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High pass percentage, marks in SSC exams not enough to ensure quality education, says official

The quality in education will be ensured when the mean, median and mode of the SSC marks obtained by the students of a school surpass 70%, says School Education Principal Secretary Praveen Prakash

The Hindu · May 19, 2024

Top Future Skill Experts to be rewarded for their good work

Government recognizes top Future Skills Experts from engineering colleges to enhance digital skills in government schools, promoting healthy competition.

The Hindu · May 16, 2024

21 lakh govt. school students to write TOEFL on April 10 and 12

Department of School Education prepares for TOEFL exams in government schools, introduces bilingual textbooks and 'Future Skill' subject.

The Hindu · Apr 10, 2024

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Officials told to make optimum use of digital infrastructure in govt. schools in Andhra Pradesh

School Education Principal Secretary Praveen Prakash on March 28 (Thursday) instructed the District Education Officers to ensure that digital infrastructure such as smart TVs, computers, Interactive Flat Panels, projectors and other devices were in good condition, in view of the TOEFL (Test of English as Foreign Language) scheduled to be…

The Hindu · Mar 28, 2024

Food literacy to be integrated in academic curriculum of State-run schools, says Praveen Prakash

Vijayawada Principal Secretary focuses on food literacy in State-run schools to promote sustainable consumption and production patterns.

The Hindu · Mar 1, 2024

A.P.’s school education initiatives shortlisted for PM’s Award for Excellence in Public Administration

A.P.’s school education initiatives shortlisted for PM’s Award for Excellence in Public Administration. It is the highest civil service award and a matter of great pride for the State, says School Education Principal Secretary Praveen Prakash.

The Hindu · Feb 29, 2024

District Education Officers told to ensure regular conduct of TOEFL classes in A.P. govt. schools

Principal Secretary directs government schools to conduct daily TOEFL classes for students' readiness certification by ETS and SCERT.

The Hindu · Feb 14, 2024

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Govt. urged to give jobs to DSC-1998 batch candidates

Leaders of KVPS criticize the "irresponsible attitude" of the Principal Secretary of School Education regarding appointment of candidates.

The Hindu · Feb 4, 2024

Andhra Pradesh launches ‘Mentor a Student’ initiative to train students for TOEFL exam

Help students hone their English language skills with the "Mentor a Student" initiative launched by the Department of School Education.

The Hindu · Jan 2, 2024

Digital transformation of classroom teaching in Andhra education system marked 2023

Andhra Pradesh State launched initiatives to groom students as global citizens with digital transformation of classrooms, Jagananna Amma Vodi, Vidya Kanuka and Gorumudda schemes.

The Hindu · Jan 1, 2024

‘Education Officers will be fined ₹1,000 for delay in supply of textbooks’

Principal Sec. Praveen Prakash urges parents to report textbook delays via WhatsApp/SMS; promises ₹1,000 compensation & strict action against negligent school authorities. He visited Zilla Parishad High School in Guntur & found Class IV students without science workbooks. He reminded of similar incident last year & urged Education Officers to…

The Hindu · Nov 16, 2023

Mandal Education Officers in Andhra Pradesh told to engage with local community

Recognising the importance of the role of parents and community engagement in the success of students, the School Education Department has initiated a novel programme titled ‘Coffee with the education assistant’.

The Hindu · Nov 9, 2023

Decks cleared for appointment of ‘Future Skills’ facilitators to 6,790 high schools in Andhra Pradesh

State govt. appoints 'Future Skills' experts to mentor teachers & students in 6,790 govt. high schools to equip them with future skills. Resource persons will maintain digital assets, teach tech-related subjects & train teachers in tech-led teaching. Facilitators to be paid ₹22,000/month. Cost of project: ₹159.5 cr/yr.

The Hindu · Nov 3, 2023

Roadmap being worked out for IB-AP certification for students of Classes 10 and 12 in Andhra Pradesh, says official

Principal Secretary (School Education) Praveen Prakash on Wednesday (October 25) said that the Andhra Pradesh government was paving the way for the introduction of International Baccalaureate (IB) syllabus in the State-run schools.

