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Louisiana loses $23 million in teacher-training funding as Trump targets diversity programs

The Trump administration has cut over $23 million in teacher-training grants for Louisiana, halting efforts to address teacher shortages and increase diversity in the educator workforce. Grants awarded to universities like Tulane, Xavier, and the University of Louisiana at Lafayette were terminated, disrupting programs aimed at recruiting and training teachers from underrepresented communities. The move

Sanjay Sharma
February 20, 2025

Trump’s push to end the Department of Education could impact $1.6 trillion in student loans and 4,100 employees

President Donald Trump’s push to close the US Department of Education could disrupt vital programs, including the $1.6 trillion student loan portfolio and funding for millions of students. With a 2024 budget of $251 billion and 4,100 employees, the department oversees K-12 and higher education initiatives, including federal grants and Title IX enforcement. The proposal

Sanjay Sharma
February 20, 2025

Trump’s two-week ultimatum to ban DEI in schools: Here’s how it will affect students across US

The US Department of Education has issued a directive mandating the ban of DEI initiatives in schools within 14 days or risk losing federal funding. The mandate affects all aspects of school operations, sparking concern among administrators and legal experts over its practicality and legality.

amubuddy
February 20, 2025

Amid political pressure, Iowa universities cut gender choices to ‘Male, Female, or Prefer not to Answer’

On January 20, 2025, President Trump signed an executive order defining gender strictly as male and female, impacting federal policies, including healthcare, sports, and military. Iowa’s public universities after recent political pressure have quickly complied, removing nonbinary options on application forms. This move, reflecting broader conservative pressure, sparks nationwide debate, with critics arguing it erases

amubuddy
February 20, 2025

AP Inter Hall Ticket 2025 expected Soon: Here’s how to download

The Andhra Pradesh Board of Intermediate Education (BIEAP) is expected to release the AP Inter Hall Ticket 2025 soon, with reports suggesting it will be available on February 20. Once issued, candidates can download their hall tickets from bieap.apcfss.in. The AP Inter exams will be held from March 1 to March 20, 2025, for both

amubuddy
February 20, 2025

Rajasthan REET Admit Card 2025 released at reet2024.co.in: Here’s how you can download

The RBSE has released the REET 2025 admit cards, available for download on reet2024.co.in. Candidates must bring a printed admit card and photo ID to the exam. This year’s question paper features five answer choices and negative marking for incorrect answers. Changes to marking and OMR rules have also been implemented.

amubuddy
February 20, 2025

Madhya Pradesh to provide ₹25,000 laptop grant to 89,000 meritorious students

Madhya Pradesh Chief Minister Mohan Yadav announced that 89,000 meritorious Class 12 students will receive ₹25,000 each for laptops. A total of ₹224 crore will be transferred to the students’ bank accounts. The initiative aims to encourage academic excellence and skill development. The distribution will be held on February 21, 2025, with School Education Minister

amubuddy
February 20, 2025

Uttar Pradesh’s ₹8.08 lakh crore budget allocates 13% to education with ₹1.06 lakh crore

The Uttar Pradesh government has announced an ₹8.08 lakh crore FY26 budget, with key allocations for education (₹1.06 lakh crore), healthcare (₹50,550 crore), and agriculture (₹89,353 crore). Infrastructure development receives the highest share of ₹1.79 lakh crore. Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath emphasized a focus on uplifting the poor, farmers, youth, and women under the ‘priority

amubuddy
February 20, 2025

Which states have the most to lose if Trump dissolves the Department of Education?

As President Trump moves toward dismantling the Department of Education, states heavily reliant on federal funding face an educational crisis. Rural states like Alaska, North Dakota, and Kentucky, which depend on Title I grants and Pell funding, risk school closures, teacher layoffs, and student aid cuts. The decision could reshape access to education and economic

Trisha Tewari
February 20, 2025

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