Bihar government schools to have half-day classes on Saturdays again from August 8
Bihar has reintroduced half-day classes in government schools on Saturdays, with the revised timetable taking effect from August 8. The Bihar Education Department has reinstated the long-standing practice of half-day classes in government schools on Saturdays. Under the revised timetable, schools will now function for a full day from Monday to Friday, while Saturdays will […]
HBSE supplementary results 2026 declared for Classes 10, 12: Direct link to download scorecards here
HBSE supplementary result 2026: The Board of School Education Haryana (BSEH) has declared the Class 10 and Class 12 supplementary examination results for 2026 on the official website, bseh.org.in. Along with the results, the board has also released the list of district-wise toppers. Candidates can now access their provisional scorecards through the official BSEH website […]
Uttar Pradesh’s New Youth Policy Focuses on Education and Employment, ETEducation
Uttar Pradesh CM, Yogi Adityanath Lucknow, Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath on Thursday directed officials to prepare an integrated youth policy aligned with the aspirations and expectations of the state’s young population, with a focus on education, skill development, employment, health and leadership. Chairing a review meeting, Adityanath said the policy should be drafted […]
NEET UG 2027 computer-based exam not final yet, Centre tells Supreme Court
The Centre has informed the Supreme Court that no final decision has been taken on conducting NEET UG in computer-based mode from 2027. It said the proposed shift from the current pen-and-paper format will depend on the recommendations of the expert committee led by Infosys co-founder Nandan Nilekani, which is reviewing examination reforms following concerns […]
UPSSSC PET 2026 registration begins at upsssc.gov.in; apply by September 1
UPSSSC PET 2026 registration: The Uttar Pradesh Subordinate Services Selection Commission (UPSSSC) has started the registration process for the Preliminary Eligibility Test (PET) 2026. Candidates seeking to appear for the examination can now submit their applications through the official website, upsssc.gov.in.Candidates can submit their online applications until September 1, 2026. Those who need to make […]
First graders need a chance to explain their math thinking
Key points: Young students are capable of far deeper mathematical reasoning than we sometimes give them credit for Why so many students struggle in math before learning even begins The future researcher in every fifth grader: The case for curiosity-first teaching For more news on math trends, visit eSN’s Innovative Teaching hub My first graders […]
UGC flags 32 fake universities; warns students against unauthorised EdTech tie-ups and invalid degrees
The Union government has informed Parliament that the University Grants Commission (UGC) has identified 32 fake universities across the country, renewing its warning to students against enrolling in institutions that award unauthorised degrees. The disclosure comes amid growing concerns over misleading advertisements by some EdTech platforms and institutions promising guaranteed placements, high-paying jobs and affiliations […]
Chronic absenteeism isn’t the problem–it’s the signal
Key points: Behind many chronically absent students is a story that has nothing to do with motivation Don’t wait for September: Reach students now, when it matters most When it comes to absenteeism, the real work begins in summer For more on chronic absenteeism, visit eSN’s Educational Leadership hub Every school leader I know has […]
Who is Lucky Rawat? Uttarakhand’s teen selected as India’s only student for North Pole expedition
AI-generated (Representational) The journey from the pine-covered hills of Chakrata to the frozen wilderness of the North Pole is not one many can even imagine. For 15-year-old Lucky Rawat, however, that extraordinary journey has become reality.In an achievement that has placed both Uttarakhand and India on the global map, Lucky has been selected as the […]
The grade gap: Helping parents understand students’ academic progress
Key points: The communication between school and home fundamental to student success We need accessible data and greater student agency Data-driven decision-making is the key to unlocking K-12 district success For more news on academic progress, visit eSN’s Educational Leadership hub For as long as school has existed, so has the parental question: How are […]