The registration for Alabama’s Creating Hope and Opportunity for Our Students’ Act (CHOOSE Act) 2024 has begun. The program offers funding for private school tuition, homeschooling, and other educational expenses. Over 165 private and 3 public schools have already joined, with 5,256 applications received by January 5. Administered by the Alabama Department of Revenue, the act provides Education Savings Accounts (ESAs) for eligible K-12 students in Alabama.
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The updated H-1B visa rules, effective January 17, 2025, streamline the transition for F-1 visa students to H-1B status, offering cap-gap extensions to maintain lawful status and employment. Changes include clearer “specialty occupation†criteria, direct degree relevance, and measures to prevent lottery abuse. These updates significantly benefit Indian students, enhancing career prospects and encouraging graduate studies in the US.
Binod Bihari Mahto Koyalanchal University (BBMKU) has released the 2024 results for undergraduate and postgraduate semester exams. Students can check their results online at bbmku.ac.in. The results cover courses like BEd, MBBS, BA, BSc, BCom, BBA, and BCA. Established in 2017 and recognized by the UGC, BBMKU offers diverse academic programmes fostering excellence across various disciplines.
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A US District Judge in Boston has ordered the Trump administration to temporarily reinstate teacher preparation grants in eight states, following a legal challenge by eight Democratic state attorneys general. The grants, terminated as part of a broader plan to dismantle diversity, equity, and inclusion initiatives, have now received a crucial lifeline. The ruling halts immediate funding cuts and intensifies debate over federal education policy.
The National Testing Agency (NTA) has clarified that the APAAR ID is not mandatory for NEET UG 2025 registrations, despite a recent notice encouraging candidates to link their Aadhar details and APAAR ID. Though not required, APAAR ID offers advantages such as streamlined applications, faster attendance verification, and enhanced identity protection. Candidates are encouraged to explore resources available for creating an APAAR ID.
A retest for 12,000 candidates from the Bihar PSC's December 13 exam, amid question paper leak allegations, began Saturday at 22 centres in Patna. The exam, held for the 70th Combined Competitive Examination, is taking place under strict guidelines to ensure safety. Around 8,200 candidates had downloaded admit cards by the exam's start.
The Jharkhand Academic Council (JAC) has postponed the board examinations for Classes 10 and 12 scheduled for Friday due to Shab-e-Barat, declaring March 4 as the new date. The exams began on Tuesday with over 7.84 lakh students enrolled, and were initially set for regional and core language papers.
Admissions for vacant pre-primary and primary seats in Delhi's government-run Sarvodaya schools for the 2025-26 session have started, operating on a first-come, first-served basis. Delhi residents can apply, with selection prioritizing proximity to the school based on specified distance criteria. Parents need to submit the admission form directly to the respective school after downloading it from the official website.
In his second term, President Trump is pushing to dismantle the US Department of Education, a goal long held by many conservatives. Christopher F. Rufo, in City Journal, proposes a comprehensive plan involving privatizing student loans, decentralizing K-12 funding, and eliminating ideological influence within the department. With the help of Elon Musk and DOGE's cost-cutting expertise, Rufo believes these reforms could effectively reduce the size of government while reshaping the US education... Expand