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Lawmakers, teachers clash over upcoming Florida constitutional amendment

Closely watched constitutional amendment in the US state threatens to deepen political divisions over education policy.

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NEP, SSA, and now PM-SHRI: Centre and states adding more flashpoints than averting them

After its repeated objections to the National Education Policy, Tamil Nadu flagged the non-release of funds by the centre under the Samagra Shiksha Abhiyan. And now, it seems another education sector programme – the PM-SHRI scheme – has been hit amid a frost in centre-state ties.

Newslaundry

Voters become more polarized when presidential candidates take positions on issues in K-12 education

When Vice President Kamala Harris paid a visit to Florida in July 2023, she lambasted a state-approved Black history lesson that claimed “slaves developed skills which, in some instances, could be applied for their personal benefit.”

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Students going home could put 35 Tory seats at risk in election, analysis says

Higher Education Policy Institute research suggests that holding ballot in summer break may be strategic error

The Guardian - UK

Modi report card, Ep 4: Saffron takeover of India’s education system

The Modi government has introduced a slew of changes to the education system – from the roll out of the National Education Policy to omissions from the NCERT textbooks over the past ten years. But how have these policies fared? How much did the government spend?

Newslaundry

Mysuru Lok Sabha polls: AIDSO brings out ‘student manifesto’

The All India Democratic Students’ Organisation (AIDSO) presented the student manifesto prepared by it to SUCI (Communist) candidate for Mysuru Lok Sabha seat Sunil T.R. The key demands include withdrawal of National Education Policy-2020 in Karnataka.

The Hindu

Karnataka: SEP committee forms 30 task forces

The State Education Policy (SEP) committee has constituted 30 theme-based task forces - 17 for higher education, and 13 for school education - to comprehensively study and submit reports on different aspects of education in the State. The task forces are to submit reports by the second week of June…

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Vishwanath takes on State government over ‘’mess in education system’’

A.H. Vishwanath, MLC, flayed the State government for what he termed ‘a mess of the education system in Karnataka’ and described it as a fallout of the failure to implement the National Education Policy in spirit.

The Hindu

Poll duty triggers scare among Bengal teachers, who say they are already busy

Kolkata college teachers fear being assigned election duties, citing academic responsibilities and National Education Policy implementation as priorities.

The Hindu

T.N. firm in its opposition to National Education Policy: School Education Minister

Tamil Nadu opposes NEP 2020, signs MoU for PM SHRI schools, focusing on state education policy and funding.

The Hindu

DMK youth wing conference calls for abolition of Governor’s post

The DMK youth wing conference in Salem calls for abolition of Governor post, appointment of Chief Minister as Chancellor, and opposes NEET and New Education Policy.

The Hindu

Students from 1,300 government schools receive life skills training in Andhra Pradesh

The School Education Department is implementing 'Sankalpam', a project to develop core life skills in students in government schools in Vijayawada, in accordance with the National Education Policy 2020.

The Hindu

Four-year honours degree programme impractical, say experts

Most of the experts, part of the meeting of the Working Group to Study the National Education Policy (NEP-2020), called by the Draft Commission of Karnataka State Education Policy (KSEP) on Wednesday, January 10, opined that four years of honours degree courses and multiple entry and exit options under NEP-2020…

The Hindu

Second administration official resigns in protest of Biden's support for Israeli war in Gaza

A Department of Education policy adviser has resigned to protest the administration’s military support of Israel’s war in Gaza, as well as its handling of fallout from the war at home and abroad

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The Hindu

Comprehensive discussion on NEP sought

Comprehensive discussion should be held on the National Education Policy 2020, All India Federation of Teachers’ Organisations (AIFTO) national working chairman M. Salahudeen has said.

The Hindu

Government college students in Karnataka to get free spoken English coaching

Govt to sign MoU with Wadhwani Foundation to offer free spoken English training to college students. Govt committed to introducing State Education Policy (SEP) and increasing budgetary allocation for higher education. 3,000 Karnataka Public Schools to be opened in next three years.

The Hindu

Schools across Bengaluru are worried that the age criteria for kindergarten and first grade as mandated by the National Education Policy will affect their admission numbers for the upcoming academic year

The Hindu

Government PU college principals and lecturers stage protest at Freedom Park

Govt. PU college staff in Bengaluru protest entrusting DDPUs supervision to CEOs. Retired SC judge V. Gopala Gowda urges govt. to withdraw circular. Writer Banjagere Jayaprakash calls for implementation of State Education Policy. Ninge Gowda A.H. demands Education Council for consultation on decisions.

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The Hindu

CM to be presented State Education Policy soon; translation under way

Tamil Nadu govt. forms panel to create State Education Policy; translation into Tamil underway. Committee led by retired High Court judge D. Murugesan to suggest ways to improve access, equity, and quality of education in line with State's legacy, present, and future aspirations. New members appointed after allegations and resignation.

The Hindu

Government committed to providing youth with technical education, says Minister

Stressing on the importance of youth getting technical education and developing entrepreneurial skills, Higher Education Minister M.C. Sudhakar said that his government was committed to changing the State’s education policy so as to make it provide required technical education and develop entrepreneurship among the students.

The Hindu

State’s education policy will be based on data and facts and not assumptions: Sukhadeo Thorat

The Karnataka State Education Policy will be based on data and facts, and not on assumptions and presumptions, said Sukhadeo Thorat, chairman of the commission set up to frame the policy.

The Hindu

Educationists call for strengthening of State-run educational institutions in Andhra Pradesh

New Education Policy-2020 encourages private universities, leading to students distancing from education due to exorbitant fees. State-run universities lack funds, and posts of teaching/non-teaching staff remain unfilled. 4.5 lakh students dropped out of govt. schools due to merger of primary schools with high schools. 30,000 teacher posts vacant in govt.…

The Hindu

Karnataka constitutes 15-member panel to frame State Education Policy

Karnataka government has constituted a 15-member committee to formulate the Karnataka State Education Policy (KSEP) under the chairmanship of Sukhdev Thorat, educationist, economist, and former chairman of University Grant Commission.

The Hindu

Change in ruling party in Karnataka has little impact on education policy, says expert

Educationist V.P. Niranjanaradhya criticizes Karnataka govt. for seeking aid from private schools to run govt. schools. He suggests creating a corpus fund to receive funds from all donors instead of going after private institutions. He recalls leaving job at NLSIU for commenting on NEP 2020.

The Hindu

Committee to draft State Education Policy to be constituted soon

B'luru CM Siddaramaiah to announce new SEP committee in 2 days. 18 experts proposed by Higher Education & School Education Depts. incl. Prof. Sharath Ananthamurthy, ex-VC H.P. Kincha, political scientist Valerian Rodrigues, Haragopal & V.P. Niranjanaradhya.

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