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Oklahoma has unveiled an “America First” certification test for teachers from California and New York, requiring them to align with the state’s conservative education standards. Developed with PragerU, the exam reflects sweeping curriculum changes and has drawn fierce backlash from unions, who call it political grandstanding that deepens teacher shortages and politicizes classrooms already under […]

Over the past decade, California invested heavily to boost women’s participation in STEM fields, yet progress has been modest. Women remain underrepresented in engineering, computer science, and mathematics, and the COVID-19 pandemic shifted focus away from gender equity. Federal funding cuts under the Trump administration now threaten research programs, mentorship initiatives, and the overall pipeline,

In February 2025, Chicago Public Schools launched the Black Student Success Plan, a five-year initiative aimed at closing racial achievement gaps through increased Black teacher representation, reduced suspensions, and expanded Black history education. The plan triggered a federal investigation under Title VI, prompting city leaders to defend it as essential for equity, while raising a

The Delhi School Education (Transparency in Fixation and Regulation of Fees) Bill, 2025, aims to regulate fees in all private schools across the city by involving parents in fee fixation and grievance redressal committees. The law introduces penalties for unauthorised fee hikes and grants enforcement powers to the Director of Education. While the government highlights

A group of cannabis dispensaries in New York has sued the state after regulators admitted to misapplying the legal distance requirement between marijuana shops and schools. For nearly three years, officials measured 500 feet from school entrances instead of property lines, leading to over 100 dispensaries being potentially out of compliance. The businesses seek to

CP Radhakrishnan, a BBA graduate and seasoned BJP leader from Tamil Nadu, has been nominated as the NDA’s candidate for the vice-presidential election. With a political career spanning over four decades, he has served as Lok Sabha MP, state BJP president, and governor of Jharkhand, Maharashtra, Telangana, and Puducherry. His extensive experience in governance and

Kerala’s SCERT corrected a historic error in a Class 4 teachers’ handbook that wrongly stated Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose ‘fled fearing the British’ before forming the INA. The mistake was flagged by teachers and quickly removed, prompting an internal inquiry. The controversy sparked criticism from the ABVP, accusing the Kerala government of distorting history and

The Rajasthan PTET 2025 round 2 seat allotment result has been declared by VMOU, Kota at ptetvmoukota2025.in. Candidates can download their allotment letters using roll number, counselling ID, and date of birth. Selected candidates must pay the ₹22,000 admission fee by August 23 and report to allotted colleges by August 25, 2025, to secure admission.

The application fee for the Bank of Baroda Manager recruitment has been categorised based on candidate groups. Applicants from the General, EWS (Economically Weaker Section), and OBC categories are required to pay ₹850 along with applicable payment gateway charges, while candidates from SC, ST, PwD (Persons with Disability), Ex-Servicemen, and women categories must pay ₹175

In 2025, handwriting notes is emerging as a powerful tool for students seeking focus, memory retention, and deeper cognitive engagement. Beyond nostalgia, writing by hand enhances comprehension, stimulates creativity, reduces digital distractions, and fosters deliberate thinking. Blending traditional pen-and-paper practices with modern technology, this age-old method offers a practical, scientifically supported strategy for mastering learning