Haryana board issues DElEd re-appear exam admit cards: How to download hall tickets from bseh.org.in

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

Santa Clara schools body misused preschool funds of $135,370 over ‘credit card purchases’, shows federal investigation

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.

How DOGE-led firings are reshaping federal job security and breaking long-standing protections

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

Ivy League schools under fire: Should legacy admissions survive in a post-affirmative action world?

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

From Harvard to Yale: Sunil Amrith takes over MacMillan Center, aims to strengthen international collaboration

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

Senate committee pushes to cut $3 million in Harvard research grants over alleged ‘far-left ideology’ promotion

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

Is it time to overhaul IDEA? How America’s special education law is failing students with disabilities

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