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Govt mulls model for staggered opening of schools following Covid protocols

The union government is working on a model for staggered opening of schools for physical classes following all COVID-19 related protocols, sources said on Thursday.

Gujarat govt to recruit 3,300 school teachers for primary schools

While 1,300 teachers will be recruited for Classes I to V, nearly 2,000 teachers will be taken in for Classes VI to VIII

Vedic mathematics to be introduced in Gujarat schools from next year

Education Minister Jitu Vaghani made the announcement on Wednesday

Govt to launch SRESHTA scheme for socio economic development of SC students

The Centre will on Monday launch SRESHTA scheme for socio-economic upliftment and overall development of Scheduled Castes students by providing quality residential education

No proposal to increase number of seats in Kendriya Vidyalayas: Govt

The Union education ministry on Wednesday ruled out any proposal to increase the number of seats in Kendriya Vidyalyas.

Lessons in the pandemic

Addressing school learning losses should be a priority

Enrolment shifts from private to govt schools in rural India: ASER 2021

Enrollment for 6-14 age group rises to 70% in govt schools, falls to 24% in private schools in 2021

Mizoram to enroll children of Myanmar refugees in govt schools

The Mizoram government has decided to enrol children of Myanmarese refugees who have taken shelter in the state after the military coup hit the neighbouring country.

Covid-19: Children lose friends, and learning as schools remain shut

Parents, especially those who are poor and unable to teach their children want schools to open, while literate, urban parents worry about Covid-19

Over 29 mn school students without digital device, Bihar tops number: Govt

Over 2.96 crore school students across 24 states do not have access to digital devices with Bihar reporting the highest number, according to government data presented in Lok Sabha Monday.

Delhi sets up six-member committee to prepare blueprint for virtual school

The Delhi government on Thursday constituted a six-member committee comprising school principals, teachers and IT officials

Delhi cabinet approves opening 100 schools of specialised excellence

The schools will provide a platform for children to nurture their talent and excel in areas of their interests

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

Himachal Pradesh govt decides to partially open schools from next month

Industrial training institutes, polytechnics and engineering colleges will also open from February 1

Secondary schools, colleges in Gujarat to reopen from November 23

A decision on reopening of primary schools for classes 1 to 8 will be taken at an appropriate time

Coronavirus Unlock: List of states that will reopen schools; Key guidelines

Maharashtra, Manipur, Jharkhand, Mizoram, Sikkim and others are yet to take a final decision on resuming classes. Here's a list of states will will allow schools to re-open and those that won't

Covid-19 crisis puts growth of online education space on fast track

Live tutoring firm Vedantu cashing in as coaching classes remain shut amid lockdown

Half of rural Indians eating less; a third may stop kids' schooling: Report

A ground survey by Transforming Rural India Foundation raises alarm bells about the impending human catastrophe unfolding in rural India due to the coronavirus crisis

Learning from the classroom

Govt schools need to focus on quality

What's changed in Delhi schools? There's unprecedented energy, says Sisodia

The AAP government's mission to fix Delhi's broken school system has borne some results although it still has a long way to go