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Republican states expand school vouchers despite mounting concerns over their long-term cost – The Times of India

Republican-led states are rapidly expanding school voucher programmes even as warnings grow louder over their long-term financial sustainability. Across the nation, conservative lawmakers are advancing legislation to direct more public dollars toward private education, fueling a movement that critics say could destabilise state budgets and undermine public schools. The surge comes at a time of slowing revenue growth, dwindling federal pandemic aid, and increasing alarm over whether these sweeping initiatives are fiscally responsible over the long haul.
Texas and others lead ambitious voucher rollouts amid fiscal uncertainty
Texas became the latest flashpoint in the school choice debate after lawmakers approved a landmark $1 billion annual voucher programme, setting aside more than $10,000 per student to attend accredited private schools. While initially capped, state projections estimate costs could balloon to $4.5 billion annually by 2030—significantly outpacing early investments.
Elsewhere, Tennessee launched a $447 million plan, and although North Dakota’s proposed programme was vetoed, Republican leadership made clear that private education funding remains a legislative priority. These moves underscore a national trend: Even as state revenues tighten, conservative lawmakers are prioritising expansive school choice measures.
Costs escalate as universal eligibility broadens access
Until recently, voucher programmes were narrowly focused on low-income or special-needs students. That model has largely been abandoned. Today, Republican-majority legislatures are removing income restrictions, allowing virtually all families to access taxpayer-funded scholarships and savings accounts.
The financial ramifications are already visible. Florida’s voucher programme will cost nearly $3.9 billion this year, siphoning off roughly one out of every thirteen dollars from the state’s general fund. Arizona’s programme now consumes close to 5% of its general revenue. Analyses indicate that Iowa, Ohio, and Oklahoma are also seeing voucher costs swell to more than 3% of their annual budgets, threatening to squeeze other critical public services.
Economists warn that because many voucher recipients were already enrolled in private education before the subsidies, the programmes are driving up costs without significantly reducing public school burdens.
Public education faces growing budgetary pressures
As voucher programmes expand, traditional public schools are increasingly bearing the financial strain. In Ohio, recent budget proposals would deliver more funding increases to voucher programmes than to public schools beginning in 2026. Legislators also plan to claw back property taxes from districts, exacerbating resource gaps.
Public education advocates argue that with 90% of students still enrolled in public schools, diverting funds without adequately supporting the existing system will have serious consequences. Similar concerns are surfacing in North Carolina, where GOP lawmakers are boosting voucher funding while approving more modest salary increases for public school teachers than proposed by the governor.
Despite these tensions, efforts to scale back or pause voucher expansions—led mostly by Democratic governors and public education supporters—have struggled to gain traction in Republican-controlled legislatures.
National push intensifies as fiscal warnings mount
At the federal level, Congressional Republicans are advancing proposals to embed school choice initiatives into broader tax legislation. Proponents argue that such measures are crucial for educational freedom, but critics caution that voucher expansions will face stiff competition for funding against other Republican tax priorities, including cuts to Social Security benefits and overtime wages.
Analysts from nonpartisan think tanks warn that layering ambitious voucher initiatives onto existing fiscal obligations could destabilise long-term state and federal budgets. Without significant offsets or new revenue sources, funding both public schools and expansive private education subsidies may prove unsustainable.
Future of public funding at a crossroads
The Republican-led charge to expand school vouchers marks a defining moment in American education policy. Supporters hail the shift as a necessary correction to a rigid public education monopoly, offering families greater freedom to choose their children’s schooling. Yet critics warn that without careful fiscal stewardship, the surge in voucher spending could erode public education, exacerbate inequalities, and strain state finances for years to come.
As more states deepen their commitment to school choice—even amid growing warnings about costs—the battle lines are sharpening over what the future of education funding in America will look like. Whether the bold expansion of private school subsidies proves visionary or reckless remains an open question—one that states may soon have to answer under tightening fiscal realities.
JOBS AND EDUCATION
TBSE Tripura Board Class 10, 12 results 2025 to be released tomorrow at 12 PM – The Times of India

TBSE result 2025: The Tripura Board of Secondary Education (TBSE) will declare the results of the Class 10 and 12 board examinations tomorrow, April 30, 2025, at 12 PM. The announcement was confirmed by TBSE secretary Dr Dulal Dey during a press briefing at the board office in Agartala on Monday.
The results will be available online at the official website of the board, tbse.tripura.gov.in, and will include the outcomes of the secondary (Class 10), higher secondary (Class 12), as well as Madrasa Fazil and Madrasa Alim examinations. Students will be able to access their marksheets online shortly after the results are released.
Evaluation and exam overview
The evaluation of answer scripts for both Class 10 and 12 began on April 2 and concluded on April 22. This allowed the board sufficient time to complete the assessment process ahead of the official result declaration.
The Class 10 examinations commenced on February 25 and were conducted across 145 venues in 68 centres throughout the state. A total of 29,668 candidates appeared for the secondary board examinations. Meanwhile, the Class 12 examinations began on February 24 and were held at 60 centres, with 21,506 students enrolled for the higher secondary exams.
Marksheet distribution and provisional results
Dr Dulal Dey informed the media that the board would try to issue physical marksheets to students within four to five days following the announcement. Until then, a provisional marksheet will be made available online, allowing students to access and download their results promptly.
The announcement of the Madrasa Fazil and Madrasa Alim examination results will also take place on the same day, alongside the Class 10 and 12 results. This marks a significant day for over 51,000 students across the state who have been waiting for their results.
How to check TBSE results online
Students can follow the steps below to check their Class 10 and 12 results online:
Step 1: Visit the official TBSE website: tbse.tripura.gov.in
Step 2: Click on the link for “TBSE Class 10 Result 2025″ or “TBSE Class 12 Result 2025″
Step 3: Enter your roll number and other required details
Step 4: Click on the ‘Submit’ button
Step 5: Your result will appear on the screen
Step 6: Download and take a printout of the provisional marksheet for future reference
Direct link to the official Tripura board TBSE website
Students are advised to keep their admit cards handy to avoid any delay while checking their results online.
Read the official notice here
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Kerala SSLC results 2025 to be declared on May 9, says education minister – The Times of India

