Idaho school districts face a sudden $33.3 million shortfall after the US government froze previously approved federal education funds set for release on July 1. The freeze disrupts budgets, forcing cuts to migrant and English language programmes and professional development. Twin Falls and Blaine County districts are particularly affected. Idaho’s Department of Education and Superintendent Debbie Critchfield await clarity from Washington as schools prepare for the upcoming academic year.
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Idaho school districts face a sudden $33.3 million shortfall after the US government froze previously approved federal education funds set for release on July 1. The freeze disrupts budgets, forcing cuts to migrant and English language programmes and professional development. Twin Falls and Blaine County districts are particularly affected. Idaho’s Department of Education and Superintendent Debbie Critchfield await clarity from Washington as schools prepare for the upcoming academic year.
MDU results 2025: Maharshi Dayanand University (MDU), Rohtak, has announced results for various UG and PG programmes for the July session 2025. The results, declared on July 10 and 11, include BCA, B.COM., B.ED., ITEP, and several M.SC. programmes across full and reappear categories. Students can access their results online at the official portal. The release provides clarity to thousands of students awaiting their academic outcome. A step-by-step guide to checking results is also available.
The Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO) will close applications today, July 14, for its 2025 paid internship at DRDL Hyderabad, aimed at final-year Science and Engineering students. With 165 vacancies, the programme offers hands-on research exposure in missile technologies. Shortlisted candidates will be interviewed on July 26, and internships begin August 1.