The SSC GD Result 2025 has been released, and qualified candidates will proceed to the next round of tests. The Physical Efficiency Test (PET) and Physical Standard Test (PST) will be conducted, assessing fitness through race, long jump, high jump, height, chest, and weight measurements. A Medical Examination will also take place to assess overall fitness for service. Candidates can track updates on the official SSC website at ssc.gov.in after the written exam results are announced.
https://www.ndtv.com/education/ssc-gd-constable-result-2025-expected-anytime-soon-how-to-check-next-steps-8076519#pfrom=home-ndtv_educationStudy.com is offering scholarships to students through its programs, including Working Scholars, College Saver, and Keys to the Classroom. The company will pay up to $10,000 directly to a student's loan servicer for eligible winners.
https://www.prnewswire.com/news-releases/studycom-relieves-college-loan-debt-for-four-students-302420386.htmlThe Supreme Court upheld the Calcutta High Court's decision to annul the appointments of 25,000 teaching and non-teaching staff by the West Bengal School Service Commission in 2016 due to an alleged school jobs-for-cash scam. The move is a jolt to the Mamata Banerjee government in West Bengal.
https://www.news18.com/india/news18-afternoon-digest-jaishankars-swipe-at-bangladeshs-yunus-sc-upholds-calcutta-hcs-decision-on-ssc-scam-other-top-stories-9285364.htmlA live career guidance program will be held in Telangana on April 4, organized by the collegiate and technical education department, with Commissioner E.V. as the host.
https://www.deccanchronicle.com/southern-states/telangana/class-x-career-guidance-event-on-april-4-1870581The Trump administration's directive on education suggests that considering race or its proxies in educational settings could violate civil rights law, affecting areas such as school admissions, hiring, scholarships, student support, and disciplinary actions. This interpretation has sparked controversy among legal experts, who argue it exceeds the Supreme Court's previous stance.
https://www.chalkbeat.org/2025/04/03/trump-education-department-threatens-federal-funding-anti-dei-push/The University Grants Commission (UGC) is hosting a programme at the Auditorium in CBSE Integrated Office, Sector 23, Dwarka, New Delhi-110076, to familiarize Principals and Counselors with CUET eligibility criteria, exam pattern, and university admission guidelines. The event aims to provide insights on guiding students in subject selection based on career aspirations and offer effective preparation strategies. Trained Principals and Counselors will be equipped to address student queries and concerns related to CUET, while enhancing their communication skills to manage exam-related stress. Interested parties can register via a Google Form for the programme.
https://www.ndtv.com/education/cuet-ug-2025-cbse-to-conduct-orientation-programme-for-cuet-check-details-to-apply-8079509#pfrom=home-ndtv_mainnavigationThe UK government has admitted that it rejected pleas to delay a planned VAT grab from private schools, which would raise almost £1 billion extra in revenue. The change was set to take effect in January 2025, but the Department for Education (DfE) now suggests delaying it until August 2025 to reduce disruption. Government lawyers argued that bringing forward the date would raise over £900 million in VAT revenue and meet the government's objective of funding education priorities. However, critics claim the policy is unfair and discriminatory, particularly towards children with special educational needs (SEND), those seeking religious education, or requiring an all-girls environment.
https://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-14568377/Labour-ignored-plea-delay-VAT-private-school-1bn.htmlThe US Department of Agriculture's National Institute of Food and Agriculture has awarded a $1.3 million grant to the Cooperative Extension Service at UK Martin-Gatton College of Agriculture, Food and Environment and Kentucky State University to launch the CYFAR Sustainable Community Project. The project aims to support children, youth, and families in four Kentucky counties (Bullitt, Fayette, Jefferson, and Pulaski) who are considered "at-risk" due to factors such as foster care, homelessness, and poverty. The grant will fund community-tailored life skills training programs that cover topics like problem-solving, cooking, resume writing, budgeting, and outdoor recreational activities, with the goal of improving literacy, education, health, and workforce development readiness among at-risk populations.
https://www.lanereport.com/180412/2025/04/uk-ksu-partnering-to-promote-help-for-at-risk-children-families/Dame Rachel de Souza has expressed concern that children are relying on online chatbots instead of parents for guidance. A recent survey found that over half of schools (55%) worry about online safety, with 71% concerned about access to adolescent mental health services and 46% worried about the impact of poverty on children. Education Secretary Bridget Phillipson has emphasized her commitment to a 'child-centred government', aiming to provide better life chances for every child, regardless of background or location.
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