Starting August 1, a basic learning module, split into three parts, would be covered over four months, so that students can be brought up to their grade should, as expected, all classes start by then.
This school goes the extra mile to keeps its students fit
The teachers of a private primary school conducted physical classes and creative extra curricular activities for their students who were deprived of facilities to access online education.
Only 1 in 4 teachers in India trained to teach online classes
There were wide disparities among States, with Gujarat training 57% of its teachers while M.P. training only 9% of them
Lockdown spurs more minor marriages in Coimbatore district
The COVID-19 pandemic and the lockdown had led to a serious economic crisis in many families. Many children also get stressed and distracted from their studies and online counselling cannot be effective compared to direct sessions. Child marriages could be reduced if schools reopen.
Kohima Bench of Gauhati High Court directs Nagaland government to reopen anganwadis
The Kohima Bench of the Gauhati High Court directed the Nagaland government to reopen the anganwadi centres in the State. Hearing a public interest litigation, the Bench of Justice Songkhupchung Serto and Justice S. Hukato Swu gave the directions on Wednesday.
Meeting of the ‘Education Emergency’ coalition on 16th July
What do we want to achieve out of the meeting? Gain an understanding of what would attract different groups to the coalition, what needs it expresses and how it can play a role in social mobilization Build consensus around some immediate targets and an initial set of actions in the…
With new Covid SOPs in place, Haryana schools set to reopen next week
The Haryana Education Department has announced reopening of schools in a graded manner. Schools for classes 9 to 12 will reopen from July 16 and for classes 6 to 8 from July 23.
Students lag in learning as Covid-19 pandemic widens digital gap
Students lag in learning as the Covid-19 pandemic widens the digital gap Learning time for students has reduced during the Covid-19 pandemic to less than four hours daily.
Admissions to Class 1 drop drastically in Karnataka
In an indication of the pandemic’s impact on formal education, the enrollment of children to first grade across schools in the state has reached only 25 per cent of the anticipated number of over 10 lakh. It has been nearly one month since the admissions for 2021-22 academic year began.
Over 47,000 private schools in Madhya Pradesh suspend online classes
More than 47,000 private schools in Madhya Pradesh have suspended online classes for an indefinite period to stress on their demands, including restoration of their recognition and resumption of physical education for classes 9 to 12.