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May 9, 2025

Balanced Fitness for Kids with Strength Training Focus

A parent is implementing a balanced approach to fitness for their children, ensuring they engage in regular strength training while also allowing time for rest and recovery through team sports. They prioritize a well-rounded diet that includes protein, vegetables, fruits, and carbs, rather than following extreme diets suggested by social media influencers. To prevent obsessive behavior, the parent is teaching their kids to maintain a positive mindset as their bodies undergo changes.

https://www.insider.com/teenage-sons-strength-training-terrified-mom-2025-5

May 9, 2025

CBSE Introduces Relative Grading System for Students

The Central Board of Secondary Education (CBSE) has introduced a 'Relative Grading' system for the 2024-25 academic session, aiming to reduce academic pressure and competition among students. The new system evaluates students based on their position within a performance group, which can vary by subject depending on the number of students who clear it. This change was implemented after over 42 lakh students took the exams between February 15 and April 4, with Class 10 board exams concluding on March 18 and Class 12 exams ending on April 4.

https://www.ndtv.com/education/cbseresults-nic-in-cbse-board-10th-12th-result-2025-date-time-announcement-soon-know-passing-marks-revised-grading-system-8371642#pfrom=home-ndtv_mainnavigation

May 9, 2025

CBSE Launches Affirmation Initiative in Indian Schools

The Central Board of Secondary Education (CBSE) has launched an initiative to promote positive affirmations in schools to support socio-emotional development and create a positive school culture. The board suggests using one to two affirmations daily, tailored to age-appropriate values such as empathy, courage, and self-worth. CBSE provided examples of affirmations during morning assemblies, including "I am always happy" and "I respect everyone." Schools are encouraged to customize their own affirmations and analyze the impact on students' emotional well-being, sharing feedback with the board to refine the program.

https://www.ndtv.com/education/cbse-directs-schools-to-include-daily-positive-affirmations-in-morning-assemblies-8372707#pfrom=home-ndtv_mainnavigation

May 9, 2025

DEA Funds Digital Skills for Rural States

The US Department of Education (DEA) aims to equip everyone with digital skills, technology, and capacity to fully benefit from the digital economy. The agency has allocated $60 million in funding to states' and territories' programs, including rural areas such as Indiana, Alabama, Arkansas, Iowa, and Kansas.

https://gizmodo.com/the-president-has-no-idea-what-hes-talking-about-trump-slams-the-digital-equity-act-as-racist-and-unconstitutional-2000600157

May 9, 2025

FIRE Warns Against Misinformation Bill's $100 Threshold

The FIRE organization has expressed concerns over a new bill that could potentially harm regular people with its $100 minimum threshold for reporting misinformation on social media. The bill's language, which includes examples of "media" that may not accurately reflect reality, has raised First Amendment concerns. Sam Hooper, counsel for the Institute of Justice, warned that such measures could stifle political satire and parody, essential tools for American criticism of those in power.

https://gizmodo.com/texas-house-passes-bill-that-criminalizes-using-altered-media-in-political-ads-without-disclosure-2000599845

May 9, 2025

GC Midwest 2025 Highlights Ethics and Diversity

At GC Midwest 2025, Meredith Ritchie, EVP of General Counsel and Chief Ethics & Government Affairs Officer at Alliant Credit Union, discussed the importance of ethics in corporate governance. Donna Haddad, VP of Associate General Counsel at IBM Corporation, emphasized the need for legal teams to be proactive in addressing emerging risks and trends. Patricia Bradley, Vice President and Senior Associate General Counsel at Adtalem Global Education, highlighted the role of lawyers in shaping company culture and promoting diversity, equity, and inclusion.

https://www.law.com/newyorklawjournal/2025/05/09/litigating-medflight-crashes-continuing-trends-and-legal-issues/

May 9, 2025

ICAI Postpones Exams Amid India's Security Crisis

The Institute of Chartered Accountants of India (ICAI) has postponed its final, intermediate and post qualification examinations scheduled for May 9 to 14 due to the tense security situation in the country. The new dates will be announced at a later time.

https://www.deccanchronicle.com/nation/icai-postpones-intermediate-final-exams-1877882

May 9, 2025

Indonesia, Mongolia Strengthen Education Ties Together

Indonesia aims to strengthen collaboration with Mongolia through joint research and education initiatives. Minister Brian Yuliarto announced plans for professor exchanges, mobility programs, and scholarships for Mongolian lecturers at a meeting with Ambassador Enkhtaivan Dashnyam in Jakarta. The Indonesian government is committed to expanding higher education cooperation in Asia, with a focus on building an inclusive and sustainable future through education.

https://en.antaranews.com/news/354641/indonesia-strengthens-higher-education-partnership-with-mongolia?utm_source=antaranews&utm_medium=desktop&utm_campaign=top_news

May 9, 2025

Kerala SSLC Results to be Announced Soon

The Directorate of Higher Secondary Education (DHSE) will soon announce the details of the Kerala SSLC result process for 2025. Last year, the pass percentage was 99.69%, with 71,831 students securing A+ grades. To check their scores, students can use their registration number and date of birth on websites such as pareekshabhavan.kerala.gov.in, sllcexam.kerala.gov.in, results.kite.kerala.gov.in, or through DigiLocker by logging in with their credentials.

https://www.ndtv.com/education/results-kite-kerala-gov-in-2025-kerala-sslc-result-2025-out-99-5-students-pass-kannur-tops-among-districts-8372156#pfrom=home-ndtv_mainnavigation