Chicago Public Schools approved a $10.2 billion budget for 2025-26, addressing a $734 million deficit by using TIF surplus funds and cutting central office expenses. The board avoided borrowing and deferred a $175 million pension payment, prioritizing classroom funding. This decision faced criticism from the Chicago Teachers Union, who warned of potential midyear cuts if revenue targets are unmet.
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The Trump administration is planning to dismantle the US Department of Education. Linda McMahon assures that federal funding for schools will continue. The administration aims to cut bureaucracy and empower states. Programs like Title I grants and Pell Grants will continue. The plan faces resistance in Congress. Concerns are raised about equity and oversight.
California State University’s preliminary fall 2025 enrollment reached around 465,000, marking a modest increase of 4,000 students. Growth was driven by in-state students and transfer applicants, aided by targeted outreach programs, while out-of-state and international numbers declined. The uneven recovery reflects demographic shifts, policy challenges, and post-pandemic adjustments, underscoring the complex balance public universities face today.
IGNOU has extended the admission deadline for its July 2025 session to 15th September, applicable to all ODL and Online programmes except certificate courses. Prospective students can apply via the official portals: ignouadmission.samarth.edu.in for ODL and ignouiop.samarth.edu.in for Online programmes. The extension allows additional time for applicants to complete their submissions. Certificate programmes will follow the original schedule and are excluded from this extension.
Medical Counselling Committee has announced the revised schedule for National Eligibility cum Entrance Test Undergraduate counselling 2025. Round 2 registration starts on September 4, 2025. Candidates can register on mcc.nic.in. Choice filling and locking dates are also specified. Seat allotment results will be declared on September 12, 2025. Reporting to colleges is scheduled from September 13 to September 19, 2025.
The concept of “back to school” has transformed in America, evolving from a rigid, calendar-bound ritual to a flexible, student-centered experience. Families increasingly choose charter schools, online academies, and microschools, yet inequities in funding limit access. True reform requires policies that follow students, ensuring equity, innovation, and opportunity, heralding a new era of education focused on potential, choice, and adaptability.
BSEB SAV admission 2026: The Bihar School Examination Board (BSEB) has commenced online registration for Simultala Awasiya Vidyalaya (SAV) Class 6 admissions for the 2026–27 academic session. Applications are open from September 1 to September 15, 2025, via the official portal, biharsimultala.com. A total of 120 seats—60 for boys and 60 for girls—are available. Selection will be through a two-stage entrance exam. Candidates must complete the form, upload documents, and submit online before the... Expand
MPESB Group 5 recruitment 2025: The Madhya Pradesh Employee Selection Board (MPESB) will close applications today for the Group 5 recruitment 2025, which offers 752 vacancies across positions such as Physiotherapist, Counselor, Pharmacist Grade II, Ophthalmic Assistant, and O.T. Technician. The online application process started on July 28, 2025, with the final date for form submission and fee payment being August 30, 2025. Candidates must apply through the official website and meet eligibility... Expand
The US Department of Education’s Office for Civil Rights found Denver Public Schools in violation of Title IX for converting sex-segregated restrooms into all-gender facilities and allowing access based on gender identity. The ruling cited risks to female students’ safety, privacy, and equal access, prompting a proposed Resolution Agreement to restore sex-designated restrooms and enforce compliance with federal law.
A recent survey reveals a significant disparity in education costs across India. Urban families spend considerably more on private schooling than rural families on government education. Tuition fees and coaching classes contribute to this divide. Families bear most of the financial burden. This highlights inequities in the education system.