MoU Signed Between Education Department and Infosys
Taking forward its programme on digital literacy, the Maharashtra government signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with Infosys, an IT major. Varsha Gaikwad, the state education minister, met with the senior officials of Infosys to enter into a formal agreement for the ‘Springboard’ programme. ... Read More
IB to Resort to the Non-Exam Route to Promote Students in India, Cancels Board Exams This Year
Keeping in view the resurgence of Covid-19 in India in a second wave, the International Baccalaureate has decided to decided not to conduct the board exams and promote students sans exam this year using other means of assessment like coursework evaluation and grade prediction.... Read More
Glimpses of NEP 2020 and Notable International Education Systems
The new education policy has deservedly been at the center of discussion in educational circles. The NEP 2020 is expected to bring about systemic changes in the way education is structured and it is also going to alter the methodologies and broaden the outcomes of school certificates, degrees, and d... Read More
Do I need to have a state board affiliation to start a CBSE/ICSE school?
Yes, State board recognition is necessary for getting affiliated to any board that include CBSE and ICSE. The state education department also needs to issue an NOC stating that it has no objection regarding your school’s affiliation to the CBSE/CISCE. For complete details about getting your school affiliated to CBSE or ICSE refer to our blog posts How to Start a School and get CBSE affiliation? or How to start a school and get ICSE affiliation?
... Read MoreDeleted Portions of the School Textbooks Restored in Kerala
The National Council for Education Research and Training (NCERT) has removed certain chapters from the textbooks of classes 11 & 12 during the process of curriculum reform... Read More
Tripura becomes the first state to introduce centralized question papers for schools
As the reasoning of the Education Minister goes, the introduction of a standard question paper for all schools will bring in uniformity in the conduct of the school examinations.... Read More
An agreement has been signed between NCERT (National Council of Educational Research & Training) and Tech Avant-Garde (Microsoft’s Global Training Partner) to join forces in augmenting digital skills of all concerned in school education, in order to promote a Connected Learning Community (CLC).... Read More
Severe Shortage of Teachers in Karnataka Govt Schools
Karnataka’s government schools are facing an acute deficit of teachers at all levels.... Read More
Trust vs Society vs Section 8 Company,Which suits best to school starters?
Trusts, Societies and Section 8 companies are non-proprietary organizations, which means that they are set up to provide service to the community and not with a profit motive. In India, educational institutions are mandatorily established by a Trust or Society or a Section 8 company. This rule obvio... Read More
Mandatory Learning of Kannada in the CBSE/ICSE Schools of Karnataka Challenged in the High Court
As an act of beholding the heritage, Kannada language learning has been made compulsory in CBSE/ICSE schools of Karnataka. A recent report points out that this act has been challenged in the High Court by around twenty parents of children studying in such schools.... Read More
What is the typical operational break-even period for a school project?
Depends on the pace at which you are able to establish brand awareness and enroll students. For a moderately financed venture, the operational break even should be within 2 – 5 years from the launch date.
Sometimes operational break-even may not happen as predicted, you still need to support operations and maintain the brand position. It is suggested that you plan the necessary cash flows well in advance.
... Read MoreDelhi may scrap nursery admissions for 2021-22, schools unlikely to open before July
In an important development, the Delhi government has proposed to scrap and suspend admissions in the nursery for the 2021-22 academic year. The state is considering to implement the scrapping of admissions in 2021 and proposing the same for private schools. As a corollary, the 2022-23 academic sess... Read More
Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan Advocates & Launches Mother Tongue Education
Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan emphasized the importance of mother tongue-based education, stating that it facilitates an all round development from early childhood. As he was speaking at the launch of the 52 Primers initiative, he envisioned this initiative as an inspirational journey for yo... Read More
Set in a 20 acre expansive campus, Sri Rama Rural Academy aims at helping students reach their full potential. The curriculum is devised to engender individualised learning environment.
Established in the year 1949 the school has set several benchmarks in education.
The infrastructure provides for comprehensive schooling. The campus is WiFi enabled and comprises of well ventilated classrooms, science, maths and virtual reality laboratories and library where books span time, space, culture and genre.
... Read MoreAI in CBSE Schools to be Integrated with Multiple Subjects Across all Classes
It was introduced as an optional subject in schools. Taking the AI induction to the next step, the board now is planning to oversee its integration with other subjects across all classes. It has been reported that the teacher training to this end will start in the coming months.... Read More
MCQs Added to Semester 2 Exams of ICSE and ISC
As stated by Gerry Arathoon, the chief executive and secretary of the CISCE (Council for the Indian School Certificate Examinations), an MCQ (multiple- choice questions) component has been added to the semester 2 exams of ICSE (Class X) and ISC (Class XII), along with short and long answer questions... Read More
Situated in the beautiful slopes of the Eastern Ghats, JCR IRIS Florets School is an avant-garde institution established for bringing world-class early childhood education to young learners. With a perfect blend of teaching & learning, the school’s architectural framework embodies its vision, creating superior learning environments that fuel curiosity, creativity & growth.
Under the State Board curriculum, for students from Nursery to Grade 5, JCR IRIS Florets School is a centre of academic excellence along with all round development. The school's innovative educational model integrates structured pedagogy with interactive, experience-driven learning, making sure that every child builds a strong foundation for future success.
With a focus on modern teaching methodologies and a collaborative learning approach, JCR IRIS Florets School serves as an institution to shape confident & competent individuals equipped for the challenges of tomorrow.
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Technological Literacy improves K-12 School Education
The technological literacy is leading the economic market in a way unimagined. Understanding the requirement of practical education, there is a huge need for promoting technical education amongst the younger generation getting admitted in the schools.... Read More