The National High-Speed Rail Corporation of India (NHSRCL) is recruiting for various positions in 2025, with salaries ranging from Rs 40,000 to Rs 1,60,000. The selection process involves a three-stage assessment: a Computer-Based Test (CBT), Personal Interview, and Medical Examination. Candidates must pass each stage, including the medical examination, to be considered for selection.
https://www.ndtv.com/education/national-high-speed-rail-corporation-hiring-for-various-posts-salary-up-to-1-6-lakh-per-month-8066146#pfrom=home-ndtv_mainnavigationSigrid Kaag, a prominent advocate for children's rights from The Netherlands, has been appointed Chair of Education Cannot Wait's (ECW) High-Level Steering Group to mobilize resources for quality education in the world's most severe humanitarian crises.
https://www.prnewswire.com/news-releases/education-cannot-wait-welcomes-sigrid-kaag-of-the-netherlands-as-new-chair-of-its-high-level-steering-group-302417664.htmlSolver, a cloud-based xFP&A software company, has released its industry solution for nonprofit organizations, improving planning, reporting, consolidation, and analysis. The solution integrates with various data sources, including Acumatica, Sage, NetSuite, and Microsoft, to provide nonprofits with real-time insights and transparency. Solver's solution enables nonprofits to create forecasting models, detailed cost allocation models, and custom dashboards using Power BI and Tableau visualization tools. It also provides a data warehouse for centralized views of data from multiple sources, allowing nonprofits to measure efficiency and effectiveness in program delivery and adjust as needed. Loretta Keyes, Point Solutions director with RSM US LLP, calls Solver's solution a "game changer" that empowers nonprofit organizations to become data-driven and define their success through key performance indicators (KPIs).
https://www.prnewswire.com/news-releases/solver-releases-xfpa-nonprofit-industry-solution-models-to-meet-industry-challenges-302417588.htmlThe Telangana Social Welfare Residential Educational Institutions Society (TGSWREIS) has introduced a foundational programme in Class VIII to prepare students from marginalised communities for prestigious exams like IIT-JEE, NEET, CLAT, CUET and UPSC. The initiative aims to provide equal opportunities to underprivileged students in Telangana, with the goal of improving their chances of securing admission into top educational institutions.
https://www.deccanchronicle.com/southern-states/telangana/sw-pupils-to-get-trained-for-upsc-1870526The University of Illinois System has partnered with Chicago-based nonprofit One Million Degrees to launch a new pilot program aimed at increasing transfer rates from community colleges to four-year universities, focusing on first-generation students in Illinois. The initiative will provide comprehensive support, including academic coaching and career services, to help low-income community college students transition smoothly into four-year institutions. The program will serve 240 students across two cohorts, starting with a pilot launch in spring 2026, with the goal of scaling up to significantly increase transfer and bachelor's degree completion rates.
https://www.prnewswire.com/news-releases/university-of-illinois-system-and-chicago-based-higher-education-nonprofit-team-up-to-bridge-community-college-transfer-gap-302417713.htmlThe Ministry of Higher Education and Scientific Research in the UAE has introduced a new framework for licensing higher education institutions and accrediting academic programs, aiming to streamline the process and improve quality. The University Evaluation Framework assesses institutions based on six key pillars, with specific indicators and weightings assigned to each. This move is part of the UAE's Zero Government Bureaucracy program, allowing institutions to obtain licenses in just one week.
https://www.khaleejtimes.com/uae/education/institutions-licence-accreditation?utm_source=most-popular-uaeThe Uttar Pradesh Board of Secondary Education (UP Board) has announced the results for Class 10 and Class 12 exams, with over 54 lakh students participating in the exams held across 8,140 centers. To qualify, students need to score at least 33% marks out of 100. In Class 10, girls achieved a higher pass percentage than boys, with 93.40% passing rate compared to 86.05%. Prachi Nigam secured the top position in Class 10 with 98.50% marks. The overall pass percentage for Class 12 was 82.60%, with girls achieving an 88.42% pass rate and boys at 77.78%.
https://www.ndtv.com/education/upmsp-up-board-exam-results-2025-to-be-out-by-this-date-check-previous-year-results-8069507The Deseret News is seeking nominations for its Honors in Education Awards, recognizing outstanding K-12 educators and administrators in Utah who demonstrate exceptional skill and dedication, make a positive impact in their community, and are standout among their peers. Nominations can be submitted by May 8, 2025, through the Deseret News website, with honorees to be celebrated at the Honors in Education Gala on July 8, 2025.
https://www.deseret.com/deseret-news-pr/2025/04/01/honors-in-education-awards-deseret-news/Senator Elizabeth Warren has launched a "Save Our Schools" movement to counter President Donald Trump's attacks on public education. The initiative comes after the Department of Education reduced staff by almost 50% and amid concerns that funding for school lunches and classroom aides for children with disabilities may be at risk, according to Warren.
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