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Two teenage girls in Houston were arrested for allegedly plotting a mass casualty attack at a local high school involving pipe bombs and firearms. Swift action by law enforcement followed a tip, highlighting the effectiveness of anonymous reporting systems in preventing potential school violence.

The Haryana Board of School Education has released admit cards for the DElEd re-appear and mercy chance exam for March 2025. Eligible candidates can download their admit cards via their institution’s login on bseh.org.in. The exam is scheduled for March 3, 2025, with provisions for students with disabilities. Institutions must ensure only eligible candidates receive … Read more

A federal investigation uncovered that over $135,000 in Head Start funds were misappropriated by the Santa Clara County Office of Education for unrelated expenses. The audit has raised questions about former Superintendent Mary Ann Dewan’s leadership, leading to her dismissal amid allegations of financial mismanagement.

The DOGE-led mass firings in the federal government are rapidly eroding job security for millions of employees, disrupting long-standing protections that have historically set federal jobs apart from private sector work. The restructuring efforts, including the dismissal of probationary and non-probationary workers, signal a shift from the promise of stability to growing uncertainty. This overhaul … Read more

Savitribai Phule Pune University has released the MH SET 2025 notification for assistant professor positions in Maharashtra. The application period runs from February 24 to March 13, 2025, with the exam scheduled for June 15, 2025. Candidates need a post-graduation in a relevant subject and there is no negative marking in the exam.

Ivy League schools are under increasing pressure to reconsider legacy admissions in the wake of the Supreme Court’s 2023 affirmative action ruling. While legacy preferences have been in decline nationwide, Ivy League institutions still defend the practice, citing financial benefits. However, public opposition, with 75% of Americans opposing legacy status in admissions, and state legislative … Read more

The UPPSC has issued the Staff Nurse Mains Admit Card 2023 on February 19, 2025, for the exam scheduled on February 23, 2025. Candidates must bring their admit cards and required documents to the examination center and arrive earlier than the exam start time. More details are available on the official UPPSC website.

Sunil Amrith, a Yale professor and chair of the South Asian Studies Council, will take over as director of the MacMillan Center on March 1, 2025. His vision focuses on fostering interdisciplinary collaboration and addressing global challenges like climate change and artificial intelligence. With a rich academic background and strong international ties, Amrith is poised … Read more

The Senate Commerce Committee is pushing to defund over $3 million in Harvard research grants, accusing several projects of promoting “far-left ideology” through diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) principles. This follows an investigation into more than 3,400 NSF-funded grants, totaling over $2 billion. Researchers and Harvard officials dispute the claims, and the university has launched … Read more

The Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA), established in 1975, is falling short in addressing the needs of today’s students with disabilities. As the law struggles with inefficiencies and outdated practices, experts are calling for urgent reform. Issues like ineffective inclusion practices, burdensome paperwork, and high costs for support staff are hindering student success. Advocates … Read more