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Tri-State teachers report a nearly 50% drop in attendance due to growing fears of immigration raids, with immigrant students staying home in response to the nationwide crackdown. Educators describe emotional challenges as students express anxiety over potential deportations. Despite reassurances from local school districts, including Cincinnati Public Schools and Boone County Schools, the uncertainty surrounding immigration enforcement continues to create fear within the community, deeply affecting both students and educators, as reported by WCPO 9 News.

Three GOP lawmakers in Wisconsin have introduced a bill requiring the display of “In God We Trust” in every public school classroom by the 2026-27 school year. The proposal follows a national trend, with several states already enacting similar laws. The motto, established as the national slogan in 1956, has faced legal challenges over the years, but recent court rulings affirm its constitutionality. Governor Tony Evers has not yet commented on the bill.

The National Testing Agency (NTA) has released the date sheet for the CSIR UGC NET December 2024 session on January 30, 2025. The exam will be held in Computer-Based Test (CBT) mode for candidates applying for Junior Research Fellowship (JRF), Assistant Professor, or Ph.D. admissions. Candidates can download the official schedule from the NTA website and stay updated for further notifications.

Cardiff University is proposing to cut 400 full-time jobs and close several courses due to a £30 million budget shortfall. The restructuring plan includes merging departments and axing subjects like nursing, music, and modern languages. While the university cites declining international student numbers and rising costs, the proposals have sparked backlash from staff and political leaders. The university promises current students will be able to complete their degrees, with final decisions expected in June 2025.

Rising tuition costs continue to burden medical students, with average debts reaching $200,000 for public school graduates and $230,000 for private school graduates in 2024. However, some public institutions offer significantly lower tuition. The University of New Mexico leads with the most affordable in-state tuition at $19,576. Texas dominates the list, hosting seven of the ten most cost-effective public medical schools.

The Odisha Joint Entrance Examination Committee has commenced OJEE 2025 registrations from January 30, 2025. Candidates can apply through the official website, ojee.nic.in, until March 20, 2025. The exam will be conducted in Computer-Based Test (CBT) mode on multiple dates in May 2025. Admit cards will be available from April 25, 2025. The entrance test grants admission to various undergraduate and postgraduate programs.

The State Bank of India (SBI) has announced the release date for the SBI Clerk 2024 admit card and the tentative schedule for the Junior Associate exam. The admit card will be available from February 10, 2025, while the prelims are set for February 22, 27, 28, and March 1, 2025. The recruitment aims to fill 13,735 vacancies.

Kimberly Diei, a University of Tennessee pharmacy student, faced expulsion over explicit social media posts deemed unprofessional. After suing the university for violating her First Amendment rights, she won a $250,000 settlement in 2023. Diei’s case highlights the importance of protecting students’ free speech and personal expression outside academic settings.