A shrunken world of schools will impact India’s future leadership
While the number of schools and their resources have expanded, the physical and social world around them has shrunk. The exposure afforded even by elite schooling in India must widen to inspire optimism on outcomes. Key Points
mint'BJP wants us to join their party but we will not bow down': Delhi CM Arvind Kejriwal
India News: Delhi CM Arvind Kejriwal asserts that the state government's developmental work will continue even if he is sent to jail. Criticizes the Centre for deploying central agencies against AAP leaders. Refuses BJP's invitation to join their party. Key Points
Times Of Indiaschools closed in several parts of Uttar Pradesh due to cold wave. Check dates
Due to the cold wave and dense fog conditions in several parts of Uttar Pradesh, schools have been closed for students in Gautam Buddh Nagar, Ghaziabad, Mainpuri and Basti districts. Check the dates here. Key Points
India TodayUttar Pradesh: Gautam Budh Nagar schools will be closed till January 16 for classes preschool to Standard
The winter vacation for students of classes till eight has been extended by two more days due to prevailing weather conditions in the area, as per media reports. Earlier, the Gautam Buddh Nagar administration has instructed all schools in Noida and Greater Noida to declare holidays for students up to Class 8 until January 14. The District Basic Education Officer, Rahul Panwar, issued the order applicable to all schools recognised by the state board, CBSE, ICSE, IB, and others. Key Points
Economic TimesDelhi schools to resume physical classes from January 15 with changed timings
The Directorate of Education under the Delhi government has officially announced the resumption of physical classes for all students in government, government-aided, and recognized private schools. According to the notification, this decision will come into effect from January 15, 2024 (Monday) and applies to students at all levels, including Nursery, KG, and Primary classes. As part of the precautionary measures, the directive states that no school, including double-shift schools, will begin classes before 9 am. Key Points
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Washington DC schools on lockdown after receiving bomb threats
Several schools in Washington D.C. on lockdown after receiving threatening emails Key Points
Hindustan Timesschools for nursery till Class 8 closed in Noida till January 6
The order is directed at private schools where classes are still functioning. All the government schools were observing winter break till Jan 14. Key Points
Hindustan TimesCentre establishes counter-insurgency, anti-terrorist schools in Odisha: MHA to Rajya Sabha
The relevant state governments are responsible for providing the land for these schools. They will also assist with administrative tasks related to managing the CIAT Schools. In order to accomplish this, the Bureau of Police Research and Development (BPR&D) and the relevant state will sign MoUs Key Points
FirstpostBomb threats: Chaos in nearly 68 Bengaluru schools due to threatening emails
Chaos erupted in 68 schools across Bengaluru as threatening emails claiming the presence of explosives were received. However, the Bengaluru police confirmed that no suspicious objects were found. The police commissioner urged parents not to panic and mentioned the involvement of miscreants in similar incidents last year. Key Points
Economic Times44 schools in Bengaluru receive bomb threat, students evacuated from premises safely
On Friday, 44 schools in Bengaluru received bomb threats via anonymous emails. One of the targeted schools is directly across the street from the home of Karnataka's Deputy Chief Minister, DK Shivakumar. Key Points
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Students evacuated from 15 Bengaluru schools after bomb threat, govt warns of strict action
Schools in Whitefield, Koramangala, Basaveshnagar, Yelahanka, Sadashivanagar searched. This happened in Karnataka capital last year too, when threats later turned out to be a hoax. Key Points
ThePrint'No power, toilets or water in Haryana schools': HC raps Khattar govt for its 'glaring insensitivity'
HC order has given Congress ammunition to hit out at state's BJP govt. Congress's Bhupinder Singh Hooda says HC exposed what people already knew — Khattar govt is complete 'non-performer'. Key Points
ThePrintHeavy rain continues in Tamil Nadu, trains cancelled, schools shut in 2 regions
Heavy rain and landslides have hit various parts of Tamil Nadu, leading to widespread flooding. schools in Thiruvarur and Karaikkal in Puducherry have been closed and train services on the Nilgiri Mountain Railway have been canceled. Key Points
India TodayDelhi Air Pollution: Primary schools to stay closed till Nov 10; seniors to study online
Observing the worsening situation of Delhi's air quality, the state government on Sunday announced that primary schools will stay shut till November 10. Students from grades 6-12 may shift their classes online. Key Points
Economic TimesThis Is Your Kid’s Brain on Extreme Heat
It's too hot for school, as stifling classrooms cause some teachers to switch to remote learning—or cancel lessons altogether. And the heat will only get worse. Key Points
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Dedicate 10 mins of assembly to ‘mutual brotherhood’, Punjab tells schools after UP slapping incident
