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Tuesday, March 19, 2024
TopicSchool education

Topic: School education

Maharashtra’s cluster schools have computers, more teachers. 10,500 schools will be merged

Maharashtra’s plan to mainstream rural education by merging small schools into bigger clusters could open up a brave new world— but it could also push some students to the fringes.

More ‘choice’, but also more exams — what National Curriculum Framework has in store for grades 9-12

NCF, released Wednesday, envisions sweeping changes for grades 9-12. These include twice-yearly board exams for grades 10 & 12, more study subjects, and end of traditional stream system.

3/5th of India’s districts score less than 30% in digital learning, shows Modi govt’s school survey

Arunachal, Meghalaya, Mizoram worst performing states overall, according to Performance Grading Index which rates districts based on learning outcomes, infrastructure, digital learning etc.

‘No controversy’ over NCERT deletions, states free to teach what they want: School education secy

In an interview, Sanjay Kumar defends curriculum 'rationalisation', says textbooks coming out in 2024 will 'herald a new beginning of pedagogy'.

Some schools feel NCERT’s deletions in math, science textbooks will affect learning. Here’s how they’re coping

School teachers, principals believe students’ grasp of fundamental concepts will be affected. As a result, some are sticking to the old course while others are offering remedial classes.

Homeschooling & multiple entry-exit points for school students among reforms in UGC’s new credit framework

Final National Credit Framework report, released Tuesday, says homeschooling, online learning and alternative learning should be validated, and students given certificates & diplomas for them.

Tales of forgotten war heroes, mother tongue push & reducing maths phobia — what NCF draft brings for students

Suggestions made by expert panel in National Curriculum Framework draft follows pattern of National Education Policy which aims for paradigm shift in education.

Option to exit after Class 10 for vocational training, semesters in Class 11-12: NCF suggests sweeping reforms

Draft National Curriculum Framework released Thursday also eliminates concept of streams such as science, commerce & arts.

‘Back to normal after Covid’ — over Rs 58,000 cr released for school education dept in 2022-23 is highest ever

The education ministry earmarked 56% of its total budget for school education with largest portion released for Modi govt's flagship education scheme Samagra Shiksha Abhiyan.

No CUET coaching boom yet, but exam’s ‘inclusiveness’, impact on learning still in question

When CUET was introduced a year ago, there were fears coaching centres would reap biggest benefits. This hasn’t panned out yet, but there are signs it may just be a matter of time.

On Camera

Indian shipping sector is vulnerable to geopolitical unrest. Build local, invest in air cargo

With the ongoing conflict at the Red Sea, India needs to take a long-term view of the PLI scheme and its ambition to emerge as a hub of shipping containers.

Complaints to RBI ombudsman up 68% in FY23, banks biggest cause for customer grievances

Data shows large public sector banks received highest number of complaints in absolute terms, but fared better than several private banks when looked at on complaints-per-branch basis.

IAF activates Emergency Landing Facility in Andhra Pradesh, first in peninsular India

Su-30 & Hawk fighters demonstrated the facility's operational readiness. ELFs come in handy during emergency landings, help speed up disaster relief operations.

CAA comes not with a bang, but with a whimper. Without NRC, it will fade into academic debate

For BJP, CAA was strategic move that did not quite work out because those it would benefit could’ve been accommodated under existing laws, and new entrants would remain excluded.