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April 19, 2025

Grades vs Skills: A Job Interview Reality Check

Ms Fareed shared her experience of having numerous academic achievements, yet struggling to utilize them in internship interviews. The post sparked a conversation online about the value of skills versus marks, with some users sharing their own struggles and opinions on the matter. Many agreed that while good grades can be beneficial for getting into interviews, they are not as important as practical skills and hands-on experience in securing jobs. Some users also pointed out that the education system may not adequately prepare students for the professional world.

https://www.ndtv.com/offbeat/companies-dont-want-toppers-du-student-shares-her-struggles-to-find-internship-sparks-discussion-8202091#pfrom=home-ndtv_offbeat

April 19, 2025

Check NDTV Class 10 Results Online Now

NDTV provides a platform for students to check their results by visiting the website and following specific steps. To access the Class 10 and Class 12 results, users must click on a designated tab, enter their roll number along with other required details in the provided space, and then submit the information. Upon successful submission, the results will be displayed on the screen for verification.

https://www.ndtv.com/education/uk-class-10-12-results-out-check-steps-to-access-scores-here-8201634#pfrom=home-ndtv_education

April 18, 2025

Maryland Schools' Gender Lesson Opt-Out Policy Challenged

The US Supreme Court is set to rule on whether parents have the right to opt their children out of lessons on gender and LGBTQ+ issues in schools, following a policy implemented by Montgomery County, Maryland's school board in 2023.

https://www.chalkbeat.org/2025/04/18/supreme-court-weighs-parents-rights-to-opt-out-of-lgbtq-school-curriculum/

April 18, 2025

Bangladesh Students Demand Education Policy Overhaul Now

Bangladesh students are demanding changes in education policies, including the cancellation of a controversial appointment, abolition of open-age admission for engineering courses, and legal requirements for diploma engineers in certain positions. They also want to establish a separate Ministry of Technical and Higher Education, create a Technical Education Reform Commission, and set up a high-quality technical university. After a meeting with government officials, the students have decided to intensify their protests over unsatisfactory responses to their demands.

https://www.tbsnews.net/bangladesh/wearing-shrouds-polytechnic-students-bring-out-procession-dhaka-over-6-demands-1119086

April 18, 2025

Billions Wasted: NAEP Data Debunks Ed Reform Claims

Dan Goldhaber, an education researcher at the University of Washington, criticizes the administration's war on educational assessment, highlighting the irony that despite investing billions in the Department of Education, achievement has declined. This criticism is based on data from the National Assessment of Educational Progress (NAEP) collection effort.

https://www.rawstory.com/irony-expert-warns-trump-is-shooting-self-in-foot-with-war-on-data/

April 18, 2025

CBSE Releases Admit Cards for Junior Assistant Posts

The Central Board of Secondary Education (CBSE) has released the admit cards for Junior Assistant and Superintendent positions. The admit cards are available on the official CBSE website, as well as through alternative methods such as SMS and DigiLocker. Students can access their results by sending a text message to 7738299899 with specific details or by activating their DigiLocker accounts and following the provided steps.

https://www.ndtv.com/education/cbse-results-2025-expected-soon-heres-how-to-check-your-scores-8195115#pfrom=home-ndtv_mainnavigation

April 18, 2025

Companies Embrace AI for Future-Proof Learning

The article emphasizes the importance of organizations embracing AI to revolutionize Learning and Development (L&D). Companies should foster cross-functional collaboration by sharing AI use cases, hosting hackathons, and creating mentor programs. The future of L&D will involve personalized learning paths, AI-powered virtual coaches, predictive skill gap analysis, and immersive AI-driven training experiences through virtual reality and augmented reality. Businesses that invest in AI training today will be leaders in the AI-driven workplace, rather than just survivors.

https://www.techradar.com/pro/ai-in-the-workplace-why-upskilling-not-fear-is-the-key-to-ai-collaboration

April 18, 2025

Google Cracks Down on Keyword Stuffing Tactics

A LinkedIn discussion highlights concerns over keyword stuffing, a practice where websites overly emphasize specific terms to manipulate search engine rankings. Google's algorithm has become more advanced, making such tactics less effective. Experts like Neil Patel and others argue that relying on keywords can lead to low-quality content and negatively impact user experience. Some users share their experiences with sites that prioritize keywords over substance, citing difficulties in finding valuable information.

https://www.searchenginejournal.com/google-says-llms-txt-comparable-to-keywords-meta-tag/544804/

April 18, 2025

Kentucky Universities Face Tuition Increase Cap

Kentucky's regional comprehensive universities and community colleges have been given a cap on tuition and fee increases, with a maximum allowed increase of $630 over two years for in-state students and $9 per credit hour for community college students. The average system-wide increase would be 5.7% over the next two years if institutions raise rates to the maximum allowed. New academic programs have been approved at several universities, including Master's degrees in engineering, criminal justice, social work, and dental hygiene, as well as a Bachelor of Science in user experience.

https://www.lanereport.com/180719/2025/04/ky-cpe-oks-new-programs-caps-on-tuition-fees-at-public-schools/