The Fairbanks North Star Borough School District is considering the closure of up to five elementary schools—Hunter, Midnight Sun, Pearl Creek, Salcha, and Two Rivers—due to financial difficulties and declining enrollment. The consolidation process has already gone through several phases, with public feedback gathered and a detailed plan now under review. A final decision will be made by February 2025, with potential school closures implemented by mid-2025 to ensure long-term sustainability and budget efficiency.
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President Trump has intensified efforts to cut federal spending, with education facing significant budget reductions. The Institute of Education Sciences (IES) lost 169 contracts, halting key research projects. Led by Elon Musk's Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE), the cuts aim to slash trillions in spending. These moves raise concerns about the future of U.S. education and its global standing.
The Gujarat RTE admission process for 2025 has commenced, offering economically weaker students access to private school education. The application window remains open until March 12, with around 1,300 private schools in Ahmedabad allocating 14,778 seats under the RTE quota. Eligible families must meet income criteria and submit valid documents. The Directorate of Primary Education oversees the process.
Candidates who appeared for AIBE XIX 2024 are awaiting results from the Bar Council of India (BCI). The exam was conducted on December 22, with the provisional answer key released on December 29, 2024. After objections closed on January 10, 2025, BCI is set to release the final answer key before announcing results on allindiabarexamination.com.
The Kerala General Education Department has filed a police complaint against a YouTuber who allegedly encouraged students to skip school to "avoid wasting time" before upcoming public exams. Education Minister V Sivankutty emphasized that meeting attendance requirements is crucial for exam eligibility. The minister directed officials to take immediate action, ensuring students remain committed to their studies.
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An explosion in a manhole at Texas Tech University, Lubbock, caused underground fires and widespread power outages, prompting evacuations. The university announced an early spring break, closing campus for the remainder of the week. Authorities are investigating the cause, advising students to stay updated and avoid traveling at night for safety.
USCIS will introduce a revised Form I-129, Petition for a Nonimmigrant Worker, on January 17, 2025, aligning with new H-1B and H-2 modernization rules. There will be no grace period for transitioning to the updated form, which will replace the 04/01/24 edition. The changes aim to streamline the petition process, expand job eligibility, and enhance compliance measures for both H-1B and H-2 visa categories, impacting employers and workers from January 2025 onward.
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