School Education
Education in India: Covid-19 pandemic's lessons not learnt, shows data
In 2020, when schools were closed, ASER found that barely one-third of all enrolled children were receiving learning material and activities from their schools (35.6 per cent)
 "Education in India: Covid-19 pandemic's lessons not learnt, shows data")
Maharashtra board MSBSHSE tells schools to complete exams, declare results
The order of MSBSHSE stated school summer vacations will begin from May 2 onwards and will continue until June 12
 "Maharashtra board MSBSHSE tells schools to complete exams, declare results")
Public speaking courses to help you shed stage fright, reach huge audiences
Nobody listens as you speak? Don't fret-all you require is structured preparation and practice to help you make an impact, and inspire and impress people with your ideas and speech
 "Public speaking courses to help you shed stage fright, reach huge audiences")
ADB approves Rs 3,752 cr funding to govt for enhancing school education
The loan supports the Integrated Scheme for School Education (Samagra Shiksha) and the new Exemplar School Initiative of the Ministry of Education (MOE)
 "ADB approves Rs 3,752 cr funding to govt for enhancing school education")
Regional languages in minor subjects category for class 10, 12: CBSE
The CBSE on Friday issued the clarification
 "Regional languages in minor subjects category for class 10, 12: CBSE")
Technology can never replace classroom teaching and learning: Sisodia
If technology could replace classroom teaching and learning, schools and colleges in various counties would have shut down decades ago, Delhi Deputy Chief Minister Manish Sisodia said on Thursday
 "Technology can never replace classroom teaching and learning: Sisodia")
India's school lockdowns have robbed a generation of upward mobility
A thriving edtech market caters mostly to the needs of the wealthier segments of the population, writes Andy Mukherjee.
 "India's school lockdowns have robbed a generation of upward mobility")
Cabinet approves continuation of Samagra Shiksha Scheme for next 5 years
The Union Cabinet on Wednesday approved continuation of the 'Samagra Shiksha Scheme' for school education for another five years
 "Cabinet approves continuation of Samagra Shiksha Scheme for next 5 years")
As the next Covid waves arrive, vaccinate the kids and send them to school
Adults must circle the wagons around the young, so they can resume their much needed learning and socialising.
 "As the next Covid waves arrive, vaccinate the kids and send them to school")
State education laws need change: Bengal has the most, Nagaland the least
Arunachal Pradesh has the most restrictive school education law with terms such as 'seize', 'punished', 'fine'.
 "State education laws need change: Bengal has the most, Nagaland the least")
5 states, UTs get highest grade in Performance Grading Index 2019-20
Punjab, Chandigarh, Tamil Nadu, Andaman and Nicobar Islands, and Kerala occupy the highest grade A++ in 2019-20 in the field of school education according to the Performance Grading Index released
How closing schools for another year may set India back a few years
ASER data show that more students had fewer learning options, higher dropouts and a stark rich-poor divide; gender imbalance also showed in enrolments
 "How closing schools for another year may set India back a few years")
Time to push children's wellbeing into domains of learning: Manish Sisodia
Delhi Deputy Chief Minister Manish Sisodia on Sunday said it was time to push the overall wellbeing of children into domains of learning and mainstream educational subjects.
 "Time to push children's wellbeing into domains of learning: Manish Sisodia")
Covid-19: Schools for classes 9, 10, 11 to remain closed in Tamil Nadu
In the light of the increasing trend of C-19 cases, schools in Tamil Nadu shall be closed for classes 9, 10, and 11 from March 22 until further orders, according to the state govt
 "Covid-19: Schools for classes 9, 10, 11 to remain closed in Tamil Nadu")
Covid effect: Schools closure impacted 247 mn Indian children, says UNICEF
Globally, schools for more than 168 million children have been completely closed for almost a full year, it said
 "Covid effect: Schools closure impacted 247 mn Indian children, says UNICEF")
A year later, counting the Covid-19 pandemic's toll on school education
Price paid by India's less advantaged students: Likely fall in girls' enrolment, migration from private to govt schools, a deep loss of learning
 "A year later, counting the Covid-19 pandemic's toll on school education")
Union Budget 2021: Allocation for education pared by 6.13%, boost for KVs
The school education and literacy department has been allocated Rs 54,873 crore - the lowest in two years -- in Budget 2021
 "Union Budget 2021: Allocation for education pared by 6.13%, boost for KVs")
Tamil Nadu to reopen schools for classes 10 and 12 from January 19
According to a state government release, not more than 25 students will be allowed in each classroom
Let children read
It is critical to think seriously about how to provide opportunities for children to not only learn but also imagine, dream, ponder and create
Low income, high fee: Why fewer children may join private schools in 2021
More than 80% of parents with children studying in government schools reported that education was "not delivered" during the lockdown
 "Low income, high fee: Why fewer children may join private schools in 2021")