The Hindu · Oct 25, 2023

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The Hindu · Oct 19, 2023

AI-powered app to help students in Andhra Pradesh clear their doubts

AI-powered app to help students in Andhra Pradesh clear their doubts. To facilitate smart learning, the government has tied up with ConveGenius AI Solutions to install ‘Doubt Clearance Bot’ in the Tabs to be provided to the students and teachers in the State-run schools and in the Interactive Flat Panels…

The Hindu · Oct 14, 2023

Principal Secretary Praveen Prakash tells DEOs to conduct regular inspections of schools

Chittoor: Prakash, Principal Sec. (Edu.), warns of strict action against teachers showing lax attitude. He inspected govt & municipal schools, noticed 30 students instead of 37 on rolls. He asked DEO to conduct regular inspections & check proficiency of students in English, Maths & Social Studies. He also tasted food…

The Hindu · Oct 14, 2023

Private schools in Andhra Pradesh warned against conducting classes during Dasara holidays

Principal Secretary Praveen Prakash warns private school managements against conducting classes during Dasara holidays. Strict action to be taken if violated. People can inform call centre (1902) or child helpline (1098). He also asks teachers to observe 'Tab Day' & give home work every weekend. DEOs to ensure strict adherence.

The Hindu · Oct 13, 2023

A.P. govt. asks International Baccalaureate to set up its global university in State

Andhra Pradesh Govt. seeks to establish IB University to expose local students to international education system. MoU signed with IB to implement NEP 2020 reforms, open enhanced educational avenues for young learners. Govt. confident of overcoming challenges like lack of trained teachers, resources shortage and parental concerns.

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The Hindu · Oct 8, 2023

Be punctual and responsible, A.P. School Education Principal Secretary Praveen Prakash tells teachers

Disappointed by some teachers not evaluating and returning answer sheets of Formative Assessment-2, Principal Secretary Praveen Prakash directs them to do so and allow students to retain answer sheets.

The Hindu · Oct 7, 2023

Intermediate pass certificates ready for distribution from October 9 in Andhra Pradesh

The certificates will be despatched to the respective colleges by the Regional Inspection Offices on October 8, says BIE Secretary Saurabh Gaur. Principal Secretary, School Education, Praveen Prakash, formally starts the distribution process in Vijayawada.

The Hindu · Oct 1, 2023

Failed students of Classes X, XII in govt. schools in Andhra Pradesh can seek re-admission now

Govt. allows re-admission of failed X & XII students to achieve 100% GER. Certificates issued won't mention failure, star marks. Eligible for welfare schemes. GER improved from 92.91% to 100.80% (ele.), 79.69% to 89.63% (sec.), 46.88% to 69.87% (higher sec.). Mission 100% GER launched. All managements asked to use same…

The Hindu · Sep 28, 2023

Praveen Prakash warns two Education Dept. officials against dereliction of duties

Taking a serious view of “laxity of work” on the part of two officials, Principal Secretary, Department of School Education, Praveen Prakash, has handed out a stern warning to them.

The Hindu · Sep 24, 2023

Employers of dropouts told to help them enrol in open schools in Andhra Pradesh

Andhra Pradesh Principal Secretary (School Education) asks DEOs to ensure that teachers complete the syllabus for the next formative assessment and quarterly examinations.

The Hindu · Sep 19, 2023

Andhra Pradesh to introduce separate TOEFL class, exam for students of government schools

School Education Dept. to include period for TOEFL to upskill English-speaking skills of students in govt. schools. Classes will focus on listening & speaking. Byju's app to be used to strengthen knowledge base in science, social science & maths. MoU signed with US-based ETS to evaluate & certify English proficiency…

The Hindu · Aug 27, 2023

Dismiss A.P. School Education Principal Secretary Praveen Prakash for ‘harassing’ teachers: UTF

State leaders of the United Teachers’ Federation (UTF) on August 27 demanded the dismissal of Principal Secretary, School Education, Praveen Prakash. In a resolution adopted to this effect at the federation’s State Council meeting held in Ongole in Prakasam district, the leaders accused Mr. Praveen Prakash of subjecting teachers to…

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