Madras HC Grants Permission to Matriculation Schools to Conduct Special Classes in Summer
The Madurai Bench of the Madras High Court has consented to the appeal of the Matriculation schools to conduct special classes during summer for class XI and XII students. The permission is granted to conduct special classes insofar as they are useful in preparing the students for the competitive en... Read More
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
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
NCF Mandate Document Released by the Union Education Minister
The Union Education Minister released the ‘Mandate Document’ for the development of the National Curriculum Framework (NCF)’ recently at a function held at the Indian Institute of Science, Bangalore.... Read More
Use Of Mobile Application In Effective School Management
Mobile apps are now being widely used for almost everything. The application of mobile apps can be seen in the education sector via school management systems. Software for effective school management is now being incorporated in mobile phones which makes the process simpler.... Read More
Eleven Techniques to Enhance Teaching Skills
It is said that a teacher is the second most important part of a person’s life after parents. Guru- shishya relation is a dominant one and highly significant in shaping a child’s mental, social and emotional behaviour for growth and development. It is important for a teacher to have good intent to i... Read More
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
CBSE expresses reservations on the draft NEP’s recommendation for 24 subject multiple board exam
CBSE has voiced its concern over the recommendations made in the draft national education policy rooting for multiple board exams and inclusion of 24 subjects for the board exams. The NEP which is to come into effect since 2020 for next 20 years have made several provisions that have raised question... Read More
Protest Against the Assam’s Policy Mandating Govt Job Aspirants to take “Special Exams”
The board exams were canceled in the wake of the pandemic across the nation. Assam was no exception, however, there was an unexpected development in this regard when the Government of Assam indicated that the evaluation criteria used to promote students sans exam will not hold if the students in the... Read More
Why Financial Literacy Should Start Early: 5 Reasons
Educators and parents must empower children with numeracy skills to pave the way for financial literacy. Math anxiety, a significant barrier, hinders students from engaging in numerical problem-solving, crucial for financial literacy from an early age.... 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
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