National Science Day | What do scientists do? 

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Everyone knows scientists are in the business of “discovering” things. But what exactly do they do? When I was growing up in a small village in Kerala, there were no scientists around to ask this question. Even now, my friends ask me this question, half joking, half curious. I often laugh it off and change […]

3 reasons to spend ESSER funds on school-home communications

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Key points: School-home communication is critical in boosting attendance and decreasing absenteeism A thoughtful school communication plan is as important to good schooling as a great teacher See related article: 5 ways video improves school-home communication When you think about Elementary and Secondary School Emergency Relief (ESSER) funds, do you think “HVAC?” While ESSER funds […]

Himachal govt undertaking educational reforms under UNESCO recommendations: Minister, ETEducation

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Thakur said the partnership with the United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO) marked a decisive step towards addressing structural challenges and ensuring that children in remote areas receive equitable and quality education. Shimla, An agreement with UNESCO reflects the Himachal Pradesh government’s commitment to providing quality education despite geographical constraints and frequent natural […]

The teaching profession is facing a post-pandemic crisis

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This story was originally published by Chalkbeat. Sign up for their newsletters at ckbe.at/newsletters. This is part one in a two-part series. The second part focuses on potential solutions to challenges faced by the teaching profession. Sign up for Chalkbeat’s free weekly newsletter to get these stories and more delivered straight to your inbox. Howard McLean is worried. The superintendent […]

Odisha education dept prepones PG academic session to July, ETEducation

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The subject-wise entrance test will be conducted by the State Selection Board from April 27 and will continue until May 10. The department said admissions into PG courses will be made on the basis of marks secured in the CPET. Bhubaneswar: The 2026-27 academic session for post-graduate (PG) courses will begin in July this year […]

CBSE to introduce third language option in Class 6 from 2026-27 session under NEP 2020

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CBSE Class 6 students to study three languages as per NEP 2020 policy. (Image – Canva) The Central Board of Secondary Education will introduce a third language option for students in Class 6 in accordance with the National Education Policy 2020, which calls for multilingual learning from the early years of schooling. The change will […]

Shining a light on the life of C.V. Raman

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A prodigious student Born on November 7,1888, in Tiruchirapalli, Tamil Nadu, Chandrasekhara Venkata Raman displayed remarkable brilliance from the beginning. As Physics and academia ran in the family (his father, R. Chandrasekhar Iyer, was a lecturer in Physics and Mathematics), he was drawn to Physics. He went on to earn gold medals in his Bachelor’s and […]

Leadership coaching as a catalyst for change

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Key points: Education is the key to unlocking opportunities and breaking the cycle of inequality. Yet, education leaders working in underserved communities face a daunting task as they confront disparities that hinder students’ access to quality education. To address these challenges, leadership coaching has emerged as a valuable tool–it’s like a secret weapon to unleash […]