The pandemic has exposed India’s ambivalence about scientific knowledge.
Karnataka govt to resume physical classes for 1-5 after Dasara
The government will also start providing midday meals at schools after Dasara vacations.
‘Back to school’ campaign to be held during October 18-23 in Ernakulam
School advisory committee meeting held on Sunday decided to hold district level cleaning campaigns in schools in view of the reopening of these institutions next month. The ‘Back to School’ campaign will be held between October 18 and 23.
Only half of schools worldwide resumed classroom learning, 34% continue with hybrid mode: report
The COVID-19 Global Education Recovery Tracker noted that only 53% of countries are prioritising vaccinating teachers.
Technology can never replace classroom teaching: Manish Sisodia
At a recent event, the Delhi Deputy Chief Minister Manish Sisodia said that if technology could replace classroom teaching and learning, schools and colleges would have shut down decades ago.
Teachers need to be recognised as frontline workers
There is an immediate need to recognise teachers as frontline workers, said Nicole Bella, Chief of Education and Senior Education Specialist, UNESCO.
Will reopen schools after COVID-19 situation eases: Manipur CM
Manipur Chief Minister N. Biren on Thursday said the government would take steps to reopen schools and colleges once the COVID-19 situation eased. The recovery rate was hovering between 5 and 6% and experts had said it was not advisable to reopen the schools now at this stage, he noted.
To Make up for Learning Loss, Jharkhand Board to Have Longer Academic Sessions
The Jharkhand government has decided to extend the academic session of government schools from this year onward. Now the academic session of the year 2021-22 will not end on March 31. It will continue till June 30. As per the new system, the academic session will be extended for three…