New Jersey's Act 1669, which took effect on January 1, 2025, removes the requirement for aspiring teachers to pass the Praxis Core Test, aiming to address the state's teacher shortage. While supporters, including lawmakers and unions, argue it lowers unnecessary barriers, critics like Elon Musk question the move, raising concerns about the implications for education quality. The debate continues over whether easing certification standards will help fill classrooms or harm the integrity of the teaching profession.
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The Uttar Pradesh Public Service Commission (UPPSC) has released the 2025 notification for the PCS, Assistant Conservator of Forest (A.C.F.), and Range Forest Officer (R.F.O.) examinations. With around 200 vacancies for PCS and 10 for A.C.F., additional R.F.O. vacancies may be included later. Interested candidates can apply online at uppsc.up.nic.in from February 20 to March 24, 2025.
The Telangana government has made Telugu a compulsory subject for students in 1st to 10th classes across CBSE, ICSE, IB, and other board-affiliated schools starting from the 2025-26 academic year. This follows the Telangana (Compulsory Teaching and Learning of Telugu in Schools) Act of 2018. The move aims to implement the act fully, with a simplified "Simple Telugu" textbook introduced for non-native students.
A federal judge cleared the way for President Trump's plan to reduce the federal workforce, allowing 75,000 federal employees to resign under a deferred resignation program. The ruling, which follows legal challenges from labor unions, enables workers to step down with continued pay until September 2025. This decision is a significant victory for the administration, despite ongoing union objections, and could reshape the structure of the federal workforce.
Kerala Minister V Sivankutty opposes NCERT's move to rename English textbooks with Hindi titles. He calls it a cultural imposition and attack on linguistic diversity. The minister says Kerala prioritizes regional cultural freedom. He wants NCERT to withdraw the decision. Other states like Tamil Nadu also criticize the central government.
RSMSSB has initiated the online application process for 803 Jail Prahari vacancies, starting from December 24, 2024 until January 22, 2025. Open to candidates who have passed the 10th grade, the recruitment involves a written test and a physical efficiency test. The exam will be held on April 9, 10, and 12, 2025. Age limits range from 18 to 26 years, with age relaxations for certain categories. Application fees vary based on category.
The National Institutes of Health (NIH) has proposed drastic cuts to indirect funding for research grants, impacting major U.S. universities like Harvard, Oklahoma State University, and the University of Kentucky. The cuts, which target crucial infrastructure funding, could disrupt medical research in areas like cancer, Alzheimer’s, and public health. Universities are facing uncertainty as they brace for the financial implications, with concerns over lost resources, research productivity, and... Expand
Starting January 2, 2025, Alabama families can apply for the CHOOSE Act, offering Education Savings Accounts (ESAs) for private school tuition, homeschooling, and other educational expenses. Eligible families receive $7,000 per student for private schools or $2,000 for homeschooling. Priority is given to lower-income families, military families, and students with disabilities.
ICAI has reportedly announced that CA Final exams will now be held three times a year—January, May, and September—aligning with CA Intermediate and Foundation exams. Additionally, the information systems audit qualification course will also be conducted thrice annually in February, June, and October, increasing from the previous twice-a-year schedule. Check details here.
A new bill in New Hampshire could soon require public college students to pass the USCIS Civics Naturalization Test to graduate. Sponsored by Rep. Michael Moffett, the bill aims to improve civic knowledge among students by mandating this test, which covers topics like U.S. government and history. While the move has garnered support, it could cost universities up to $500,000 annually. If passed, New Hampshire may lead the way in strengthening civics education nationwide.
A 2024 study reveals a widening gender gap in US engineering majors, especially at colleges with lower average SAT math scores, with men outnumbering women 7:1. While elite universities see improvements, less selective institutions struggle to support women in technical fields, highlighting the need for targeted interventions to close the gap and promote gender equality in STEM.