A nationwide wave of legislation is redefining the role of smartphones in American schools. Sparked by Florida's 2023 ban, 25 states now restrict phone use, citing mental health, safety, and academic concerns. With growing student pushback, uneven funding, and debates over emergency access, the movement raises urgent questions about how far regulation should go—and who it really serves.
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The Institute of Company Secretaries of India (ICSI) has released the admit cards for the CS Executive and CS Professional June 2025 examinations at icsi.edu. The exams are scheduled from June 1 to June 10, 2025. Candidates can download their e-admit cards online using their 17-digit registration number. Admit cards include crucial exam details and must be carried to the examination hall. ICSI will not dispatch physical copies via post.
The US Department of Education has rescinded a $37.7 million fine against Grand Canyon University, ending a prolonged legal battle over alleged misrepresentation of doctoral program costs. The decision clears GCU and its staff of all wrongdoing. GCU President Brian Mueller welcomed the ruling, which follows a broader debate about federal scrutiny of Christian colleges. GCU maintains it has always disclosed costs transparently, and a related FTC lawsuit was also dismissed, as reported by... Expand
The Indian Postal Department has released the India Post GDS 3rd Merit List 2025 on May 19, 2025, for 21,413 vacancies across India. Candidates can download the merit list PDFs from the official website, state-wise. The recruitment process includes merit-based selection, document verification, and a medical examination. Applications were accepted from February 10 to March 3, 2025. Eligible 10th pass candidates are now advised to check their selection status and prepare for further stages.
San Francisco Unified School District (SFUSD) has reversed plans to lay off 151 staff members, including counselors and paraeducators, marking a major win for US educators and unions. The decision follows protests and negotiations under state oversight amid a $113 million deficit. SFUSD also approved hiring 77 new teachers for the next school year. The move reflects successful union advocacy and signals financial recovery within the district, as reported by SF Standard and Mission Local.
IIT Kanpur has released the JEE Advanced 2025 response sheets on its official website, jeeadv.ac.in. Candidates can now download their individual response sheets to review their answers. The official answer key will be released on May 26, allowing candidates to estimate scores and raise objections before the final results.
US colleges are facing a potential crisis as international students, who contributed over $43 billion in 2023–24, begin to look toward Europe due to Trump-era immigration crackdowns and research funding cuts. A new €500 million European initiative aims to attract global talent, raising concerns among US institutions about declining enrollment, financial losses, and reduced academic diversity. Education leaders warn that unwelcoming policies could result in long-term damage to America’s global... Expand
President Trump signed the "Take It Down Act" on May 19, 2025, empowering US schools to tackle the rising issue of AI-generated deepfakes and non-consensual intimate imagery. The law mandates social media platforms to remove such content within 48 hours and criminalizes the creation and sharing of these images. Schools now have stronger tools to protect students from digital abuse, with increased responsibilities for prevention, education, and victim support, as reported by EducationWeek.
The Andhra Pradesh State Level Police Recruitment Board (SLPRB) will release admit cards for the Final Written Examination for SCT Police Constables (Civil & APSP) on May 23, 2025. The exam, scheduled for June 1, 2025, will be held from 10:00 AM to 1:00 PM across multiple centers. Candidates can download their hall tickets from the official SLPRB website until May 31, 2025. Any issues can be addressed through the provided helplines or email.
Rudra Pratap Singh, a Class 10 topper from Stone Ridge International School, defied conventional wisdom by scoring 499/500 in the CBSE exams with just two focused hours of study daily. Beyond academics, Rudra balances international science projects, writing, and youth activism, proving that consistent, purposeful learning outweighs long study hours.