Education minister says move aimed at strengthening 'ethos of communal harmony' in young minds. Orders have been issued to all govt schools in Punjab, says principal secretary. Key Points
ThePrintChandrayaan-3 landing to be live streamed across Uttar Pradesh schools, madrassas
Schools and madrassas in Uttar Pradesh have been directed to live stream Chandrayaan-3's Moon landing on Wednesday. However, several schools said they lacked the basic facilities for livestreaming the landing. Key Points
India TodayUnauthorised schools to be shut in a phased manner: Karnataka minister
Over 1,695 illegal schools in Bengaluru will be closed in a phased manner, according to Minister of Primary and Secondary Education Madhu Bangarappa. The decision comes after a meeting with the Karnataka Private Managements Association to address the rise in the number of illegally operating schools. The Department of School Education and Literacy has issued a notice for the closure of unauthorised private schools in the state by August 14. | Bengaluru News Key Points
Hindustan TimesOver 2.27 crore EWS students enrolled in private schools in last 5 years, MP tops list: MoE
Madhya Pradesh recorded the highest enrolment of EWS students in private schools during the period under review with over 53 lakh, followed by Rajasthan at 38.11 lakh and Karnataka at 23.97 lakh Key Points
FirstpostView: Why convent schools now being passed over by the very classes that once exalted them?
Missionary schools, at least in urban India, are now regarded as old-fashioned, although they do retain their charm in some cities. The upper-middle and upper class now want to put their children in international schools or ‘new age’ institutions. “Alternative” schools have also come up, offering more modern or ‘indigenously rooted’ education, attracting some other middle and upper-class subsets. Key Points
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Delhi floods: Noida, Ghaziabad schools closed today as Yamuna crosses danger mark
Due to the flood-like situation caused by the rising water level of the Yamuna River, Noida schools in the national capital have been closed. The closure applies to all boards and is due to the high water level and the possibility of more rain. Key Points
mintschools to remain closed in these places on Wednesday (July 12) due to rains in north India
The weather department has forecast rainfall in many places in north India this week. Many state governments have announced school closures in many places due to the weather conditions. Key Points
Economic Timesschools to remain closed in these states on Tuesday (July 11) due to rains
Rains lashed many parts north India today, causing landslides and flash floods in the region. NDRF's 15 teams are deployed in Punjab, 12 in Uttarakhand and 11 in Himachal Pradesh. Many state governments have announced school holiday for Tuesday (July 11). Key Points
Economic Timesschools in these states to remain closed on Monday due to rains
Heavy rains and strong winds pounded several parts of north India, with many states announcing closure of schools on Monday. Railway services have also been hit. Key Points
Economic TimesFICCI Arise introduces ‘Model Self-Financed Independent Schools’ code 4.0
Most states do not have defined legislation for self-financed independent schools. Legislations governing government schools mostly cover self-financed independent schools. Key Points
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Centre flags low transition rates in Chandigarh govt schools during PAB meeting
As per the Unified District Information System for Education Plus (UDISE+) report, the transition rate has declined from 79.8% for boys and 80.2% for girls in the 2019-2020 academic session to 77.8% for boys and 78.9% for girls in the 2020-2021 academic session Key Points
Hindustan TimesUP Board launching ’Naya Savera’ in coming session
Under this initiative, students will be groomed and given tips about how to plan a career. In the beginning, the initiative is being introduced in all government inter colleges (GICs) and government-aided secondary schools in all 75 districts of the state. | Latest News India Key Points
Hindustan TimesDelhi govt releases first tranche of ₹400 crore for municipal schools
The primary education sector in the city is overseen by the corporation which runs 1,534 primary schools, 44 aided schools where 8.67 lakh children are enrolled. MCD has also recognised 666 primary schools | Latest News Delhi Key Points
Hindustan TimesStudents face anti-Hindu hate, pressure to convert, says report on UK schools
A report by an independent, London-based think tank reveals the extent of discrimination and bullying faced by Hindu students in schools in Britain. The report surveyed 988 Hindu parents and found that 51 per cent of them reported that their children had faced discrimination at schools in the UK. Key Points
India TodayA third of MCD schools need structural repairs, says audit
According to the assessment by MCD’s education department undertaken last year, around 368 sites are in need of major building repair ( 31.05%) and 198 buildings need minor repair work (16.7%). Only around half of the buildings (51.05%) were found to be in good condition, said the MCD report which was submitted to Delhi government on April 4 | Latest News Delhi Key Points
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