Monthly Newsletter | March 2024 | Volume 55
Dear Readers,
We are glad to present to you the March edition of our newsletter School360.
In this edition, we have included these topics: Karnataka Government Plans to Introduce English-Medium Instruction in State Schools; ISRO Launches YUVIKA 2024; New Accreditation System Set to Elevate Indian Higher Education Institutions; ASER 2023 Unveils Educational Challenges and Pathways for Rural India's Youth; Vidya Samiksha Kendra Revolutionises Education Monitoring in Gujarat; Kerala Revives 'Water-Bell' System as Temperature Soars.
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In a recent announcement, Karnataka School Education Minister Madhu Bangarappa unveiled the
...The Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) has unveiled its Young Scientist Programme (YUVIKA) 2024, scheduled to take place from May 13 to May 24, aimed at standard 9 students. This two-week re...
An official revealed that Indian Higher Education Institutions (HEIs) are undergoing a transformative shift in accreditation processes, aiming to enhance their quality and globa...
The Annual Status of Education Report (ASER) 2023 sheds light on the critical thinking abilities of rural youth aged 14 to 18, revealing concerning trends in foundational literacy and numeracy skills. The report's citizen-led household survey encompassed 34,745 respondents across 28 rural districts in 26 states. Key findings indicate that only 10.6% of participants successfully tackled questions involving loan interest calculations, reflecting gaps in basic mathematical comprehension.
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Led by Luis Benveniste, Global Director of Education, a delegation from various African nations visited Gujarat's Vidya Samiksha Kendra, the nation's pioneer...
As temperatures rise, Kerala schools are reintroducing the 'water-bell' system, initially implemented in 2019 to combat heat-related health risks. Following ...