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UPSC IES, ISS recruitment 2025 application begins: Check vacancy, direct link to apply

UPSC IES/ISS Exam 2025: The Union Public Service Commission (UPSC) has started accepting online applications for the Indian Economic Service (IES) and Indian Statistical Service (ISS) Exam 2025. Eligible candidates can apply through the official website upsc.gov.in until March 4, 2025. A correction window will be available from March 5 to 11, 2025 for applicants…

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Texas targets record teacher pay: Urban educators to get $4K raises, rural teachers $10K amid 13% exodus in 2023

Gov. Greg Abbott of Texas, center, as President Donald Trump delivers remarks to an overflow crowd after his inauguration. (The New York Times) Texas is making a bold move to address its educational challenges, including rising teacher shortages and disparities in compensation. Governor Greg Abbott recently announced a historic proposal to increase public school funding…

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USAID freeze: Will China trump America as the world’s academic superpower?

For decades, the US ruled the classroom, luring top talent to its elite universities and flexing its academic muscle worldwide. At the heart of this dominance is the United States Agency for International Development (USAID), a powerhouse launched in 1961 under JFK, pumping billions into global education, stabilizing regions, and securing America’s influence.However, the adjournment…

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Online education must be viewed as a means of expansion, not substitution: Ronnie Screwvala at TOI RTE Online School Summit

Digital schooling has transformed education by breaking geographical barriers and expanding learning opportunities for students across the globe. As this shift continues to redefine modern education, it brings both challenges and possibilities that require innovative approaches and collective efforts.To delve into these crucial issues, The Times of India hosted the Right to Excellence Online School…

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Kansas bill could strip away tenure rights, sparking nationwide debate over faculty protections

Proposed Kansas bill could dismantle tenure protections, raising concerns over academic freedom. (Getty Images) Kansas lawmakers recently introduced a new bill that could significantly undermine faculty tenure protections at public universities across the state. The proposed legislation, House Bill 2348, would strip away key tenure rights, creating a major shift in the structure of academic…

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Indian Navy SSC officers 2025 registration underway: Direct link to apply here

Indian Navy SSC Officer Recruitment 2025: The Indian Navy is accepting online applications for Short Service Commission (SSC) Officer positions across multiple categories. Interested candidates can access the application link on the official website, joinindiannavy.gov.in. This recruitment drive aims to fill 270 vacancies. The registration process commenced on February 8, 2025, and will remain open…

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Online education democratizes learning: NIOS Chairman at the TOI RTE Online School Summit

Digital schooling has upended traditional education, eliminating geographical barriers and unlocking new learning opportunities. Yet, as online education cements its place in the mainstream, it raises pressing questions—how do we strengthen digital infrastructure? What makes virtual schools truly effective? And where do parents fit into this equation?Enter the Right to Excellence Online School Summit, hosted…

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A three-pronged approach to closing the department of education: How Trump and Musk could make it happen

Elon Musk with US President Donald Trump. After being inaugurated for his second term on January 20, 2025, President Trump is moving ahead with one of his longstanding promises: dismantling the US Department of Education. Although this goal has been a point of contention for many Republican leaders over the years, it has remained largely…

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