THIRUVANANTHAPURAM: The SSLC examination results would be declared on May 9. General education minister V Sivankutty here on Tuesday said preparations were underway for the announcement of the results on May 9.
As many as 4,27,021 candidates had appeared for the SSLC examination held from March 3 to 26. There were 2,964 exam centres within the state, in addition to nine centres in Laksha Dweep and seven in the Gulf region. While 1,42,298 candidates appeared in the government sector, 2,55,092 students appeared from government-aided schools. The number of students who appeared for the school final examination in the unaided sector was 29,631. While 447 students appeared in Laksha Dweep centres, 682 candidates appeared for the exam from Gulf countries.
Class 8 Re-exam Results on May 2 Amidst New Academic Reforms
The minister said the results of the re-examination for Class VIII students who scored E grade for one or more subjects would be published on May 2. The education department has reintroduced subject minimum criteria, in place of the all-pass system in Class 8 this year. The decision is part of the attempts to improve the quality of school education in schools following the state syllabus. Of the around four lakh students who appeared for the annual examination in Class 8, at least 86,309 candidates got E grade for at least one subject. Students who score 30 percent marks or below are awarded E grade.
In order to provide a second chance to these students, additional improvement classes were organised in schools from April 8 to 24, and re-examinations were held from April 25 to 30. The department also plans to track the academic progress of these students over the next term to assess the effectiveness of the remedial measures and introduce further interventions if necessary.
How to Check SSLC Results Online
Students and parents can access the SSLC exam results online by following these simple steps:
Step 1: Visit the official Kerala results website: www.keralaresults.nic.in
Step 2: Click on the “SSLC Examination Results 2024” link once activated on May 9.
Enter the required credentials:
• Roll Number
• Date of Birth (if prompted)
Step 3: Submit the details and wait for the result to load.
Step 4: Download or print a copy of the result for future reference.
In addition to the main portal, results may also be available on the following websites:
• www.keralapareekshabhavan.in
• results.kite.kerala.gov.in
Students are advised to keep their admit cards handy to avoid last-minute issues while checking their results.
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Can the White House punish universities? Harvard case may decide future of federal oversight – The Times of India

Harvard University, the oldest and wealthiest institution of higher learning in the United States, is at the center of a historic legal battle that could reshape how far the federal government can go in disciplining universities. With more than $2.2 billion in federal research funding frozen by the Trump administration, Harvard is now locked in a courtroom standoff that legal experts say may redefine executive power over higher education.
In a hearing held in Boston on April 22, US District Court Judge Allison Burroughs—an Obama appointee—set July 21 as the date for oral arguments. Harvard has requested an expedited decision rather than an immediate restoration of funds, effectively leaving the university without federal research support for at least the next 12 weeks, unless the administration decides to reverse its actions voluntarily.
A political battle disguised as a funding freeze
The Trump administration announced the suspension of Harvard’s funding following what it called a breakdown in talks over campus antisemitism. The administration has warned that failure to protect Jewish students could lead to sanctions. According to CNN, more than 60 other colleges have received similar warnings. Additionally, institutions like Cornell and Northwestern have also seen their funding slashed in related actions.
White House Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt stated, as reported by CNN, “The president has made it quite clear that it’s Harvard who has put themselves in the position to lose their own funding by not obeying federal law.” The administration has also threatened Harvard’s tax-exempt status and its eligibility to host international students.
The lawsuit filed by Harvard names several federal agencies as defendants, including the Department of Health and Human Services, National Institutes of Health, Department of Education, Department of Justice, and others. The university contends that the freeze violates the Administrative Procedure Act (APA) of 1946, which prohibits agencies from taking arbitrary or capricious actions.
Legal arguments center on procedure and free speech
Harvard’s legal team argues that the federal government failed to follow proper procedures outlined in the APA. They say the administration did not give the university an opportunity to correct any alleged violations, as required under the Civil Rights Act of 1964. “This case is about whether an administration can just do whatever it wants to do and punish entities that they perceive as a threat,” said law professor Osamudia James from the University of North Carolina, as quoted by CNN.
The university has also framed the case as a First Amendment issue, accusing the administration of attempting to coerce it into abandoning its academic principles and independence. Harvard retained attorneys William Burck and Robert Hur—both with strong Republican ties—to strengthen its position. As CNN reported, legal analyst Jennifer Rodgers noted that the strategy is aimed at building credibility with the current administration.
Broader implications for American higher education
Observers warn that the stakes go beyond Harvard. More than 160 lawsuits have cited APA violations during Trump’s current term, involving issues ranging from international student deportation to transgender rights. Law professor Ray Brescia from Albany Law School told CNN he believes Harvard’s case is a “slam dunk” on both First Amendment and procedural grounds.
Still, legal experts caution that the final decision may rest with the US Supreme Court. “The outcome won’t necessarily be about whether the judge believes the administration is right on the merits,” said James, as quoted by CNN. “It might just be about whether the agencies followed the proper procedures—and those procedures protect us.”
As legal battles unfold, it is the US taxpayer who will ultimately bear the cost. “Trump doesn’t have to spend a dime on this case. The American taxpayers do,” said professor Michael Gerhardt of the University of North Carolina, according to CNN.
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