According to an official release from the CBSE, these directives reinforce CBSE’s commitment to the implementation of the goals of the National Education Policy (NEP) 2020, and are aligned with the vision of the National Professional Standards for Teachers (NPST), which seek to establish benchmarks of quality and accountability in teacher development.
JEE Mains session 2 final answer key released: Check direct link to download here
The National Testing Agency (NTA) has released the final answer key for JEE Main 2025 Session 2, following the exam held from April 2 to 9. Candidates can now access it on the official website, jeemain.nta.nic.in. This comes after the provisional key and objection window. Results are expected soon, with over 10 lakh candidates having appeared.
Georgia mom of 3, including LGBTQ+ and autistic children, ousted for opposing DEI cuts in US school
A Georgia mother of three, including LGBTQ+ and autistic children, was forcibly removed from a City Schools of Decatur board meeting after protesting proposed cuts to DEI programs. Lena Kotler, who had already spoken during public comment, was escorted out by four officers after calling board members “cowards.” The removal followed rising tensions as the Trump administration pushes to defund schools supporting DEI. Kotler later said she was emotionally distraught but stood by her actions.
APRJC admit card 2025 released: Direct link to download hall tickets here
The Andhra Pradesh Residential Educational Institutions (APREI) has released the APRJC Hall Ticket 2025 for candidates appearing for the APRJC CET. The exam is scheduled for April 25, 2025, in offline mode. Students can download their admit cards from the official website by entering their registration number and date of birth. A valid photo ID must be presented at the exam center.
GAT-B 2025 admit card released: Check direct link to download hall ticket and other key details here
National Testing Agency released the Graduate Aptitude Test – Biotechnology admit card. Registered candidates can download it from exams.nta.ac.in. Candidates need their application number and date of birth to log in. The GAT-B 2025 exam is scheduled for April 20, 2025. It will be held in a single shift. The exam will be conducted from 10 AM to 1 PM.
Maine education at crossroads: $283 million in federal funds may be cut as Trump administration demands compliance
Maine’s education system faces serious challenges as the Trump administration threatens to withhold $283.5 million in federal funding unless the state complies with federal demands. This funding supports vital programs including special education, school nutrition, and technical education. With an average of $2,100 per student at stake, local leaders and families express concern. Legal experts note the President cannot unilaterally cut funding, but uncertainty remains, potentially impacting thousands of Maine students, as reported by WGME.
US under fire after 1,300 student visas abruptly revoked, lawsuit calls move unlawful
Matthew Green, a Tucson attorney, has filed a lawsuit challenging the Trump administration’s revocation of over 1,300 student visas, calling the actions unlawful. The lawsuit, representing two students, alleges the US Department of Homeland Security and ICE wrongfully terminated their SEVIS records despite no violations. The case highlights broader concerns about visa cancellations targeting minority students and could have significant implications for international students in the US as the legal battle continues.
Only 39 US colleges can withstand Trump’s freeze on research dollars—here’s why
President Trump’s administration has frozen $9 billion in federal research funding to pressure US universities into complying with political demands. Harvard University leads 39 financially strong institutions refusing to comply, backed by billion-dollar endowments and diversified revenue. As reported by Forbes, these schools, including Yale and Williams College, can withstand the freeze due to low reliance on federal funds. However, experts warn that endowment restrictions could complicate efforts to maintain research operations independently.
TANCET final answer key 2025 released: Direct link to download here
Anna University has released the final answer key for TANCET 2025 on its official website. Candidates can log in using their registered email ID and password to download it. The TANCET results will be declared on April 23, while scorecards will be available from May 7 to June 6, 2025, on the university’s portal.