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The Guardian
17-05-2025
- Politics
- The Guardian
Oklahoma high schools to teach 2020 election conspiracy theories as fact
As part of the latest Republican push in red states to promote ideologies sympathetic to Donald Trump, Oklahoma's new social studies curriculum will ask high school students to identify 'discrepancies' in the 2020 election results. The previous standard for studying the 2020 election merely said: 'Examine issues related to the election of 2020 and its outcome.' The new version is more expansive: 'Identify discrepancies in 2020 elections results by looking at graphs and other information, including the sudden halting of ballot-counting in select cities in key battleground states, the security risks of mail-in balloting, sudden batch dumps, an unforeseen record number of voters, and the unprecedented contradiction of 'bellwether county' trends.' The revised curriculum standard comes at the behest of Ryan Walters, the state school superintendent, who has publicly voiced his support for Trump. In October, Walters lauded Trump in an interview, saying that 'Trump's won the argument on education'. Walters, who has also advocated for ending 'wokeness' in public schools, went on to say: 'We have education bureaucrats that are left-wing, elitist, that think they know best for families, and they have become so radicalized that our families are going: 'What is going on here?'' Oklahoma's new social studies standards for K-12 public school students, already infused with references to the Bible and national pride, were revised at Walters' direction. The Republican official has spent much of his first term in office not only lauding Trump but also feuding with teachers' unions and local school superintendents. 'The left has been pushing left-wing indoctrination in the classroom,' Walters said. 'We're moving it back to actually understanding history … and I'm unapologetic about that.' As part of his revisions, Walters also proposed removing education about Black Lives Matter and George Floyd's murder, Tulsa's NBC affiliate KJRH reports. The outlet further reported that the revisions were expected to cost the state's taxpayers $33m in new textbooks and related material. Other efforts by Walters include promoting Trump-endorsed Bibles across classrooms, as well as supporting an attempt to establish the US's first public religious charter school – a case the conservative-majority supreme court seems open to siding with. The new standard raised red flags even among Walters' fellow Republicans, including the governor and legislative leaders. They were concerned that several last-minute changes, including the language about the 2020 election and a provision stating the source of the Covid-19 virus was a Chinese lab, were added just hours before the state school board voted on them. A group of parents and educators have filed a lawsuit asking a judge to reject the standards, arguing they were not reviewed properly and that they 'represent a distorted view of social studies that intentionally favors an outdated and blatantly biased perspective'. While many Oklahoma teachers have expressed outrage at the change in the standards, others say they leave plenty of room for an effective teacher to instruct students about the results of the 2020 election without misinforming them. Aaron Baker, who has taught US government in high schools in Oklahoma City for more than a decade, said he's most concerned about teachers in rural, conservative parts of the state who might feel encouraged to impose their own beliefs on students. 'If someone is welcoming the influence of these far-right organizations in our standards and is interested in inserting more of Christianity into our practices as teachers, then they've become emboldened,' Baker said. 'For me, that is the major concern.' Leaders in the Republican-led Oklahoma legislature introduced a resolution to reject the standards, but there wasn't enough GOP support to pass it. Part of that hesitation likely stemmed from a flurry of last-minute opposition organized by pro-Trump conservative groups such as Moms for Liberty, which has a large presence in Oklahoma and threatened lawmakers who reject the standards with a primary opponent. 'In the last few election cycles, grassroots conservative organizations have flipped seats across Oklahoma by holding weak Republicans accountable,' the group wrote in a letter signed by several other conservative groups and GOP activists. 'If you choose to side with the liberal media and make backroom deals with Democrats to block conservative reform, you will be next.' After a group of parents, educators and other Oklahoma school officials worked to develop the new social studies standards, Walters assembled an executive committee consisting mostly of out-of-state pundits from conservative thinktanks to revise them. He said he wanted to focus more on American exceptionalism and incorporate the Bible as an instructional resource. Among those Walters appointed to the review committee were Kevin Roberts, the president of the Heritage Foundation and a key figure in its Project 2025 blueprint for a conservative presidential administration, and Dennis Prager, a radio talkshow host who founded Prager U, a conservative non-profit that offers 'pro-American' educational materials for children that some critics say are not accurate or objective. In a statement to the Associated Press, Walters defended teaching students about 'unprecedented and historically significant' elements of the 2020 presidential election. Recounts, reviews and audits in the battleground states where Trump contested his loss all confirmed Democrat Joe Biden's victory, and Trump lost dozens of court cases challenging the results. In addition to the curriculum revisions, a proposed rule approved by the state board of education in January mandates that parents enrolling their children in the state's public schools show proof of immigration status. Describing the rule, which has been met with widespread outrage among parents, students and immigration advocates, Walters said: 'Our rule around illegal immigration accounting is simply that … It is to account for how many students of illegal immigrants are in our schools.'
