The U.S. faces a growing literacy crisis, with data from 2017 to 2023 showing a rise in adults with low literacy skills from 19% to 28%. Despite being an economic powerhouse, the nation ranks 36th in global literacy. Factors such as socioeconomic disparities, struggling public education systems, and limited adult learning opportunities are key contributors to this alarming trend.
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The International Institute of Information Technology, Hyderabad has released admit cards for the Postgraduate Entrance Examination 2025. Registered candidates can download their hall tickets from pgadmissions.iiit.ac.in. The IIITH PGEE 2025 is scheduled for April 19, 2025. Candidates must carry the admit card and a valid photo ID to the exam center.
The Railway Recruitment Board (RRB) has cancelled the Computer-Based Test (CBT) Stage 2 for the Assistant Loco Pilot (ALP) exam, scheduled for March 19, 2025, due to technical issues at select centres. Both Shift 1 and Shift 2 were impacted, and the RRB has assured candidates that revised dates will be announced soon.
Harvard University's settlement of two Title VI lawsuits has sparked a heated debate over its impact on free speech and protections for Jewish students. The settlement, which includes the adoption of the IHRA definition of antisemitism and the inclusion of Zionism as a protected category, has drawn both support and criticism. Proponents see it as a crucial step to combat antisemitism, while critics warn it could restrict academic freedom, particularly regarding debates on Israel and Palestine.
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US education leaders are closely monitoring the UK's upcoming curriculum review, which aims to address historical biases in history and geography lessons. The review, set for early 2025, includes proposals to reshape the portrayal of the British Empire, promote diversity, and include modern issues like climate change and financial literacy. US educators are looking to these reforms for guidance in creating more inclusive curricula that reflect diverse perspectives and equip students for future... Expand
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The Directorate of Medical Education (DME), Tripura, has extended the admission deadline for round 3 of the NEET PG 2024 counselling process. Candidates can now apply until February 15, 2025, through dme.tripura.gov.in. The stray vacancy round will require fresh choices, and only candidates without existing seats can participate. Applicants failing to join an allotted seat in the stray vacancy round face a one-year NEET PG exam ban.
The National Testing Agency (NTA) will soon release the CUET PG 2025 city intimation slip, which informs candidates about their assigned exam city. The exam will be held from March 13 to April 1, 2025, in three daily shifts. Candidates can download the slip from exams.nta.ac.in/CUET-PG/ using their application details. The question papers will be available in multiple languages based on subject selection.
The article delves into the significance of medical education, emphasizing its role in shaping healthcare worldwide. Highlighting the United States' leadership in the field, it explores the top medical schools as ranked by the QS World University Rankings 2025. The analysis includes insights into the strengths of institutions like Harvard, Stanford, and Johns Hopkins.