In Peshawar, students at the Frontier Science Academy in Hayatabad complained that officials disallowed them from using calculators during the ongoing matriculation exams, forcing many bright students to leave important questions unanswered. The inspectors and superintendent barred students from using scientific calculators for calculations, despite the necessity of such tools in subjects like Physics. Students expressed concern about facing a similar issue in the upcoming Mathematics paper, which includes complex formulas that require scientific calculators.
https://www.thenews.com.pk/print/1304198-students-denied-calculator-use-in-physics-paperGovernment-run residential junior colleges and welfare institutions in Telangana have excelled in the 2025 Intermediate Public Examinations, surpassing the state's average pass percentage. TGRJC topped the list with a remarkable 92.73 pass percentage in the first year and 92.9 in the second year.
https://www.deccanchronicle.com/southern-states/telangana/govt-residential-colleges-top-pass-percentage-list-1874525The US Department of Education, in collaboration with the Treasury, will oversee the student loan program responsibly, ensuring borrowers repay their loans for financial health and national economic stability. Federal borrowers owe $1.6 trillion in debt, which can lead to default after 270 days (9 months) if payments are missed. The government has the right to withhold tax returns, 15% of federal salaries, and 15% of Social Security benefits from defaulted borrowers through the Treasury Offset Program. White House press secretary Karoline Leavitt emphasizes that taxpayers should not be responsible for paying off others' loans, stating "If you take out a loan, you have to pay it back — very simple."
https://nypost.com/2025/04/22/us-news/white-house-to-go-after-pensions-wages-and-tax-returns-to-claw-back-student-loan-debt/Andhra Pradesh's Minister, Dola Sri Bala Veeranjaneya Swamy, has praised students from Gurukulam schools and welfare hostels for achieving a 90% pass rate in the Class 10 (SSC) examinations. He specifically commended S. Kavitha, a student from Pedapavani Gurukulam, who scored an impressive 593 marks, marking a significant improvement over the average of the last three years.
https://www.deccanchronicle.com/southern-states/andhra-pradesh/dola-hails-gurukulam-hostel-students-for-stellar-ssc-results-1874668The Andhra Pradesh State Board of Secondary Education (BSEAP) has announced supplementary exams and re-verification opportunities for students who did not pass their March 2025 exams. Nearly 1,700 schools achieved a 100% pass rate, with Parvathipuram Manyam recording the highest pass percentage at 93.90%. In contrast, Alluri Sitharama Raju district had the lowest pass percentage at 47.64%. Students can apply for recounting or re-verification of their answer scripts online from April 24 to May 1, with fees ranging from INR 500 to INR 1,000 per subject. The AP SSC Advanced Supplementary Examinations will be conducted from May 19 to 28.
https://www.ndtv.com/education/ap-ssc-10th-results-2025-key-dates-for-supplementary-exams-and-reverification-8233822#pfrom=home-ndtv_mainnavigationThe Andhra Pradesh (AP) government has announced that the results for the AP 10th SSC exams will be released at 10 am today on bse.ap.gov.in, providing students with an opportunity to check their scores. The results are expected to bring relief to students who have been waiting for several weeks.
https://www.livemint.com/education/news/ap-10th-results-2025-live-manabadi-bseap-andhra-pradesh-ssc-result-declared-today-at-bseapgov-in-direct-link-23-april-11745365296617.htmlThe California Department of Education has stated that it complies with federal law regarding school diversity programs, which are part of the 1964 Civil Rights Act. The Trump administration is threatening funding cuts to schools that don't comply with its interpretation of Title VI, but California says this action is illegal. Some Southern California school districts, such as Chino Valley Unified School District in San Bernardino County, have already certified their compliance and will not be affected by the deadline. Other districts, like Capistrano Unified School District in Orange County, claim they haven't received a request to certify their compliance and are focused on supporting all students' academic success and well-being.
https://www.ocregister.com/2025/04/23/california-fights-u-s-threat-to-end-school-funding-over-diversity/The Coordinating Council of Private Educational Associations of the Philippines (Cocopea) has unveiled its 2025 Education Agenda at a forum in Manila, where private educational institutions and government leaders discussed the future of Philippine education. Cocopea's agenda focuses on improving education quality, increasing access to education, and enhancing teacher training. The event was held at the Tugade Auditorium in San Beda College Alabang, attended by administrators, teachers, students, and partners from private educational institutions.
https://www.manilatimes.net/2025/04/24/tmt-newswire/cocopea-presents-2025-education-agenda-at-elected-forum/2097433Milton Hershey School was founded in 1909 by Milton S. Hershey and his wife Catherine, providing high-quality education to 2,200 students from under-resourced backgrounds nationwide. The school offers a comprehensive educational experience for students from pre-kindergarten through 12th grade who live on campus, with all costs covered.
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