India’s Education Market Prospects for Foreign Investors
India is a nation of nations, its population is as diverse as it is humungous. Just by the virtue of being hugely populated, it is an enormous market. The nation’s demographics presents itself as a ripe opportunity for many sectors with as much as 50 percent of the population below 25. It is esp... Read More
Structuring Preschool Curriculum - Waldorf and Pikler Preschool Education
There has been considerable research and studies done on the pedagogical methods and early education but few have been as successful and applied as the Waldorf and Pikler approaches when it comes to preschools. The Waldorf Education that is based on the educational philosophy of Rudolf Steiner has b... Read More
Major Changes Expected in CBSE Affiliation Bye-Laws
CBSE affiliation bye-laws are set for an overhaul. The proposals containing guidelines for far-reaching changes in the examination policy and affiliation bye-laws have been drafted and sent for consideration to Ministry of Human Resource and Development for approval. The proposal that is being const... Read More
Key Elements of School Interior Design
“Educational buildings, as well as the sites surrounding them and furniture inside, are machines for learning specially designed to accommodate their specific functions including receiving lectures... Read More
A draft timeline for the proposed implementation of the National Education Policy has recently been rolled out. The plans of the Department of School Education and Literacy regarding the on-ground implantation of the NEP are going to change school education fairly quickly. To put things in perspecti... Read More
Introduction of Vocational Courses for classes 9 and 11 on the cards in Himachal Pradesh
The state of Himachal Pradesh is set to introduce 15 vocational courses for class 9 students from the 2020-21 academic session. The courses that have been approved amount to 15 in number and they are planned to be taught for 2 years.... Read More
Use of CSR Budget to Improve Early Childhood Education in India
Educationists opine that elementary education plays a vital role in charting the development of an individual. Through preschools, children get exposure to the world around and develop an affinity for learning. Social statistics demonstrate that children who had the opportunity to complete elementar... Read More
CSR Spending for Improvement of School Education
Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) contributions has been mandated by Government of India for all companies meeting specified financial thresholds. Certain areas of socioeconomic development have been specified as well, school education being one of them.... Read More
Lockdown and digital education resources
An unprecedented situation has fallen upon us which has majorly altered our lives and work, and it has created a measure of disruption. During this time of contingency, we are completely dependent upon the digital devices to not get our work piled up and meet deadlines effectively. The educati... Read More
A look at important developments in school education in the decade
As the decade nears its end, we try and look back to find out how these past years have contributed to the evolution of education in the country.... Read More
Manuals Released for the Improvement of CBSE Schools
The board has issued a circular for the principals of the affiliated schools wherein it has directed that the manuals be downloaded and discussions on them be organized before they are adopted for implementation.... Read More
Bridge Course for Classes 2 to 10 launched by Maharashtra
A bridge course for students of classes 2 to 10 has been launched by the Maharashtra School Education Minister Varsha Gaikwad. The course is 45 days long and covers Marathi, Mathematics, English, Science, Hindi, and Social Science.... Read More
Demand for Reduction in Weightage of CBSE Term-1 Results by Students
Since the declaration of class XII term 1 results by CBSE (Central board of Secondary Education) in March, many students have started demanding a reduction in the weightage of term 1 results. Only scores of theory papers were communicated to schools by the CBSE, as the schools already had the intern... Read More
Karnataka Government Plans to Introduce English-Medium Instruction in State Schools
In a recent announcement, Karnataka School Education Minister Madhu Bangarappa unveiled the government's ambitious plan to expand English-medium instruction in state-run schools. This move comes in response to a noticeable trend of children leaving government schools due to the lack of English-mediu... Read More
The Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) has unveiled its Young Scientist Programme (YUVIKA) 2024, scheduled to take place from May 13 to May 24, aimed at standard 9 students. This two-week residential initiative seeks to equip participants with fundamental knowledge of space technology, scienc... Read More
The board exams are watersheds of sorts for the students and news related to them deservedly command attention, even more so when extraordinary circumstances—a pandemic, no less—disrupts the scheme of things.... Read More
Veer Gatha Project of CBSE to Celebrate Gallantry Award Winners
India has produced many patriots who have served the country in different capacities. These real-life heroes have always placed the interests of the nation above their own lives. To honour such brave hearts, the government of India has instituted Gallantry Awards which are given twice a year. Sadly,... Read More
Veer Gatha Project of CBSE to Celebrate Gallantry Award Winners
India has produced many patriots who have served the country in different capacities. These real-life heroes have always placed the interests of the nation above their own lives. To honour such brave hearts, the government of India has instituted Gallantry Awards which are given twice a year. Sadly,... Read More