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Reading and math scores for 9-year-olds have declined since the outbreak of the pandemic

According to long-term trend (LTT) assessment results from the National Assessment of Educational Progress (NAEP) released today by the National Center for Education Statistics, 9-year-old students’ reading and arithmetic skills decreased between 2020 and 2022. (NCES). Acting NCES Associate Commissioner Daniel McGrath stated, “These are some of the greatest declines we have recorded in a […]

Fourth Bond Issue Announced by Equitable Facilities Fund to Support Educational Equity

The A-rated “Social Bonds” were closed by Equitable School Revolving Fund (ESRF), which has the objective of giving high-performing, high-impact public charter schools across the country access to inexpensive facilities. With the money, Equitable Facilities Fund (EFF), the organisation in charge of running the ESRF programme, will be able to increase the number of schools […]

Supreme Court To Examine Constitutional Validity Of 10 Per Cent Quota For EWS

The Supreme Court on Tuesday said it would first examine the constitutional validity of the Centre’s decision to grant 10 per cent reservation to EWS in admissions and jobs before hearing appeals against a high court verdict which had set aside a local law granting quota to Muslims. A five-judge Constitution bench comprising Chief Justice […]

One of the top employers in the state, according to Forbes, is the University of South Florida

According to a report Forbes just published, the University of South Florida is among the finest employers in the state. USF is ranked No. 2 among universities and No. 21 out of 100 public and private businesses across a wide range of industries in America’s Best Employers by State. USF President Rhea Law said, “The […]

IGNOU Revamps Its MBA Programme To Meet Market Requirement

The Indira Gandhi National Open University (IGNOU) has revamped its Master of Business Administration (MBA) programme. The open university has restructured the MBA curriculum to meet the industry and employment market requirements, an official statement said. The IGNOU MBA programme has also received AICTE recognition. Giving details of the restructured MBA Programme, Professor NayantaraPadhi, Programme […]