Digitizing Tabulation in Tamil Nadu to Do away With the Tedium of Teachers
Digitization of tabulation of marks in government schools in Tamil Nadu is being undertaken by the state government. The project stems from the realization that the inordinate amount of time teachers spent in evaluating the answer scripts rather than giving lectures in the class. The exercise will d... Read More
Failing two qualification exams would mean retirement for M.P. school teachers
It was stated by the minister that “After failing to crack the first test, these teachers again underwent training and given opportunity to appear in the exam. Those who have failed in both the tests will be given the compulsory retirement.”... Read More
Postcards to PM by Students Under ‘75 lakh Postcard Campaign’
The ‘75 Lakh Postcard Campaign’ has been proposed by the Department of Posts (DoP), Ministry of Communication along with the Department of School Education and Literacy, and Ministry of Education (MoE), as part of the Indian Government’s ‘Azadi Ka Amrit Mahotsav’ (AKAM) initiative. The Central Board... Read More
NSDC and OdinSchool Join Forces to Skill Indian Youth
A transformative collaboration is underway as the National Skill Development Corporation (NSDC) partners with Odinschool to enhance skill development opportunities for Indian youth. This Strategic alliance aims to address the evolving needs of the job market by equipping young learners with the prac... Read More
Kerala Govt Breaks Ground by Embedding Preamble to Constitution in School Textbooks
In a historic move, the CPI(M)-led Left Government in Kerala has decided to include the preamble to the Constitution in revised school textbooks for classes 1 to 10. General Education Minister V Sivankutty, also the chairman of the State Curriculum Committee, announced the groundbreaking decision, s... Read More
The Need For Holistic Assessments in Classrooms
Reforms in high school education along with thorough introspection and current student assessment practices are necessary for student well-being. The reliance on standardised tests and fixed grading negatively impacts students' mental health. A WHO survey... Read More
CBSE Secondary Curriculum 2024-25
The students entering Class 9 for the academic year 2024-25, under the Central Board of Secondary Education (CBSE) must adhere to specific guidelines regarding subject choices. According to the CBSE Secondary School Curriculum 2024-25, students... Read More
The HRD Ministry reports 7% Of Classrooms in Indian Schools as Critically Dilapidated
No less than 7 % of classrooms in Indian schools are calling for urgent restoration. Unified District Information System for Education (UDISE), 2016-17 Provisional report puts the percentage of schools with desperately dilapidated infrastructure at 0.67%.... Read More
CBSE affiliation procedure to be restructured towards total digitalization
The CBSE affiliation process for schools is likely to get completely digital with the newly proposed restructuring. It has been reported that after it gets effected, the affiliation procedure will require minimal human intervention as it will be based on data analytics and automation predominantly.... Read More
Private Schools organize Protest over Fee Cut Directive in Bangalore
A massive protest organized against the state government’s ruling mandating a 30% fee cut in private schools was held in Bangalore with protesters numbering in their thousands.... Read More
Role Of Social Media In A Teacher’s Professional Development
Teachers are powerful sources of impact and influence in society. Nowadays, there would hardly be anyone who’s not interacting within a digital network for their social interaction.... Read More
IBO To Expand its Horizon In India: Ropes In 100 New Schools
With an aim of expanding its footprints in India, the International Baccalaureate also known as IB Board is tying up with different state governments, and has roped in a total of 100 new schools across the country.... Read More
NCERTForms a Committee to Develop School Syllabi and Textbooks
The National Council for Educational Research and Training (NCERT) has set up a high-powered committee- The National Syllabus and Teaching Learning Material Committee (NSTC) to develop school syllabi, textbooksand study materials for classes 3 to 12. M.C Pant, Chancellor of National Institute of Edu... Read More
IB Syllabus to be Introduced in Government Schools of AP
The Andhra Pradesh government has signed an agreement with the International Baccalaureate... Read More
APAAR: Student Identification with "One Nation, One ID"
In a move towards educational innovation and streamlined identification, the government is set to launch APAAR... Read More
Jharkhand Government Schools Aims to Increase School Attendance with ‘Siti Bajao’ Initiative
Government schools in Jharkhand are ushering in a novel approach to tackle absenteeism with the introduction of the "Prayas-Siti Bajao, School Bulao'' initiative. The endeavour, which is initiated by the Department of School Education and Literacy in Jharkhand translates to "Blow the whistle to summ... Read More
Holistic Progress Card by NCERT Revolutionises Student Assessment
The National Council for Educational and Research Training (NCERT) is rolling out a groundbreaking initiative termed the 'Holistic Progress Card' (HPC), marking a transformative shift in student evaluation methodologies. Developed by the Performance Assessment, Review, and Analysis of Knowledge for ... Read More
Psychological Effects on School Children in the Pursuit of Academic Excellence
School education has witnessed renewed interest amongst parent community in 21st Century. The effort and research invested into designing the curriculum of primary classes reflect that amply. With the redefinition, school education started an undercurrent of psychological change in children. The rea... Read More