examination.
UPSC will close the Combined Medical Services (CMS) 2025 registration today, March 10. The exam is set for July 20, 2025. Candidates must pay an application fee based on their category. Eligibility includes having completed MBBS and meeting age and physical standards. Form corrections are allowed from March 12-18, except for specific details.
Arkansas Governor Sarah Huckabee Sanders signed new education laws, banning cellphone use during class and providing free breakfast for all public school students. The measures aim to improve student focus and address food insecurity, benefiting over 425,000 families and fostering better learning environments.
The All India Institute of Medical Sciences (AIIMS), Delhi has announced 1,794 nursing officer vacancies through NORCET-8 for 2025, with registration open until March 17. AIIMS Patna has the highest vacancies at 308, including 29 seats for PWBD candidates. Other major openings include 300 posts at CAPFIMS, Maidangarhi, and 202 at AIIMS New Delhi. Candidates can apply online via aiimsexams.ac.in.
The Jharkhand Academic Council (JAC) has canceled the class 10 Hindi and Science board exams conducted on February 18 and 20, 2025, respectively. Fresh dates for the re-examinations will be announced soon, following concerns raised via social media and newspapers.