The Chhattisgarh Vyavsayik Pariksha Mandal (Vyapam) has announced recruitment for Assistant Development Extension Officer (ADEO25) posts, inviting applications from eligible candidates to fill 200 vacancies. The online application process began on April 7, 2025, and will close on May 2, 2025, with the option to make corrections until May 5, 2025. The exam is scheduled for June 15, 2025, and will be conducted in centers across 33 districts. Local residents of Chhattisgarh state are exempt from examination fees. Candidates must have completed a graduation degree from any recognized university and meet the age limit of 20-30 years by January 1, 2025.
https://www.ndtv.com/education/cg-vyapam-adeo-recruitment-2025-registrations-begin-for-assistant-development-extension-officer-8115320#pfrom=home-ndtv_mainnavigationThe Colorado General Assembly has approved a school funding proposal that aims to avoid significant cuts, with districts in support of the plan speaking out in favor of it during their first hearing on April 8, 2025.
https://www.chalkbeat.org/colorado/2025/04/08/colorado-school-finance-bill-clears-house-education-committee/Most Colorado's undergraduate teacher prep programs devote enough time or nearly enough time to training future elementary school teachers in math, according to a new report by the National Council on Teacher Quality. The University of Northern Colorado and the University of Colorado Colorado Springs are among the top-performing programs, with over half earning an A or A+ rating. However, Metropolitan State University of Denver earned a C, while Adams State University in Alamosa received an F, making it the only program to receive such a low grade.
https://www.chalkbeat.org/colorado/2025/04/08/nctq-report-grades-teacher-prep-programs-on-math/Curriculum Genie is an educational platform that integrates formative assessments and AI to enhance teaching, allowing educators to monitor student understanding and adjust their instruction accordingly. The platform enables students to co-create curriculum through meaningful choices, boosting engagement while developing essential skills like self-regulation and critical thinking. Curriculum Genie's units are aligned with LEA's Portrait of a Graduate framework, preparing students for real-world challenges and opportunities.
https://www.prnewswire.com/news-releases/learning-genie-unveils-first-ai-curriculum-agent-at-asu-gsv-302422551.htmlGen Z, aged 18-25, believe that confidence, critical thinking, creativity, and independence are key skills for future success beyond academic results. Confidence is the most valued skill, with 45% of Gen Z agreeing it could have been developed through education, particularly in India (55%) and the US (40%). Critical thinking is also crucial, with 40% wanting to develop this skill at school, which would have made them more confident in handling challenging situations. Creativity and independence are also essential, with 38% stating they would improve their ability to come up with ideas and make decisions without others' help. Gen Z wants to learn metacognition skills, such as understanding their own thinking and learning processes, to maximize their learning potential.
https://www.prnewswire.com/news-releases/confidence-creativity-critical-thinking-and-independence-are-gen-zs-top-skills-for-success-according-to-nord-anglia-research-302423491.htmlJobs for the Future has launched the National Apprentice Fund, a $2 million initiative to support apprentices in Registered Apprenticeship programs with financial assistance to increase completion rates. The fund, supported by Google.org, will provide one-time awards of $2,800 per apprentice to help remove financial barriers. The program aims to address challenges such as financial pressures and lack of wraparound supports, focusing on growing sectors like healthcare, technology, education, and advanced manufacturing.
https://www.prnewswire.com/news-releases/jobs-for-the-future-launches-new-2m-fund-to-provide-financial-assistance-to-apprentices-with-support-from-googleorg-302422647.htmlHitPaw is a technology company that provides video, audio, and image solutions for content creators, marketers, and educators. Its flagship products are trusted by prominent individuals in these fields due to their simplicity and advanced features.
https://www.prnewswire.com/news-releases/hitpaw-vikpea-v4-2-0-released-with-updates-including-detail-recovery-model-supports-cloud-acceleration-service-302422273.htmlThe Ministry of Social Affairs has drafted a 100-page guide for a program aimed at providing equal access to quality education for economically disadvantaged children. The ministry is using the National Socio-Economic Single Data (DTSEN) to identify prospective educators and students in 53 regions, with the goal of finalizing teacher recruitment and student admission processes by this month.
https://en.antaranews.com/news/350949/indonesia-finalizing-technical-instructions-for-free-school-programElon Musk's task force on government efficiency has led to chaotic cuts, including rehiring federal workers who were previously fired, reversing real estate lease cancellations, and abruptly ending foreign aid. The National Endowment for the Humanities was targeted for an 80% cut in staffing and cancellation of unpaid grants under the Biden administration. The Missouri Historical Society, which operates several taxpayer-funded institutions in St. Louis, including a museum and library, expressed concern about funding cuts, with its director stating that federal funding represents only 1% of their budget.
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