IB Syllabus to be Introduced in Government Schools of AP
The Andhra Pradesh government has signed an agreement with the International Baccalaureate... Read More
Role Of Social Media In A Teacher’s Professional Development
Teachers are powerful sources of impact and influence in society. Nowadays, there would hardly be anyone who’s not interacting within a digital network for their social interaction.... Read More
CBSE Directs Schools Not to Start the New Academic Session Before April 2023
Schools have been strictly instructed by the Central Board of Secondary Education (CBSE) to follow the academic calendar and not to start the new academic session before April 1. They are advised to follow the academic session from April 1 to March 31. A circular was issued by the board after it was... Read More
Use of Robots in School Education
The word ‘Robotics’ can be defined in many ways, with the basic definition being a branch of engineering that involves designing, constructing, operating, and using of robots in doing work traditionally done by humans. A robot is an automatically operated machine, capable of sensing the environment,... Read More
IBO To Expand its Horizon In India: Ropes In 100 New Schools
With an aim of expanding its footprints in India, the International Baccalaureate also known as IB Board is tying up with different state governments, and has roped in a total of 100 new schools across the country.... Read More
National Curriculum Framework for Nursery to grade 2 Implemented by CBSE
Implementation of National Curriculum Framework for Foundational Stage (NCFFS) has been announced by the Central board of Secondary Education (CBSE). As per the notification, NCFFS 2022 is being adopted by CBSE and all schools affiliated to the board will follow the new 5-year education at foundatio... Read More
COVID-19 likely to have a bearing on the education budget thereby on NEP
The NEP promulgation marks a paradigm shift in education, a prelude of sorts for these shifts has been witnessed in the changes that the schooling system has witnessed in the process of coping with the pandemic imposed constraints. The commentators believe that the upcoming budget will bear heavily ... Read More
A course on “Digital Citizenship and Safety” in the curriculum of Information and Communication Technology (ICT) will be introduced from class 1 to 12 and will span over 14 lakh schools across the nation.... Read More
Major changes in CBSE Bye-Laws come into effect
In a major development, a statement by the ministry of human resource and development (MHRD) has been issued stating that the CBSE affiliation process will imminently undergo substantive change. The news was expected as the governing body of the CBSE had submitted its recommendations about reform... Read More
Tripura becomes the first state to introduce centralized question papers for schools
As the reasoning of the Education Minister goes, the introduction of a standard question paper for all schools will bring in uniformity in the conduct of the school examinations.... Read More
Education Scenario and less-talked about national and international interventions
The Sarva Shiksha Abhiyan (Education for All) programme and Right of Children to Free and Compulsory Education (RTE) Act have been instrumental in the universalization of education to a substantial degree, yet, the educational goals that we should aspire for expect us to go beyond the achievement of... Read More
Sports-integrated Learning as Envisioned by NEP: Education Minister on National Sports Day
During a programme in Delhi to celebrate National Sports Day on August 29, the Union Education and Skill development Minister Dharmendra Pradhan championed sports-integrated learning and stressed on the importance of adopting fitness as a life-long attitude. He stated that this has been envisaged by... Read More
Extension of deadline for application of affiliation of schools announced by CBSE
In the wake of Corona Virus lockdown, the Central Board of Secondary Education hasextended the deadline for applying to get CBSE affiliation for aspiring schools. The board has released a notification to this effect.... Read More
What facilities should I provide in my new school?
Age appropriate facilities are necessary for all-round child development. There is no end to the facilities and amenities you can provide. Figure out what is adding to the cost and not adding to the enrolments and make sure they are used to optimum. Some of them include:
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What Are The Duties Of A School Principal?
There is a humorous saying which goes like this: a person was confused as to who he should become in the future. He wanted to be a teacher, lawyer, counselor, police officer, politician, healer, manager, nurse, researcher, coach, detective, and also a security guard. As he couldn't correctly choose ... Read More