EDUCATION
DoE issues circular to start teaching-learning activities in Govt schools
The action plan for the new session 2021-22 which includes a staggered approach for students to ease into the teaching-learning process has been divided into three stages. In the first stage, which will commence on June 28, the DoE has directed school authorities to contact students and parents, update their details and make WhatsApp groups and prepare a list of students with smartphones, normal phones or no phone.
IIT-Delhi to launch new Post-Graduate programme in public policy
The programme has been curated with a focus on Science, Technology and Innovation (STI) and development. The course will be offered by IIT’s School of Public Policy (SPP). The programme will focus on various important aspects of student life such as developing critical thinking, analytical abilities, and different ethical practices.
United Nations invites applications for online internships in communications | All you need to know
UN says that this internship program has been set up to promote a better understanding of international relations among students and also to give an insight into the functions of the organisation. The interns would be required to assist in the management of online products and activities while directly working under the supervision of the public information associate.
Andhra now cancels Class 10, 12 state board exams
"It is impossible to complete the process of examinations by July 31, as directed by the Supreme Court. We have informed this matter to the Chief Minister," said Education Minister Adimulapu Suresh. He said that the apex Court gave leeway for the state to come up with a scheme of assessment within 10 days and complete examination process by July 31, which is not possible for the state.
'Uncertainty over third wave': SC grills AP over physical Class 12 exams
A bench comprising Justices A.M Khanwilkar and Dinesh Maheshwari told state government counsel Mahfooz A. Nazki that the court will not allow Class 12 state board exams, unless the government satisfies them with measures taken against the spread of Covid.
Notify assessment scheme for Class 12 in 10 days: SC to state boards
A bench comprising Justices A.M. Khanwilkar and Dinesh Maheshwari said: "We direct all the State Boards to ensure that the Schemes are formulated and notified at the earliest and not later than 10 days from today and also declare the results of internal assessment by July 31, which is the time-line specified for CBSE and ICSE."
Education minister Ramesh Pokhriyal to interact with CBSE students on June 25
In a tweet, Pokhriyal said he has been receiving a lot of messages from students with apprehensions regarding the exams. He then asked the students to send queries related to the CBSE exams on Twitter, Facebook or via mail. “I am constantly receiving a lot of your messages and information. Some of your apprehensions have also been expressed in the messages you have."
Decision to reopen schools must be taken very cautiously: VK Paul
V.K. Paul, Member (Health), NITI Aayog, said on Tuesday that the decision to reopen schools has to be taken very cautiously. Addressing the Union Health Ministry's media briefing on Covid, Paul said, "The decision (to reopen schools) has to be taken cautiously. We should take risks only when we are protected. Schools are places of large gatherings, which give the virus the opportunity to infect.
Uniform assessment policy for all Class 12 boards not possible: Centre
Attorney General K.K. Venugopal, representing the Centre, told a bench headed by Justice A.M. Khanwilkar that all boards are autonomous bodies, and empowered to formulate their schemes in connection with the assessment of Class 12 students.
NorthCap University inks global pact to embrace digital transformation, reshape higher education in India
According to NCU, this has been done to revise the University's educational offerings and scale up the quality of its academic programs at par with global education in accordance with the changing demands of the national and global economy. This multilateral partnership will also enable NCU to embrace the Indian government's New Education Policy (NEP) 2020.
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