Revature has launched a program to help federal employees and government contractors who lost their jobs due to budget cuts gain in-demand tech skills, such as AI, machine learning, and cybersecurity, through comprehensive training. The program, which is free for participants and employers, aims to create a win-win scenario by providing job-ready talent to organizations while giving displaced workers a second chance at a career in tech.
https://www.prnewswire.com/news-releases/revature-launches-talent-program-to-upskill-displaced-federal-and-government-workers-for-in-demand-tech-roles-302435253.htmlRio Rancho Public Schools has opened RioTECH, a state-of-the-art Career Technical Education high school in partnership with Central New Mexico Community College. The school will serve up to 250 students and offers a range of academic and career-focused instruction in skilled trades and technology fields. RioTECH features cutting-edge labs for welding, plumbing, and IT, as well as a robust dual credit program with CNM, allowing students to earn industry-recognized credentials and associate degrees tuition-free. The school's opening is seen as a game-changer for the future workforce of New Mexico, providing real-world skills and hands-on learning experiences that will empower students to succeed and strengthen the local economy.
https://www.prnewswire.com/news-releases/new-mexico-public-school-district-and-community-college-partner-to-launch-new-career-technical-education-high-school-302436419.htmlA structured literacy approach that incorporates explicit and systematic instruction on phonemic awareness, fluency, phonics, vocabulary, and comprehension has shown promise in supporting multilingual learners in California's schools. Despite being grounded in decades of research, the state ranks 38th in fourth-grade English learner reading proficiency, with over half of long-term multilingual learners (LTELs) failing to make progress towards English language proficiency. A teacher who integrated evidence-based reading instruction into their classrooms in Riverside County has seen positive results, including significant gains among six LTELs taught using materials that align with how the brain learns to read.
https://www.ocregister.com/2025/04/23/reading-instruction-must-follow-science-over-subjectiveness/A tech coach at South Windsor High, Ed Duclos, has implemented AI-powered technology to promote personalized learning, citing it as a "game changer" for students. The school's efforts have led to high student engagement, with South Windsor ranking third among 4,000 schools using Magic School, a platform that utilizes AI to enhance education.
https://www.nbcconnecticut.com/news/local/how-south-windsor-students-are-using-ai-in-the-classroom/3545059/The Trump administration is ending a temporary reprieve on student loan repayments, with borrowers facing involuntary collections starting May 5. The decision comes as the national debt exceeds $36 trillion and only 4 out of 10 borrowers actively repay their loans. Education Secretary Alex Leavitt stated that "Debt cannot be wiped away; it just ends up getting transferred to others," citing concerns about fairness among taxpayers. Over 40 million borrowers owe more than $1.6 trillion in student loan debt, with the administration arguing that those who didn't attend college or responsibly paid back their loans shouldn't be forced to pay for others' debts.
https://www.victoriaadvocate.com/news/nation/watch-white-house-says-defaulted-student-loan-borrowers-must-find-a-way-to-pay/article_09218849-c25d-5c36-969e-b2faf922e401.htmlThe Trump administration has paused billions of dollars in federal grants to several prestigious universities, including Harvard and Columbia, amid attempts to force changes to admissions processes and restrict student protests. In response, Harvard University has filed a lawsuit against the administration to reverse the termination of $2.2 billion in grants. The move comes after Columbia University previously agreed to administration demands, sparking criticism from academic freedom advocates. The collective action is led by Ivy League institutions and large public universities, with representatives from small liberal arts colleges across the country also participating.
https://www.khou.com/article/news/nation-world/college-presidents-rebuke-trump-administration-overreach/507-fe662290-abb3-4b4f-930b-bf57c6e14d03Universities in the UK are set to increase the number of lower entry grade offers they make to disadvantaged students, with Vice Chancellors from Universities UK announcing an "action plan" to boost access. The plan aims to adopt "contextual offers", which can be up to three grades lower than standard requirements for students who have faced barriers such as growing up in care or attending a low-attaining school. This move is part of efforts to make higher education more accessible, with Universities UK working closely with the Sutton Trust charity and Ucas to review admissions criteria. However, critics like Chris McGovern from the Campaign for Real Education argue that lowering grades will lead to "dumbed down" professions and undermine the incentive for schools to raise standards.
https://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-14640219/Universities-lower-grade-offers-disadvantaged-students.htmlThe Uttar Pradesh Board of Secondary Education (UP Board) has released its Class 10 and Class 12 results, allowing students to check their scores online by entering their roll numbers on the official website. For those dissatisfied with their marks, students can request re-evaluation for a fee of Rs 500 per subject through the UP Board's official website.
https://www.ndtv.com/education/up-board-results-2025-expected-date-and-other-key-details-8235971#pfrom=home-ndtv_mainnavigationThe US Department of Education's Julie Hartman stated that schools receiving federal funding must comply with federal antidiscrimination laws, including the Equal Protection Clause of the US Constitution. This comes after the Supreme Court's ruling in Students for Fair Admissions v. Harvard in 2023, which deemed affirmative action admissions policies discriminatory.
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