The School Education Department in Punjab, Pakistan has declared a two-day closure of all educational institutions due to the current law and order situation. Provincial Minister Rana Sikandar Hayat announced that schools, colleges, and universities will be closed on May 9-10, with intermediate exams and practical tests postponed for two days. Academic activities are expected to resume from May 12, except for O-Level and A-Level examinations which will continue as scheduled.
https://www.brecorder.com/news/40361778/across-punjab-2-day-closure-of-all-educational-institutions-orderedThe school district is considering significant staff reductions, with plans to eliminate 49 certificated positions and approximately 12 classified positions. This move comes as the district faces financial constraints, with officials citing a need to balance its budget. The proposed cuts are expected to impact various departments, including teaching staff, administrative roles, and support services.
https://www.cbs8.com/video/news/local/grossmont-union-high-school-district-governing-board-to-meet-to-discuss-proposed-job-cuts/509-82871c44-411a-41a6-9376-96cc48f36c5aA majority of US adults, 56%, disapprove of President Donald Trump's handling of colleges and universities, according to a new poll. The survey found that about 4 in 10 approve of his approach on higher education. Harvard University is under threat from the Trump administration, which has frozen $2.2 billion in federal grants and demanded policy changes. Other elite colleges, such as Columbia University, the University of Pennsylvania, and Cornell University, have also faced funding cuts over issues like pro-Palestinian activism and transgender athletes' participation in women's sports.
https://apnews.com/article/poll-college-trump-harvard-higher-education-109dae2e19d5fe570a7c02e105bab6e6The Israeli Ministry of Education has ordered the closure of several UNRWA schools in east Jerusalem, citing lack of licenses. Students and parents are concerned about the impact on their education, as the students will have to navigate crowded and dangerous checkpoints daily. The decision is expected to force children from Shufat refugee camp to attend schools in other parts of Jerusalem, potentially affecting their future prospects.
https://www.thehindu.com/news/international/israel-closes-six-un-schools-for-palestinians-in-east-jerusalem/article69553804.eceGoogle has agreed to pay $50 million to settle a lawsuit alleging systemic racial bias against Black employees. The settlement covers over 4,000 employees in California and New York and requires judge approval. Plaintiffs claim Google's corporate culture discriminates against Blacks, steering them to lower-level jobs, paying less, downgrading performance ratings, and denying advancement opportunities. April Curley, a former employee hired to expand outreach to historically Black colleges, alleged she was denied promotions, stereotyped as an "angry" Black woman, and fired after six years. Google denies wrongdoing but agreed to settle, stating it complies with all applicable laws.
https://www.thestar.com.my/tech/tech-news/2025/05/09/google-settles-black-employees039-racial-bias-lawsuit-for-50-millionThe Central University of Tamil Nadu (CUT) will release hall tickets for the CUET UG 2025 examination four days prior to the exam date. Registered candidates can download their admit cards by visiting the official website cuet.nta.nic.in using their application number, password, and captcha code. To access the admit card, students must click on the "Download CUET UG 2025 Admit Card" link, enter their login credentials, view their admit card, and save a copy for future reference.
https://www.ndtv.com/education/cuet-ug-2025-admit-card-to-be-out-anytime-soon-check-direct-link-8372224#pfrom=home-ndtv_mainnavigationA recent study found that while AI adoption is widespread among employers, its impact on worker earnings and job satisfaction varies widely. In Denmark, where the survey was conducted, workers reported no significant change in labor earnings despite using AI to save time on mundane tasks. However, researchers noted that only 8.4% of participants saw new job opportunities created by AI technology, such as prompt engineering. The study challenges the narrative that AI will lead to significant labor market transformations and suggests that the economic impacts remain small.
https://www.thestar.com.my/tech/tech-news/2025/05/09/not-so-fast-ai-isnt-saving-companies-much-time-or-money-study-saysA math problem involving X users who were not briefed on a math lesson before attempting calculations. The most popular incorrect answer was 5 when solving from left to right without using PEMDAS (Order of Operations). However, applying PEMDAS first results in the equation becoming 9 - 1 + 3 after multiplying and dividing 3 x 3 and 3 ÷ 3, ultimately yielding a correct final result of 11.
https://www.dailymail.co.uk/femail/article-14692241/solve-homework-left-parents-stumped.htmlColumbia University has refused to identify protesters in its reading room amid ongoing protests, following pressure from the Trump administration and threats of federal funding suspension. The university had previously agreed to update its protest rules after facing criticism over its handling of Jewish student harassment allegations. Education Secretary Linda McMahon accused the school of not complying with federal antidiscrimination laws, leading to a $400 million grant cancellation.
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