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48K+ U.P. govt primary, composite schools declared NIPUN
In Uttar Pradesh, 48,081 government schools met NIPUN Bharat Mission norms, ensuring foundational literacy and numeracy for students by 2026-27.
Updated on Mar 15, 2025 10:18 PM IST
K Sandeep Kumar, Prayagraj
US department of education laying off more than 1,300 employees
The department had started sending termination notices from 6 pm EST on Tuesday and this is apart from the 63 probationary employees who were fired earlier.
Published on Mar 12, 2025 08:21 AM IST
How many people work for the Department of Education? Mass layoffs to begin soon
Education Department is pushing to terminate half of its more than 4,100 employees. Employees were ordered to vacate office buildings in the Washington area.
Published on Mar 12, 2025 06:26 AM IST
Bloomberg |
Trump to order dismantling of Education Department: reports
Trump promised to decentralize education as he campaigned for a return to the White House, saying he would devolve the department's powers to state governments.
Published on Mar 06, 2025 12:25 PM IST
AFP | , New Delhi
Who is Linda McMahon, ex-WWE chief confirmed as Trump's education secretary?
Donald Trump has vowed to dismantle the education department in his campaign promises, which Linda McMahon agrees with
Updated on Mar 04, 2025 07:09 AM IST
Teachers union sues over Trump administration's deadline to end school diversity programs
Teachers union sues over Trump administration's deadline to end school diversity programs
Published on Feb 26, 2025 06:36 AM IST
AP |
Chandigarh: 23 teachers promoted
Among them are six teachers of various categories whose promotion has been done to clear the department’s backlog; some of the posts have been filled after 15 years
Published on Feb 24, 2025 08:22 AM IST
HT Correspondent, Chandigarh
Over 3k ETT teachers to get job letters soon: Punjab government
The CM said that for the first time in the history of the state, any government has given a record number of 50,892 jobs to the youth in 35 months of coming into power
Published on Feb 22, 2025 08:58 AM IST
HT Correspondent, Chandigarh
A look at Elon Musk's DOGE's firings and layoffs in first month of Trump admn
DOGE's firings: There is no official figure available of the total firings or layoffs.
Published on Feb 19, 2025 10:32 PM IST
AP |
Technical glitch halts salaries of teachers, employees of universities in Bihar
A senior official of the department of education said that the salary up to December had been released around 15 days ago, but due to a snag money could not be processed
Published on Feb 18, 2025 01:39 PM IST
Ludhiana: Teachers of meritorious schools hold protest for job regularisation
The educators claim to have worked without increments, allowances and basic benefits; similar protests were also held in Bathinda and Jalandhar
Published on Feb 16, 2025 06:10 AM IST
HT Correspondent, Ludhiana
DOGE cuts $900mn from agency that tracks American students' academic progress
Education Department’s Institute of Education Sciences will continue to exist after Musk’s team slashed scores of contracts.
Updated on Feb 16, 2025 06:21 AM IST
AP | | Posted by Shweta Kukreti
UT administrator distributes appointment letters to lecturers
A presentation was made by the school education department detailing the status of skill courses, steps taken to enhance inclusive education, infrastructure development, achievements and recently launched programs in government senior secondary schools in Chandigarh
Published on Feb 12, 2025 08:50 AM IST
HT Correspondent, Chandigarh
Ludhiana government schools struggle with debt, await funds under Smart School Project
When questioned about the delayed payments, district smart school mentor Karamjit Kaur stated that schools have been asked to submit their bills so the remaining amount can be processed; some have already received the funds, and the rest will be addressed soon
Published on Feb 12, 2025 05:10 AM IST
Akanksha Attri, Ludhiana
Trump is targeting antisemitism in schools. Experts fear other civil rights will be ignored
Trump is targeting antisemitism in schools. Experts fear other civil rights will be ignored
Updated on Feb 06, 2025 04:47 AM IST
AP |
US forms task force to battle antisemitism focusing on schools, campuses
USA-JUSTICE-ANTISEMITISM-TASKFORCE:US forms task force to battle antisemitism focusing on schools, campuses
Published on Feb 04, 2025 08:50 AM IST
Reuters |
Ludhiana: As new session nears, shortage of teachers triggers ‘crisis-like’ situation in govt schools
Lecturer Cadre Union district president Dharamjeet Singh Dhillon, who is also the state finance secretary, highlighted the gravity of the situation
Updated on Jan 18, 2025 05:14 AM IST
Akanksha Attri, Ludhiana
Teachers oppose govt order to put up their pix in schools
Maharashtra's mandate for teachers to display photos in schools under 'Aamche Guruji' faces backlash, with critics urging focus on staffing issues instead.
