New Proposal on Teaching Hours by NCF 2023
As per the National Curriculum Framework 2023, the Ministry has put forth a proposal to make the teaching hours for school students 29 hours a week.... Read More
With a vision to reimagine itself as a future-forward learning institution in Mohali, Gian Jyoti School ventured into its transformation journey with School Serv as a strategic partner. Heavily focused on creating meaningful change, the school sought our services to help streamline systems, enhance academic delivery, and synchronise itself with evolving expectations of the educational ecosystem.
As international school improvement consultants, we specialise in working alongside schools through their critical improvement phases, combining strategy with action. For Gian Jyoti, our goal was to provide a fresh perspective, integrate their long-term vision with achievable outcomes & then set the stage for a resilient transformation.
... Read MoreChallenges Faced By Schools In Educating Children : A Critical Analysis
Identifying the most pressing challenges in the school sector in educating children, is a simple first step toward fixing them. Here, through this write up we have tried to highlight a few such challenges and their solutions.... Read More
States must look into the matters of School fee and teachers’ salaries—CBSE Advises
CBSE has advised the states and the union territories to attend to the matters related to the school fees and teachers’ salaries and recommend prudent measures. The decision has to be taken "sensitively and holistically" with the interests of all stakeholders in mind. After the extension of the l... Read More
Delhi HC grants interim relief to EWS school students facing expulsion
In yet another instance of ambiguity highlighted in the provisions for the Economically Weaker Sections (EWS) in school education, a school in Delhi has instigated expulsion of 10 class IX students for non-payment of fee.... Read More
New National Curriculum Framework May Put an End to Heavy school Textbooks
The National Curriculum Framework devised in line with the National Education Policy 2020, may make the school books lighter in a phased manner. The NEP proposes to make the classroom instruction more interactive and less didactic, hence the indication that the schoolbooks and bags will get lighter.... Read More
National Education Policy is posed as a democratic and inclusive draft, however, there are issues which have found vocal detractors. The fiercest opposition that erupted in the wake of NEP promulgation was against the imposition of Hindi as a compulsory subject. The order was rescinded eventually.... Read More
Sunbeam CBSE School took on a mission to realign its educational vision & thus reposition itself in the educational realm of Vellore, for long-term relevance and brilliance. Recognising the need for a structured approach to assess its current standing and plan for the future, the school effectively partnered with School Serv for guidance on the first two foundational stages of school transformation.
Putting into use our proven expertise in school transformation services, we collaborated closely with the leadership team at Sunbeam to uncover challenges, identify opportunities, and then outline a clear and realistic path forward. The engagement focused on unlocking the school’s full potential through precise planning, community insights & also operational clarity.
... Read MoreBYJU to Organize the Biggest Ever Virtual School Quiz Competition
BYJU’S, the leading edtech company is going to organize a quiz competition that is being reported as the world’s biggest school quiz ever.... Read More
Indian Students Selected For Sakura Science High School Programme in Japan
In a vibrant exchange of intellect and culture, 64 Indian students have set foot in Japan as part of the esteemed Sakura Science High School Programme, an initiative begun in 2014 to offer students short-term visits to a nation renowned for its technological advancements.... Read More
Merger of Low Enrolment Schools in Karnataka
After calls to create a better academic environment in the state’s government schools, the Karnataka Government put forth a proposal to set up a ‘model school’ in every gram panchayat. These schools will be created by merging local schools together.... Read More
Maharashtra Implements Grading System to Ensure Quality Education
In a bid to enhance the quality of education across Maharashtra, schools will now undergo grading from A+ to C, akin to higher education institutions, indicating the standard of education they offer. This initiative aims to provide transparency and accountability in the education sector, with school... Read More
Question of Vacant RTE seats and Loss of School’s Revenue—case of Maharashtra
The number of RTE quota seats filled stand at 46,900 while the total number of seats in the Maharashtra is as high as 2.44 lacs. Faced with a deadlock, or at least a bottleneck, there are suggestions coming in from various quarters, notably from the schools themselves.... Read More
GISA- The First Worldwide Representative Body for Independent Education Sector Launched
The first worldwide representative body for the K-12 independent education sector – the Global Independent Schools Association (GISA)- was launched by UAE education entrepreneur Sunny Varkey.... Read More
Skill India Programme Takes Root in School Education
In a transformative step towards holistic education, the Skill India Programme finds its way into the realm of school education. This initiative, focused on imparting practical skills alongside academic knowledge, is set to redefine the educational landscape.... Read More
Study: Significant Post-Pandemic Learning Loss in Govt School Students
A study was conducted by the Azim Premji University in 41 districts across five states of Chhattisgarh, Karnataka, Madhya Pradesh, Rajasthan, and Uttarakhand, covering 108 teachers and 1,644 students from classes 2 to 5. Thirty teachers were interviewed and observed, and 463 students were assessed a... Read More
Calcutta HC directs Students to Pay Full Fees
Calcutta High Court has set October 25 as the deadline for the students to pay the full fees that is claimed to be due by the school authorities. At the same time, it has prohibited the institutions from preventing any student from writing any board exam or any term assessment exams of the school.... Read More