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The DOJ’s Federal Task Force to Combat Anti-Semitism is set to visit ten university campuses following a rise in antisemitic incidents, especially after the October 7 Hamas attack on Israel. The Task Force aims to investigate whether universities failed to protect Jewish students and faculty from discrimination and harassment.
President Trump signed an executive order to make English the official language of the United States. This order permits federal agencies to discontinue multilingual services, potentially impacting immigrant communities, bilingual education, and accessibility of essential services for non-English speakers.
Delhi Sarvodaya Vidyalaya Admission 2025: The admission process for nursery, KG, and Class 1 in Delhi Sarvodaya Vidyalayas for the 2025-26 academic session has started on March 1, 2025, and will end on March 15, 2025. Parents must submit necessary documents, and the computerized draw for admissions will occur on March 20, 2025.
On his 75th birthday, Bihar CM Nitish Kumar handed over appointment letters to 59,028 contractual teachers who cleared Sakshamta Pariksha-2, marking a significant step in improving the state’s education system. This historic recruitment drive includes primary, secondary, and higher secondary teachers.
Himachal Pradesh CM Sukhvinder Singh Sukhu launched the ‘Mere Shahar Ke 100 Ratna’ strategy, offering free coaching for 6,800 students across the state. CRACK Academy will provide the coaching at a projected cost of Rs 34 crore, with top performers receiving full support, and others receiving substantial concessions.
Students from CPI(M)’s SFI and Naxalite AISA confronted West Bengal Education Minister Bratya Basu at Jadavpur University, damaging his car and injuring him. They demanded dates for student union elections. Basu condemned the violence, while TMC leaders rallied in his support, emphasizing their commitment to democracy.
The Trump administration has intensified its crackdown on DEI initiatives, issuing a February 14 directive threatening funding cuts for non-compliant schools. Students at the University of Louisville protested against proposed DEI cuts. Meanwhile, a new online portal allows citizens to report DEI practices, signaling a broader effort to eliminate such policies in education.
The Education Department has offered employees buyouts of up to $25,000 ahead of “very significant” layoffs. To qualify, employees must have worked for the federal government for at least three years. However, those who received student loan repayment benefits or certain bonuses are ineligible. It remains unclear if other federal agencies received similar offers.
