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Assam’s DEE is recruiting 4,500 teachers for lower and upper primary schools. Applicants must pass either ATET or CTET, have matching language qualifications, and be 18-40 years old. Selection is merit-based, considering academic qualifications and TET performance. Applications close March 31 on dee.assam.gov.in.
Linda McMahon, nominee for Education Secretary, testified before the Senate, addressing concerns about dismantling the Department of Education. She emphasized support for Title I funding and expanding Pell Grants. While expressing uncertainty about the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act, McMahon reassured that student loans would not be automatically canceled. Despite opposition, she is likely to … Read more
President Trump signed an executive order to withhold federal funds from schools and states that enforce COVID-19 vaccine mandates. The order argues that vaccine mandates infringe on personal freedom, given the low risk of severe illness in children. Although many institutions have dropped such requirements, the directive fulfills Trump’s campaign promise.
The Trump administration’s Department of Government Efficiency is planning to replace Department of Education contract call center workers with AI chatbots to handle student loan inquiries. This initiative, led by Elon Musk, aims to reduce federal workforce costs and improve service efficiency, despite concerns about job losses and service quality.
A CBSE exam in Ranchi was delayed by an hour due to alleged question paper shortages, but the center head cited technical issues. The issue was resolved, and students were given extra time. Over 31,000 students from Ranchi and Khunti zones are taking the exams. Efforts to reach the CBSE co-ordinator for comments were unsuccessful.
Thousands of federal employees, including veterans and medical researchers, were abruptly laid off, causing confusion and anger. The reductions, part of a cost-cutting initiative led by Elon Musk’s DOGE, have sparked legal actions and protests, raising concerns about the long-term impact on government operations.
The New Hampshire House committee is considering HB 483, which mandates local incorporation for the Children’s Scholarship Fund—NH to increase financial transparency. Proponents aim to ensure taxpayer funds support state-specific programs, while opponents argue the bill could undermine existing scholarship initiatives.