Updated on Dec 27, 2024 07:30 AM IST
Two govt schools in DLF-1 lying defunct for years, used as dumping yard
Each school has four hall-like classrooms, a kitchen, an office and separate washrooms for boys and girls.
Updated on Dec 19, 2024 06:10 AM IST
Ishita Singh
Maharashtra teachers irked over adult literacy progress inspection plan
The inspection, they say, will increase their burden of non-educational responsibilities such as enrolling and evaluating learners and uploading the data
Updated on Dec 12, 2024 09:03 AM IST
Case against two schools in Maharashtra for operating sans permission
Police have registered a case against the directors of 2 private schools allegedly functioning without permission from authorities in Maharashtra.
Published on Dec 11, 2024 11:04 AM IST
PTI | , Bhandara
33,000 teachers request transfer in Bihar: Edu dept
Over 33,000 transfer applications from Bihar teachers have been received in just eight days, as the government reopens the application window.
Updated on Dec 09, 2024 06:44 PM IST
Arun Kumar, Patna
Incomplete syllabus, events delay tests in government schools
Many government schools are delaying bimonthly tests due to incomplete syllabi and extracurricular activities, risking student performance.
Updated on Dec 06, 2024 10:37 PM IST
Akanksha Attri, Ludhiana
Ludhiana: Being offered far-off stations for promotions, allege teacher unions
The unions said that on November 25, primary cadre teachers from across the state reported at the Directorate of Public Instructions office in Mohali for station choice for their promotion to the master cadre
Published on Nov 27, 2024 10:47 PM IST
Akanksha Attri, Ludhiana
Ludhiana: Suspended over irregularities, head teacher reinstated
Nisha Rani, suspended for irregularities at a school, is reinstated with a transfer, raising concerns as an inquiry report highlights substantial evidence against her.
Updated on Nov 22, 2024 05:06 AM IST
Akanksha Attri, Ludhiana
Donald Trump picks Mehmet Oz to lead Medicare and Medicaid
President-elect Donald Trump continues to reach into the ranks of loyalists, allies and television personalities as he fills out the remainder of his cabinet.
Published on Nov 20, 2024 10:04 PM IST
Bloomberg | | Posted by Shweta Kukreti
Who is Linda McMahon? Trump names WWE co-founder as new education secretary
Donald Trump nominates Linda McMahon as Secretary of Education, citing a plan to return education control to state governments.
Published on Nov 20, 2024 08:58 AM IST
Edu Dept may remove 3.55L students enrolled in two schools
Bihar's education department plans to drop 3.55 lakh students enrolled in both private and government schools, exploiting government benefits meant for the needy.
Updated on Nov 12, 2024 05:36 PM IST
Subhash Pathak, Patna
Teachers raise concern as 2 of 3 fine arts lecturer posts vacant in Ludhiana
Master cadre teachers for 18 subjects were promoted in August and September, and they took charge as lecturers in October.
Updated on Nov 03, 2024 05:40 AM IST
Akanksha Attri, Ludhiana
BMC appoints two principals for one school, teachers in a state of confusion
Gavanpada Marathi School in Mulund faces confusion with two principals appointed by BMC, disrupting operations and exams. Teachers and students await resolution
Updated on Sep 02, 2024 09:29 AM IST