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Meaningful education is not just about gaining new knowledge, but also recognising the value of knowledge that already exists

CBSE has allowed students in Classes 7–9 who opted for two foreign languages to continue the same combination till Class 10. The clarification follows concerns over the three-language policy aligned with NEP 2020, which mandates two Indian languages prospectively

The Supreme Court refused interim relief against CBSE’s three-language policy for Class 9 from 2026-27, tagging the plea with similar cases. The policy mandates two Indian languages under NEP 2020, while the court will hear the matter in July

The Suvendu Adhikari government has appointed separate ministers for school and higher education, aiming to improve specialised oversight, budget management, policy formulation and administrative efficiency. The move revives a system previously followed under the Left Front government

The Telangana Public Schools proposal promises better education and infrastructure, but its competitive model may deepen educational inequality and weaken neighbourhood schools

The Tamil Nadu government announced that Class 10 public examination results will be declared on May 20 for nearly nine lakh students, while schools will reopen on June 1 and teacher training for the revised curriculum will be conducted until June 3

Telangana’s plan to merge intermediate with school education must balance interests, ensure fair teacher roles, and curb inequities

An analysis of recent data compiled from reports of the Ministry of Education and the Government of India from 2015-16 to 2023-2024 shows a mixed picture of financial allocation and participation in school education over the last few years

School Education Department has announced that Class X pre-final examinations will be conducted from February 17 to 24, with officials directed to ensure prompt evaluation and special focus on improving performance of academically weak students

The Telangana government has extended exemption from compulsory Telugu for non-Telugu speaking students, deferring its implementation for Class IX in 2025–26 and Class X in 2026–27, following representations and petitions before the High Court

Instead of encouraging critical thinking and genuine historical analysis, the present attempt seeks to rewrite history, turning textbooks as tools for promoting a specific ideology

Instructs officials to improve government school infrastructure, ensure inclusivity for students with special needs, and replace traditional kitchens with solar ones. He also urges action to enroll SSC pass-outs into intermediate education to reduce dropout rates

The computer-based test will be conducted between June 15 and 30

The Science Lab on Wheels van is equipped with state-of-the-art practical science and mathematics equipment, virtual reality (VR) headsets, and other tools to provide an engaging, hands-on learning experience

Though there are some positive takeaways in the ASER 2024 report, several areas, including gender gap in digital literacy, continue to cause concern

Admissions to Class VII to X will be done on the basis of vacant seats available in each class.

This year, the budget has been brought down further to Rs 212.21 crore from the Revised Estimate of Rs 331 crore

A paradigm shift in the training methods for teachers is needed to make learning intellectually stimulating

In a notification, officials from the School Education department said that primary schools will function from 9.30 am to 4.15 am and upper primary schools will function between 9.30 am and 4.45 pm.

“The views of parents, teachers and school managements will be also sought before finalizing the guidelines and submitted to the State government. A meeting will be shortly conducted,” a senior official said.