Hindustan Times
14-05-2025
- General
- Hindustan Times
APRJC result 2025 today, steps to check AP Residential Junior Colleges entrance test results
Department of School Education, Andhra Pradesh will declare the A.P. Residential Junior Colleges Common Entrance Test or APRJC results 2025 today, May 25. When declared, candidates can check their results at The entrance test was held for admission to 1425 seats at residential junior colleges of the state. The test was conducted for three groups MPC/EET (English, Mathematics, Physical Science), BPC/CGT (English, Physical Science, Biological Science) and MEC/CEC (English, Mathematics and Social Studies). The exam was for 150 marks and every section carried 50 marks. APRJC Result 2025: Important dates for post-result activities Dates of 1 st phase counselling for Andhra & Rayalaseema region: For MPC/ EET: May 20 For BPC/CGT: May 21 For MEC/CEC: May 22 Probable dates for 2 nd phase counselling for Andhra & Rayalaseema region: For MPC/EET: June 2 For BPC/CGT : June3 For MEC/CEC : June 4 According to the official notification, the dates and schedule can change. The department has suggested that candidates keep in touch with the principals of concerned colleges. APRJC Result 2025: Helpline numbers for candidates For technical related help: 9391005811 For other information: 8712625085 For complaints: 9391005809
Time of India
01-05-2025
- General
- Time of India
JKBOSE Class 10 result out at jkbose.nic.in, 80% students pass and girls outperform boys: Check direct link here
JKBOSE Class 10 result out, Urdu tops with 92.5% subject pass rate JKBOSE Class 10 result 2025 out: The Jammu and Kashmir Board of School Education (JKBOSE) on Wednesday declared the Class 10 Annual (Regular) Examination results, recording a commendable overall pass percentage of 79.94%. Out of 1,45,671 students who appeared for the examination, 1,16,453 have successfully qualified, reflecting a significant academic achievement across the Union Territory. The results, as per the official Gazette, show a familiar trend with girls once again outperforming boys. While 81.24% of the girls passed the exams, the pass percentage among boys stood at 78.74%, underscoring a consistent gender-based academic edge in recent years. Girls outperform boys as overall success rate nears 80% A closer analysis of the performance reveals that at least 16,343 students achieved the highest possible grade, A1, showcasing excellence across subjects. In contrast, only 49 students were placed in Grade D, indicating a relatively low number of underperformers. The distribution of grades highlights the concentration of students in mid to high-level performance bands: Grade A1 A2 B1 B2 C1 C2 D No. of students 16,343 18,678 22,219 27,171 25,583 6,432 49 The subject-wise performance also reflects a strong academic output, especially in core subjects. Urdu saw the highest pass rate at 92.5%, followed by Science and Social Studies at 90% each. English, Mathematics, and Hindi recorded pass percentages of 84%, 88%, and 88.5% respectively. Subject code Subject Appeared Pass % EN English 1,45,671 84 MA Mathematics 1,45,626 88 HI Hindi 45,563 88.5 UR Urdu 1,00,106 92.5 SC Science 1,45,631 90 SS Social Studies 1,45,671 90 Results by gender and enrolment Further details from the result sheet reveal the following data on enrolment and qualification: Boys Girls Total number of students enrolled 1,45,671 7542 70244 Total No. Of Students Not Qualified 29093 - - Overall Pass Percentage 79.94 78.74 81.24 Steps to check JKBOSE Class 10 result online Students can check their results online through the official JKBOSE website by following these steps: Step 1: Visit the official JKBOSE results portal: Step 2: Select the link for 'Secondary School Examination (Class 10) Annual Regular – 2025.' Step 3: Enter your Roll Number and Registration Number in the required fields. Step 4: Click on the 'Submit' button. Step 5: Your result will be displayed on the screen. Step 6: Download and print the result for future reference. Direct link to check the JKBOSE Class 10 result Examination conduct and future steps In addition to academic evaluation, JKBOSE has taken disciplinary action in several cases involving unfair means, reinforcing its commitment to integrity and transparency in examinations. Students are advised to note that applications for the next examination must be submitted within 15 days from the date of result declaration. The submission should include a Permission-cum-Admission form with a photograph duly affixed, and must be accompanied by the Eligibility Certificate. AI Masterclass for Students. Upskill Young Ones Today!– Join Now
The Guardian
10-02-2025
- Health
- The Guardian
I tried the popular 30/30/30 morning routine – and was left sadder, wiser and nauseated
In my continued quest for self-optimisation via silly wellness stuff, I was intrigued by a Vogue article on a new morning routine: 30/30/30. That's 30g of protein within 30 minutes of waking, then 30 minutes of 'low-intensity' cardio. Apparently, it has 'gained serious traction on social media'. Why not try it out? Well, for a start – and in fairness, Vogue mentioned this – it was devised by Gary Brecka, a 'biohacker' (sigh) and Make America Healthy Again (Maha) enthusiast, who recently called Robert F Kennedy Jr 'a true force of nature'. I suppose he is, like a tornado or a plague of locusts. Another problem became evident when I searched TikTok for more information and found that 30/30/30 mostly appears in one of its grimmest cesspits: weight-loss-Tok. I'm 50 and this disingenuous nonsense makes me feel insecure; it's far worse for the teenagers it targets (the Disney+ documentary Social Studies is absolutely chilling on this). Besides, I don't want to lose weight – have you seen what's going on out there? This is no time to shed precious fat reserves! However, by this point, I was committed – if ideologically opposed – to the thing, so I tried it out on Friday morning. I instantly discovered the biggest problem with this regime: 30g of protein is an absurd amount – two‑thirds of the recommended daily intake for the average woman. It may be manageable for a Maha tradwife with her own supply of unvaccinated beef, but for me it meant more seeds than any human can feasibly ingest. Thankfully (well, I say thankfully), I unearthed some expired vegan protein powder from my sons' protein-bro era and combined it with chia seeds to make an offensively thick fake-vanilla slurry. It took me the full 30 minutes to choke it down; my husband breakfasted, read, showered and returned to find me still retching and moaning: 'Why is it so sweet?!' The 30-minute walk was fine, but my day and digestion were ruined – and my spirit broken. Sadder, wiser and comprehensively nauseated, I'm back to my usual, deeply unsatisfactory 40/90/10 routine: 40 minutes of horizontal denial, 90 minutes of doomscrolling, then saying: 'Right!' loudly 10 times until I shame myself into the shower. The pursuit of self-optimisation continues. Emma Beddington is a Guardian columnist
