The Latest Breaking News from the Ministry of Education

Move away from colonial mindset, encourage use of Bharatiya languages, NCERT says

Govt. acknowledges India & Bharat as interchangeable names in Constitution; NCERT to use both in textbooks. CPI MP Santhosh Kumar says India vs Bharat debate is artificially created to divide people; Govt. intent on dividing country exposed.

The Hindu · Dec 6, 2023

After COVID break, Centre approves fourth phase roll-out of GIAN scheme

Govt. to restart GIAN, PM Modi's pet project to bring foreign experts to teach in Indian universities. Since 2015-16, 1,612 foreign faculty members have visited from 59 countries, delivering 1,772 courses. IITs, NITs, State universities, IIITs, IISCs, IISERs, etc. have benefited, with 72,000 students directly impacted. MoE now insisting on…

The Hindu · Dec 2, 2023

National wants to change how NZ schools teach reading – but 'structured literacy' must be more than just a classroom checklist

If it wins the election, the National Party has vowed to shake up how children are taught to read and write. Part of this education overhaul includes a pledge to require the teaching of “structured literacy” in all year 0-6 classrooms.

The Conversation · Sep 18, 2023

Cursive handwriting is back in Ontario schools. Its success depends on at least 5 things

For many, the return of mandatory cursive handwriting instruction in the Ontario curriculum, starting in Grade 3, is a welcome and long-overdue move on the part of the Ministry of Education. It is a re-emphasis on direct instruction in foundational skills.

The Conversation · Jul 11, 2023

Giving students a voice

Child rights organisations have brought guidelines about secondary students' rights to participate in legislation on hairstyle and dress code regulations to relevant agencies.

Bangkok Post · Jul 9, 2023

Rankings, and the realities of higher education

The NIRF rankings underscore the need for massive quality enhancement in the higher education system

The Hindu · Jun 28, 2023

Probe into relocation of ethnic kids

ANG THONG: The Ministry of Education has ordered a committee to probe claims that 130 ethnic children were relocated from a Thai-Myanmar border town to a school in Ang Thong's Pa Mok district against their will.

Bangkok Post · Jun 7, 2023

Kerala’s midday meal coverage claim highly improbable, joint team to examine ground reality: Centre

The Central government has decided to form a joint team of officials from the Ministry of Education and the State government to examine the “improbable” claims made by the State about almost 100% of enrolled students in pre-primary availing midday meal on a daily basis in 2022-23.

The Hindu · May 23, 2023

Education Ministry calls first meet aimed at unifying 60 school boards

The Ministry of Education organised a workshop in New Delhi to unify the 60 school examination boards

The Hindu · May 22, 2023

Chitrakoot lauded for increased enrolment of children in govt. schools

Chitrakoot district in Bundelkhand was one of the two districts to receive accolades for implementing Samagra Shiksha, a scheme floated by the Ministry of Education with an emphasis on holistic education for school children

The Hindu · May 2, 2023